5 h. ago Forget petty bribes, ‘state capture’ is corruption so deep it is shaping the rules of democracy itself | Kenneth Mohammed

Beating the dangerous influence of private interests on governments requires independent judges, journalists and a courageous civil societyA global youth revolt is shaking the foundations of political power. In just a few months, millions of young people have taken to the streets across continents – from Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Nepal, the Philippines, Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco, Madagascar, Peru and Paraguay – to denounce corruption and collapsing public systems. The spark is familiar: governments accused of looting public wealth while ordinary citizens face unemployment, rising costs, poverty and failing services. These digitally connected protest movements – leaderless, borderless and fast-moving – have toppled governments in Nepal, Peru and Madagascar. The anger is not abstract. It is directed squarely at political and economic elites who have turned public office into private estates. What they are confronting, often without naming it, is state capture – a form of corruption so de...

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3 d. ago All the London bus routes facing timetable changes in November

All the London bus routes facing timetable changes in November  MyLondon

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3 d. ago TfL axing West London bus route despite concerns about access to local hospital

TfL axing West London bus route despite concerns about access to local hospital  MyLondon

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5 d. ago Microsoft outage affects thousands as Xbox, Starbucks and have interruptions

The company warned users may face admin center access issues and service delays

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5 d. ago Woltemade hot streak continues as Newcastle rise high to knock out Spurs

The Carabao Cup was on display in the main reception, dictating that Tottenham’s players trooped past it as they entered the Milburn Stand en route from their team bus to the away dressing room. If the sight of that trophy inspired Thomas Frank’s players, Newcastle’s desire to retain it was infinitely stronger.Eddie Howe’s team could have been forgiven for prioritising the Champions League and the Premier League but, instead, they played with the zeal of a side still buoyed by last March’s Wembley triumph. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Hundreds of hospice beds and staff cut in England amid funding crisis

National Audit Office reports nearly two-thirds of independent hospices in deficit in 2023-24 as demand increasesHospices in England are cutting hundreds of beds and staff because of a funding crisis, despite a sharp rise in demand for palliative care, a damning report warns.People needing end of life care faced a postcode lottery because access to services was so patchy, the National Audit Office (NAO) reported. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago West Lothian Integration Joint Board looking for views to help social care services

The IJB has responsibility for planning most health and social care services for adults in West Lothian, and faces an estimated budget gap of over £20 million over the next two years.

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1 week ago 'Avoid service' as Northern line faces severe delays for THIRD day

'Avoid service' as Northern line faces severe delays for THIRD day  East London Advertiser

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2 w. ago AWS outage: UK banks, finance services and tools hit as internet goes down

Brits may face delays accessing apps, online services, and financial platforms today 📉

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2 w. ago Two South London bus routes ‘infested with cockroaches’, say drivers

Two South London bus routes ‘infested with cockroaches’, say drivers  Southwark News

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3 w. ago Which London Bus Routes Are ‘Infested’ With Cockroaches? List of Services With Reported Insect Sightings

Which London Bus Routes Are ‘Infested’ With Cockroaches? List of Services With Reported Insect Sightings  Time Out Worldwide

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3 w. ago Full list of stops to be served by proposed new east London bus route revealed

Full list of stops to be served by proposed new east London bus route revealed  Guardian Series

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3 w. ago Millions face TV outages this week due to ‘pressure’ – customers at risk of blackouts revealed

MILLIONS of Brits could face TV blackouts this week as “pressure” on the network threatens to knock out services. Freeview fans could face days of TV chaos as high pressure wreaks havoc with signals across the UK. Viewers are being warned of possible blackouts from today right through to Wednesday, with some channels vanishing completely...

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3 w. ago UK’s most walkable city to visit this autumn has been revealed – and it’s not London or Bath

When you would rather not navigate train and tram lines, nor busy bus routes, a staycation where you can just leisurely walk around is the best.

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3 w. ago Donald Trump breaks silence on health concerns as Fox News issues breaking alert

Donald Trump has issued a four-word health update following renewed speculation about his wellbeing after his face appeared to "droop" during a 9/11 memorial service

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3 w. ago Bus route from Orpington to Woolwich among services facing weekend changes

Bus route from Orpington to Woolwich among services facing weekend changes  News Shopper

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3 w. ago Union raises concerns about efforts to preserve jobs at oil refinery

The Insolvency Service said every facet of the sales process for the Lindsey site was being carried out ‘fairly and appropriately’.

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4 w. ago London bus driver, 21, is SACKED for sparking 'scary' chaos by wearing a Liverpool shirt for route past Chelsea's stadium immediately after Blues beat the Reds

A bus driver who wore a Liverpool shirt has been sacked after sparking 'scary' scenes when his vehicle was mobbed by Chelsea fans following their win over the Reds. 

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4 w. ago London Experiments With Bus Rapid Transit On TfL's 'Superloop' Routes

London Experiments With Bus Rapid Transit On TfL's 'Superloop' Routes  Bloomberg.com

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