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Drivers face being clobbered by tax on workplace parking spaces backed by Andy Burnham, with nearly a dozen town halls drawing up plans to bring in the levy
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has backed a proposed tax on workplace parking spaces, with around a dozen town halls understood to be drawing up plans to introduce the levy. The charge would require employers to pay a fee for each parking space they provide to staff, with the cost likely to be…
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Sick leave in the Whitehall blob surges under Labour, analysis shows
An analysis reported by the Daily Mail found that sick leave among civil servants in Whitehall has increased since Labour came to power, prompting renewed scrutiny of absence levels within the UK’s central government departments. The figures feed into wider debates about productivity and accountability within the civil service, an institution sometimes dubbed the “Whitehall…
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Wales win fourth Commonwealth Games swimming medal
Wales won a fourth swimming medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, as their men’s 4x200m freestyle relay team took bronze behind Australia and England. It marks the second successive evening Wales have claimed a relay bronze, keeping the team’s medal tally rising even as they continue to wait for their first gold of the…
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Can Apple make smart glasses that aren’t a constant privacy threat?
Apple is reportedly working to ensure its long-awaited smart glasses avoid the privacy backlash faced by rivals such as Meta, whose devices have been criticised for enabling non-consensual recordings. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has pushed back its launch timetable, delaying the product’s unveiling to the Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2027, with availability…
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Home cocktail maker says Gen Z isn’t giving up alcohol — they’re changing how they drink
The alcohol industry, which has traditionally counted on young adults becoming lifelong regular drinkers, is being reshaped by Gen Z’s move towards “sober-curious” habits, according to the chief executive of home cocktail machine maker Bartesian. Rather than abandoning alcohol altogether, younger drinkers are said to be prioritising quality over quantity, favouring premium, carefully made drinks…
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DNC chairman accused of throwing PHONE at young staffer during fit of rage as turmoil seeps through Democrat ranks ahead of midterms
Democratic National Committee chairman Ken Martin has been accused of throwing a phone during a heated outburst directed at a junior staffer, according to reports emerging amid wider reports of dysfunction within the party’s national organisation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The allegation, if substantiated, would add to concerns about leadership and morale at…
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Cardinals end Jacoby Brissett contract dispute with deal worth up to $21M for 2026 season: reports
The Arizona Cardinals have resolved a contract dispute with quarterback Jacoby Brissett by agreeing to a significantly improved pay package for the 2026 NFL season, according to multiple reports. Brissett, who is expected to be the team’s starting quarterback next season, had been seeking a pay rise rather than a full contract extension, and the…
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Brit becomes the most successful maths olympiad ever after getting perfect score in toughest school-age exam
A British student has reportedly achieved a perfect score in one of the most demanding mathematics competitions open to school-age pupils, a feat that is said to make them the most successful competitor in the history of the event. Such an achievement would place the student among an extremely small group worldwide capable of solving…
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Two decomposing bodies are found murdered on gorgeous nature trail just days apart… as police rush to arrest suspects
Two decomposing bodies were discovered days apart on a nature trail at Simpson Park in Glen Alpine, North Carolina, prompting a police investigation and the rapid arrest of suspects. The discoveries on a popular local beauty spot have alarmed residents and visitors, raising concerns about safety on the trail while authorities work to establish the…
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN’s JOHN DOLMAYAN: ‘Every Show We Play Is Always Special For Us, Cause There’s So Few Of Them’
SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan has discussed the band’s summer 2026 European stadium tour in a new interview with Strefa Music Art, reflecting on the rarity of their shows and how dramatically venue sizes have grown since the band’s earlier visits to Europe. The comments highlight the band’s deliberate approach of touring sparingly…