Individuals enrolling purely to gain access to borrowed funds have sparked alarm over potential large-scale misuse, prompting renewed scrutiny of financial regulations and calls for the PM’s government to take decisive action.
Thousands of Whitehall staff are reportedly set to lose their positions amid a £2bn cost-saving plan announced by the Chancellor, prompting concerns about public services.
Public anger has erupted over Kemi’s purported council tax plan, with critics calling the Tory leader’s £400-a-month proposal a punishing financial burden.
A new analysis predicts a downward trend in living standards for all households by the end of the decade, disproportionately affecting those on lower incomes and placing the PM’s commitments under scrutiny while the Chancellor faces mounting demands to tackle these concerns.
Senior officers at the Met are accused of adopting a two-tier policing approach after withdrawing armed units from No10 in the face of a protest, prompting scrutiny over security and claims of appeasing disruptive crowds.
Stephen Lawrence’s father is urging one of the convicted men to reveal the identities of those still unaccounted for in his son’s murder.
Councils warn that the growing influx of individuals seeking refuge is placing immense strain on housing, schools, and public services, sparking concerns over potential unrest and leaving local authorities grappling with limited resources.
A recent poll shows a significant number of people losing sleep due to neighbours’ excessively loud snoring, prompting increased use of remedies like earplugs and discussions around practical solutions.