6 h. ago Six by Nico Crowdfund passes 1.9 Million as it officially opens to the public

Over 3800 early access community members sign up to become a co-owner

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30 h. ago Disabled child seized by ICE agents outside LA school in horrific case of mistaken identity

A special needs student was wrongly detained by the ICE agents while attending an orientation at Arleta High School in Los Angeles, leaving public officials and local parents petrified and furious.

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7 d. ago Top jockey’s tribute to superstar racehorse as champion’s grave is officially opened to public

Yuga Kawada said he will never come to terms with the loss of Liberty Island who suffered a fatal injury while racing in Hong Kong in April

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8 d. ago Immigration creating 'serious problems' for public services and living standards, warns top fiscal watchdog official

A senior official at the Government's fiscal watchdog has warned that immigration is creating 'serious problems' for public services and living standards.

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3 w. ago EastEnders star Martine McCutcheon is declared BANKRUPT... 11 months after ending her marriage

The 49 year old actress - who also appeared in Love Actually - filed a petition for her insolvency over a debt to a finance company, official public records reveal.

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last month Another DeSantis ally takes the helm of a public university in Florida

Another former Republican lawmaker and ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis is officially taking the helm of one of Florida’s public universities

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last month Heatwaves have caused 10,000 excess deaths in England in past four years, says Miliband – UK politics live

Energy secretary addresses MPs, telling them the UK is getting hotter and wetter with three times the number of days above 30 degreesAs Rowena Mason revealed recently, No 10 has issued guidance that in effect bans civil servants from any level of speaking at events where journalists are present.Today the Times has published a letter signed by almost 30 experts – including former senior officials, thinktank leaders, academics and union leader – saying this policy is a mistake because it is having “a chilling effect on public discussion” and that it should be withdrawn. They say:The government’s new guidance that prevents public officials from participating properly in public or stakeholder events is a mistake. Effective government relies on public servants, whose salaries are paid by the taxpayer, hearing directly from businesses, charities, academics and citizens to help them make better policy. They should be able to explain government activity to those same groups. Continue readin...

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last month Streeting says BMA ‘shockingly irresponsible’ over tactics for doctors’ strikes – UK politics live

Health secretary welcomes talks with union but says members have been told not to inform trusts if they are going to take actionAs Rowena Mason revealed recently, No 10 has issued guidance that in effect bans civil servants from any level of speaking at events where journalists are present.Today the Times has published a letter signed by almost 30 experts – including former senior officials, thinktank leaders, academics and union leader – saying this policy is a mistake because it is having “a chilling effect on public discussion” and that it should be withdrawn. They say:The government’s new guidance that prevents public officials from participating properly in public or stakeholder events is a mistake. Effective government relies on public servants, whose salaries are paid by the taxpayer, hearing directly from businesses, charities, academics and citizens to help them make better policy. They should be able to explain government activity to those same groups. Continue reading...

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last month Starmer to meet Trump in Scotland this month as demonstrations planned against state visit – UK politics live

PM to meet US president during private visit in July as Stop Trump Coalition announces protest planned for SeptemberAs Rowena Mason revealed recently, No 10 has issued guidance that in effect bans civil servants from any level of speaking at events where journalists are present.Today the Times has published a letter signed by almost 30 experts – including former senior officials, thinktank leaders, academics and union leader – saying this policy is a mistake because it is having “a chilling effect on public discussion” and that it should be withdrawn. They say:The government’s new guidance that prevents public officials from participating properly in public or stakeholder events is a mistake. Effective government relies on public servants, whose salaries are paid by the taxpayer, hearing directly from businesses, charities, academics and citizens to help them make better policy. They should be able to explain government activity to those same groups. Continue reading...

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