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Councillor says Government is “learning from South Yorkshire” by introducing 24-hour disabled bus pass
“This is a really welcome announcement and it’s great to see government learning from and building on South Yorkshire’s approach”
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Trump’s biggest political event so far isn’t in a battleground state
The president is rallying with Sen. Darline Graham in deep-red South Carolina, a switch-up from his quieter strategy in battlegrounds like Georgia, Michigan and Texas.
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Federal government thins the herds of wild horses in Colorado
U.S. officials say the ever-growing population of wild horses that roam federal lands in Colorado is depleting natural resources. But some activists say efforts to remove the horses are inhumane.
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Morning news brief
Trump threatens economic pressure campaign against Iran, SCOTUS to weigh in on whether Trump’s ballroom project, investors dump stocks and bonds despite government’s efforts to calm market.
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Cut cost of loans for solar panels on UK homes, ministers urged
A report from the Common Wealth thinktank is urging the UK government to cut the cost of loans for household solar panels, arguing that a scheme of state-backed “solar bonds” could widen access to clean energy and reduce bills, particularly for lower-income households. Solar installations typically cost £5,000 to £10,000 upfront, putting them out of…
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World’s oldest person celebrates her 117th birthday: Ethel from Surrey shares the secret to a long life – after living through six monarchs and 28 Prime Ministers
Ethel, a 117-year-old woman from Surrey, has been celebrated as the world’s oldest living person on her latest birthday, having lived through the reigns of six monarchs and the terms of 28 British Prime Ministers. Her milestone highlights the remarkable span of British and world history she has witnessed firsthand, from the early twentieth century…
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Starmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street library
Sir Keir Starmer has donated a copy of his own biography, written by journalist and former Labour adviser Tom Baldwin, to the Downing Street library at 10 Downing Street. The collection, established in 1931 by the first Labour prime minister, Ramsay MacDonald, now holds more than 400 books and offers ministers and prime ministers a…
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UK reports unexpected deficit of £1.8bn as John Healey prepares for first budget
The UK government recorded a surprise public sector deficit of £1.8bn in July, defying City economists’ forecasts of a balanced budget, adding pressure on chancellor John Healey as he prepares to deliver his first budget on 28 October. The unexpected shortfall came despite strong tax receipts, a month typically boosted by self-assessment income tax payments,…
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The Single English County Saying No to Palantir
The UK government has six months to decide whether to end its £400m-plus deal with US software firm Palantir to build a “federated data platform” (FDP) for the NHS, as one region, Greater Manchester, continues to reject the technology in favour of its own home-grown system. The dispute has become politically charged, with Palantir’s growing…
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Trump trolls media with pitch for ‘best press secretary ever’ as speculation mounts over who will replace Karoline Leavitt
The president’s 28-year-old press secretary announced last week she is quitting the White House at the end of the month to spend more time with her family.