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KPMG has appointed Michael Ebeid as its new chair, despite controversy surrounding his previous statements on leak allegations. Ebeid had described allegations of leaking confidential information as "completely false" and labeled a senator's actions as "inappropriate". The appointment has drawn…

Labour leader Keir Starmer will issue a formal apology to mothers and children affected by historic forced adoption policies. Between 1949 and 1976, an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers and placed for adoption in England and Wales.…

The Australian Senate has passed a bill to reinstate human oversight of an aged care assessment tool. The tool, used to determine the level of care required by elderly individuals, has been criticized for consistently under-assessing needs and priorities. This…

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, received £270,000 for 12 hours of work promoting Direct Bullion, a gold bullion company. This payment has raised questions about the company's intentions and Farage's involvement. Direct Bullion is a UK-based firm that sells…

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has proposed relocating some government functions to a "No 10 North" in the north of England. The idea aims to promote greater devolution and bridge the economic gap between the north and south. Readers…

The European Union has approved the pesticide fluazinam for use on various crops. A recent study examining its neurotoxicity has raised concerns about potential effects on brain development. Researchers found that exposure to fluazinam may impact brain health, contradicting earlier…

England's mayors could be given significant new powers to oversee public services, a thinktank aligned with Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has proposed. The thinktank is calling for the devolution of key services including social care, childcare, and skills training.…

The European Union's new Entry/Exit System (ESS) is causing disruptions for visitors to EU nations this summer. ESS is a digital system designed to track the entry and exit of non-EU nationals. It aims to enhance security and improve migration…

A report by a campaign alliance highlights the significant growth in global livestock farming since 2006, with a 50% increase in farmed animals. This surge is driving up demand for cropland and water, putting pressure on natural resources. The expansion…

Butterflies have made an unexpected appearance at a tennis court in Roehampton, London. The warm weather has brought the insects out in force, with several species spotted flying around the court. As players and spectators watched tennis matches, butterflies flitted…

Labour leader Keir Starmer faces pressure to adopt more radical economic policies to boost the party's chances in the next general election. A recent poll suggests that policies like rent control and higher wealth taxes could help Labour win key…

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has resulted in over 2 million military casualties, a study by a thinktank has found. This number includes soldiers killed, wounded, and missing in action. The majority of these casualties are attributed to Russian forces, with…

The FBI is investigating some extortion demands related to Nancy Guthrie as legitimate. This clarification comes after a report stated that three messages received in the case were determined to be fake. Nancy Guthrie's case has been under investigation, with…

Donald Trump attended the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota, a $100m project marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Constitution's Bill of Rights. Trump rode a red, white and blue train to…