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Cargo ship captain arrested after North Sea collision with tanker
A Russian captain has been arrested following a catastrophic collision between the cargo ship Solong and the US-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate in the North Sea. The crash, which occurred while the tanker (which was anchored) was…
Starner outlines plans to scrap NHS England
Keir Starmer has announced plans to abolish NHS England, aiming to cut bureaucracy and redirect funds to frontline healthcare. Calling it an ‘arms-length body’, he argued that scrapping it would eliminate duplication, saving money for nurses…
Green scheme closure a 'shattering blow' to farms, says union
The Government’s sudden closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) has left farmers struggling, with no replacement scheme announced. The SFI, which paid farmers to protect soil, restore hedgerows, and boost nature recovery, was a key…
Half of disability benefit rise since Covid is due to mental health
New analysis reveals that over half of the rise in disability benefit claims since Covid is due to mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders. The number of working-age adults on sickness benefits has…