Mining Giant Liable for Dam Collapse; Heavy Rain, Flooding Plague UK Amid Strikes and Other Major Headlines
Reeves backs off from proposals to raise income tax rates in Budget
The BBC and Sky News report that Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chancellor, Jeremy Reeves, has decided against increasing income tax rates as proposed during the upcoming budget. The plans were previously discussed but ultimately abandoned.
- Reeves backs off from proposals to raise income tax rates in Budget — BBC News
- Reeves backs off from proposals to raise income tax rates at Budget — BBC News
- Reeves backs off from plans to raise income tax rates at Budget — BBC News
- Reeves decides against raising income tax rates — BBC News
- Plans to raise income tax in budget ditched — Sky News
Mining Giant Held Liable for Deadly Dam Collapse That Unleashed Avalanche of Toxic Waste
A high court ruling holds a major mining company responsible for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster, the dam collapse that triggered a toxic waste avalanche. The decision underscores corporate accountability for catastrophic ecological damage.
- High Court rules company liable for Brazil dam collapse – the country’s worst environmental disaster — Sky News
- Mining giant held liable for deadly dam collapse that unleashed avalanche of toxic waste — Sky News
Storm Claudia Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding Across UK with Amber Warnings
Amber weather warnings have been issued across the UK as Storm Claudia delivers heavy rain, leading to flooding risks. The severe weather system continues to impact multiple regions, prompting authorities to issue alerts for potential dangerous conditions.
- Amber warnings come into force as Storm Claudia brings heavy rain and flooding to UK — BBC News
- Amber warnings issued as heavy rain from Storm Claudia continues — BBC News
- Amber warnings issued as Storm Claudia brings heavy rain and flooding to UK — BBC News
Doctors’ Strikes: Health Secretary Expresses Frustration as Medical Staff Protest
Doctors in the UK are on strike again, leading to patient care disruptions. The health secretary criticizes the strikes, expressing anger over the medical professionals’ actions.
- Doctors harming patients by striking, says health secretary — BBC News
- Why doctors are on strike again from today – and why the health secretary is so angry about it — Sky News
- Why doctors are on strike again — Sky News
Stranded Ship with Nearly 3,000 Cattle Adrift for 55 Days
A ship carrying approximately 3,000 cattle has been stranded at sea for over half a year due to engine failure and rough seas. The vessel’s crew remains safe but faces challenges in delivering the livestock safely.
- Stranded ship carrying nearly 3,000 cattle now at sea for 55 days — Sky News
- Stranded Chinese astronauts return to Earth after space capsule damaged — Sky News
Man Accused in Incident Involving Ariana Grande at Film Premiere
A man has been charged after allegedly grabbing Ariana Grande on the red carpet during a film premiere, according to Sky News and BBC reports.
- Ariana Grande rushed by red carpet intruder at film premiere — Sky News
- Man who grabbed Ariana Grande in Singapore charged in court — BBC News
Bear, Mud Volcano and Blue Origin Rocket: Major News Headlines
A bear runs onto an airport tarmac in the UK, disrupting flights; a mud volcano erupts unexpectedly in Taiwan; and Blue Origin successfully lands its rocket booster for the first time.
- Watch: Bear runs onto airport tarmac, halting flights — BBC News
- Watch: Mud volcano erupts in southern Taiwan — BBC News
- Watch: Blue Origin rocket successfully lands booster for first time — BBC News
Family ‘heartbroken’ after girl, 17, dies in alleged attack
A family is devastated following the death of their 17-year-old daughter who was allegedly attacked.
- Family ‘heartbroken’ after girl, 17, dies in alleged attack — BBC News
- Girl, 17, who died in alleged attack is named — BBC News
Telegraph Future Uncertain as RedBird Abandons £500M Deal
The future of the Telegraph is in limbo once more after RedBird abandoned a proposed £500 million deal, leaving the newspaper’s fate uncertain.
Australian and NZ Schools Close Due to Asbestos Risks in Children’s Sand
Dozens of schools across Australia and New Zealand have been forced to close temporarily as asbestos risks were discovered in the sand used for children’s play areas. The closures aim to mitigate potential health hazards posed by airborne asbestos fibers.
- Dozens of Australian and NZ schools shut over asbestos risk in children’s sand — BBC News
- Australian schools shut over asbestos risk in children’s sand — BBC News
Direct Cost of Jaguar Land Rover Cyber Attack Revealed: Impact on UK Economic Growth
Sky News reports the direct financial cost incurred by Jaguar Land Rover following a cyber attack that disrupted operations and contributed to reduced economic growth in the United Kingdom.
Church Faces Critical Shift in Handling of Child Abuse Cases, Experts Warn
Recent failings in safeguarding children within the church have been described by an abuse expert as a ‘watershed moment’, highlighting the urgent need for external support and accountability to ensure victims’ voices are heard.
About The Author
