Thousands call for major change to free bus pass rules for over 60s
People are pushing for the ENCTS to mirror Scotland's policy, offering free bus travel to all individuals aged 60 and above.
Wall Street heads lower as Trump trade war fears offset US payroll growth
The FTSE 100 ( ^FTSE) and European stocks were lower on Wednesday as investors mulled disappointing US tech results and ...
Northern Broadsides celebrates Calderdale’s local community in the grand finale for Iron People
Halifax’s Northern Broadsides Theatre Company presents the grand finale to Iron People, an ambitious and imaginative ...
English Heritage is failing in its duty if it can’t keep sites open in winter
The charity’s mounting financial pressures could lead to job cuts and site closures, sparking concern over the erasure of ...
What we know about fatal Sheffield school stabbing as boy, 15, charged with murder
Teenager Harvey Willgoose died after being stabbed in the heart with a hunting knife at a school in Sheffield.
Reeves accused of 'trick' to downplay £200bn blackhole as UK crashes into 'mire of debt'
EXCLUSIVE: Bob Lyddon accused the financial establishment of "a conjuring trick that deceives the public into believing we ...
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UK government and Bank of England consider easing regulations for small banks
The UK government, in collaboration with the Bank of England, is considering proposals to ease regulations for smaller banks. This move aims to enable these banks to offer billions of pounds in ...
Baby loss certificates for bereaved parents 'should be available in Wales'
Baby loss certificates, which recognise the loss of a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy, should be made available to parents in Wales, a UK government minister and Welsh MP have said.
Portsmouth and Hampshire's plans for devolution and mayor get green light from government
The government has announced that Hampshire and the Solent region will be part of the devolution fast-track initiative.
Cumbrians could vote for a mayor in 2026 under devolution plans
Cumbria could be set for a combined authority mayoral election in May 2026 under plans unveiled by the Deputy Prime Minister in the House of Commons.
Rural Scots broadband speeds ahead as international capitals buffer
When compared to average speeds available on GoFibre’s network, leading Scots towns with better connectivity than ...
Which nine councils will delay local elections this year?
As part of a major shake-up of the way local government works in England, Angela Rayner confirmed nine councils will be ...