Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s; UK Faces Possible City Evacuation as Water Supplies Run Low
Why Oil Prices Are Dropping While Petrol Costs Remain High
Despite falling global oil prices, petrol costs are stubbornly high due to factors such as taxes, distribution fees, and market speculation. Experts discuss whether this trend will continue or improve.
- Oil prices are down, but petrol prices are clearly not: What’s going on – and will it get better? — Sky News
- Oil prices are down – so why isn’t the cost of petrol? — Sky News
- Oil prices are down – so why isn’t the cost of fuel? — Sky News
- Oil prices are down but fuel prices aren’t – here’s why — Sky News
Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s Starting Next Week
Starting next week, social media access will be restricted for all Australians under the age of sixteen, following one of the world’s most stringent bans designed to protect younger users.
- 96% of under-16s in Australia use social media. From next week, they will be banned — Sky News
- Next week, one of the world’s toughest social media bans will come into force — Sky News
Major City Faces Possible Evacuation as Water Supplies Run Low
A major city is approaching ‘day zero’, the point at which water supplies are projected to run critically low, prompting concerns over potential evacuations and emergency measures to conserve remaining resources.
- The countdown to ‘day zero’: Major city may have to evacuate as water supplies run low — Sky News
- The Papers: Russian assets ‘deal’ plan and ‘Joe the GOAT’ — BBC News
Sixty delivery drivers to be deported following 171 arrests in gig economy crackdown
Sky News reports that approximately sixty delivery drivers are set to face deportation as part of a nationwide crackdown on illegal migrants involved in the gig economy. The operation, aimed at deterring unauthorized immigrants from exploiting temporary work opportunities, has resulted in over one hundred and seventy arrests since its initiation.
- Dozens of delivery drivers to be deported amid crackdown — Sky News
- Sixty delivery drivers to be deported after 171 arrests in gig economy crackdown — Sky News
Impact of Omicron Variant: Over 170 School Pupils Sick Across UK
A principal reports a significant outbreak at his school, with 170 pupils off sick due to the highly contagious Omicron variant, highlighting the severity surpassing that of previous COVID-19 waves.
- ‘It’s worse than Covid’, says principal as 170 pupils off sick in one day — BBC News
- ‘It’s not safe for my father to remain in Gaza’ — BBC News
Edinburgh Airport Flights Resume Amid Air Traffic Control Outage
After an air traffic control outage caused Edinburgh Airport to suspend all flights, operations have now resumed as the system recovers and connectivity is restored.
- Flights resume at Edinburgh Airport after air traffic control outage — BBC News
- Edinburgh Airport suspends all flights after air traffic control outage — BBC News
Germany to Reintroduce Voluntary Military Service for 18-Year-Olds
The German parliament has voted in favor of bringing back voluntary military service, allowing young adults aged 18 to enlist. The move aims to boost the country’s armed forces amid rising security concerns and staffing shortages.
- Germany votes to bring back voluntary military service — BBC News
- Germany votes to bring back voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds — BBC News
UK to Deport 60 Delivery Riders Over Illegal Work Crackdown
The UK government plans to deport approximately 60 delivery riders who were found to be working illegally. The crackdown follows investigations into companies that allegedly misclassified workers as independent contractors rather than employees, denying them benefits and proper labor protections.
- UK to deport 60 delivery riders after illegal work crackdown — BBC News
- 60 delivery riders face deportation after illegal work crackdown — BBC News
Britain’s Happiest Places: Unveiling the Top Spots for Living Joyfully
Sky News reveals the most contented places to reside in Britain, highlighting regions where residents enjoy high levels of happiness and well-being.
- Revealed: Britain’s happiest places to live — Sky News
Child poverty strategy faces criticism despite Labour’s aims
Labour leader Keir Starmer unveiled a plan to lift half a million children out of poverty, but the strategy has drawn criticism from some quarters over its effectiveness and scope.
171 Arrests in Gig Economy Crackdown: Over Half of Deported Workers are Delivery Drivers
Sky News reports that a major crackdown on illegal immigration within the gig economy resulted in 171 arrests, with 60 delivery drivers facing deportation. The operation aims to deter undocumented migrants from exploiting precarious work in platforms like Uber and DoorDash.
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