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Labour is accused of punishing rural England as new analysis shows town and city councils getting three times as much Government money for children’s services as shires
An analysis commissioned by the County Councils Network found that central Government grants for children’s services are far higher per child in metropolitan and London boroughs than in county and rural councils. The figures have prompted claims from opposition politicians and rural council leaders that Labour’s funding reforms disadvantage rural areas and could make it…
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Migration minister reveals significant crackdown on illegal immigration as well as a raft of measures including shutting down IPAS centres – but it will also make life difficult for some Ukrainians fleeing war
Ireland’s Government plans to reduce the number of accommodation centres for asylum seekers and increase chartered deportation flights as part of a tougher approach to immigration. Migration Minister Colm Brophy said the measures are intended to make the asylum system more sustainable and reduce costs, while new legislation would require asylum seekers earning wages in…
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Luxury shops looted across France as weekend unrest leaves police injured
Looters broke into luxury shops across France during a weekend of widespread disorder, with footage showing stores including Louis Vuitton in Marseille and Dior in Paris damaged and stripped of goods. President Emmanuel Macron called for unity and vowed to crack down, as officials linked the unrest to a range of groups and causes. Nearly…
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Motorway madness: Smart roads ‘are now more deadly’ as a third of speed cameras have not worked for almost a YEAR
More than 150 speed cameras on England’s motorways and major roads have remained out of action since December, including on smart motorways where variable limits are used to manage traffic and improve safety. The prolonged fault has prompted criticism from road safety groups and opposition politicians, while an independent review commissioned by the Government has…
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Troy Jackson refuses to apologise for telling Susan Collins to be quiet during debate
Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson says he will not apologise for telling Republican Senator Susan Collins to “shut up” during a debate in Maine. He says Collins accused him of arranging a protest and that he would not accept being talked down to; the clash has become a point of contention in a closely watched…
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Vance says family may influence his decision on 2028 presidential run
JD Vance said there is a chance he will not run for president in 2028, citing his family and his wife’s mixed feelings about politics. He said he plans to consider the decision after the midterm elections, while continuing to campaign for Republican candidates. An NBC News poll found 71 per cent of adults think…
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California orders unlicensed human and robot fight organisers to stop events
California’s Department of Consumer Affairs has ordered Robot Entertainment Kombat (REK) to stop staging unlicensed fights between people and humanoid robots. The September bout in San Francisco went viral, but regulators said it breached state boxing rules because organisers had not obtained approval from the California State Athletic Commission. Influencer Frankie LaPenna, weighing 205 pounds,…
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Macron calls for calm in France and warns rioting must not escalate
President Emmanuel Macron has urged calm after protests over fuel prices, the cost of living and public services gave way to rioting and looting across France. He said protesters’ demands were legitimate but that violence and destruction were unjustifiable, and warned those involved that they would face justice. About 550,000 people took part in Saturday’s…
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Palm Beach airport traffic slowed during probe of suspicious call
Palm Beach airport officials slowed traffic entering the terminal on Sunday while law enforcement investigated a suspicious phone call. The precaution caused possible travel delays and came hours before President Donald Trump was expected to depart, though the call’s nature was not disclosed. The airport said the investigation began at about 1.23pm. By around 2.30pm,…
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‘The Chosen’ actor endorses James Talarico, claims candidate reflects real ‘Christian values’
Actor Jordan Walker Ross, who plays Little James in *The Chosen*, endorsed Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and appeared in a video launching a faith-based voter group. Ross said Talarico’s care for vulnerable people reflects Christian values, while a spokesperson for Republican candidate Ken Paxton disputed that view and criticised Talarico’s positions on social…