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The little-known government body – whose only shareholder is Net Zero fanatic Ed Miliband – that now stands accused of covering up how close Britain came to a catastrophic heatwave blackout: ROSS CLARK
This Daily Mail opinion piece by Ross Clark reportedly examines a little-known government body, whose sole shareholder is Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, over claims it concealed how close Britain came to a blackout during a recent heatwave. The piece frames this as part of wider criticism of the government’s Net Zero energy policy and the…
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Foreign aid farce over Rochdale grooming gang boss: Government signs off £153million for country that won’t take him back
An investigation reports that the UK government has approved £153 million in foreign aid for a country that is refusing to take back a convicted leader of the Rochdale grooming gang, despite his conviction and expected deportation. The story is presented as a “farce”, highlighting an apparent contradiction between Britain’s aid spending and its inability…
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A White House teleprompter operator reportedly won big betting on presidential speeches
A White House teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, has been placed on unpaid administrative leave after reportedly betting on dozens of President Donald Trump’s speeches using the prediction market platform Kalshi. His access to the President’s prepared remarks gave him an apparent informational advantage, raising concerns about insider trading on a betting platform that is meant…
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The Morning Poll: Can Andy Burnham unite the country when he becomes Prime Minister on Monday?
The Daily Mail’s regular “Morning Poll” feature asks readers whether Andy Burnham can unite the country once he becomes Prime Minister on Monday, reflecting an imminent and evidently contentious change of Labour leadership and government. The question taps into wider unease about how smoothly the transition will go, given divisions already visible within the party…
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JD Vance says attending an event in Los Angeles reminded him of visiting US embassy in 3rd world country
US Vice President JD Vance has said that attending an event in Los Angeles reminded him of visiting an American embassy in a developing country, drawing a comparison between parts of the city and Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He made the remarks during a conversation with podcast host Joe Rogan in which he discussed what he described…
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Major networks ABC, NBC refuse to air Trump’s prime time address on election fraud
Donald Trump has threatened to revoke the broadcast licences of ABC and NBC after both networks declined to air his prime-time address on election integrity. The stand-off marks an escalation in tensions between the White House and major US broadcasters, raising questions about press freedom and the use of regulatory powers against media organisations that…
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Two Trump health nominees crash and burn in tense Senate hearing
Two nominees for senior US health posts in the Trump administration faced a difficult Senate HELP Committee hearing, amid concerns about their willingness to support evidence-based vaccine policy. Erica Schwartz, nominated to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was criticised for repeatedly failing to give direct answers, while Sean Kaufman faced scrutiny over…
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‘Special Forces’ Star & Expelled Congressman George Santos Addresses “Haters” & Defends Co-Stars Brandi Glanville & Candace Cameron Bure
Former US congressman George Santos has responded to online criticism of his casting on Fox’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, defending himself and fellow contestants Brandi Glanville and Candace Cameron Bure. He said personal attacks about participants’ appearance or wishes of harm were unacceptable, while acknowledging that public figures can expect some banter. Santos, who…
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Andy Burnham’s government expected to remain neutral on assisted dying despite pressure from supporters – as fresh bid to legalise controversial practice launched
Andy Burnham’s government is expected to remain neutral on the issue of assisted dying, resisting calls from supporters of reform to take an official stance, as a fresh campaign to legalise the practice has been launched. The move reflects the continued sensitivity of assisted dying as a policy area, with the administration apparently choosing to…
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Andy Burnham’s controversial land tax plans could knock 20 per cent off house prices in parts of the South
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has put forward proposals for a land tax that critics warn could be highly controversial, with analysis suggesting the policy could reduce house prices by as much as 20 per cent in some parts of southern England. The plans are likely to prove divisive given the scale of…