Blue Origin Rocket Lands Boosters During Historic Mars Mission Launch; Labour Drops Income Tax Plan; Mining Giant Liable for Brazil Dam Collapse Disaster; Home Secretary Announces Immigration Reforms; BBC Apologises over Trump Editing; Church Faces Critical Reforms amid Child Abuse Scandal; Amber Storm Claudia Flood Warnings Issued Across UK; Pat Butcher to Return to EastEnders in Dementia-Centered Episode.
Blue Origin Rocket Successfully Lands Booster During Historic Mars Mission Launch
Blue Origin successfully lands its rocket booster during a crucial launch destined for Mars, marking a significant step in the company’s ambitious plans to send satellites to the Red Planet.
- 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
- Watch: Blue Origin sends satellites to Mars in historic launch — BBC News
- Watch: Blue Origin rocket successfully lands booster during Mars mission launch — BBC News
Labour Plans to Raise Income Tax Dropped in Budget
Labour’s plans to increase income tax rates during the upcoming budget have been abandoned following discussions between Starmer and Reeves. The decision aims to avoid potential backlash ahead of the 2025 general election.
- 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 Triggering Avalanche of Toxic Waste in Brazil
A Brazilian court has ruled that a major mining company is responsible for the country’s worst environmental disaster, a dam collapse that unleashed a toxic waste avalanche. The ruling holds the firm accountable for devastating ecological and human consequences.
- 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
Doctors’ Strikes: Health Secretary’s Fury Over Patient Harm
Sky News reports that doctors are on strike again, with the health secretary expressing anger over the strikes and their impact on patient safety. The strikes stem from ongoing disputes between medical professionals and hospital administrators.
- 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
Starmer and Reeves Ditch Plans to Raise Income Tax in Budget
In a significant policy shift, Keir Starmer and Ed Balls have abandoned their plans to raise income tax rates as part of the upcoming UK budget. The decision marks a notable u-turn by the Labour leadership team.
- Starmer and Reeves ditch plans to raise income tax in budget — Sky News
- Starmer and Reeves in U-turn over income tax — Sky News
Home Secretary Announces Sweeping Immigration Reforms to Address UK’s ‘Excessive Generosity’
The UK home secretary plans sweeping immigration reforms aimed at curbing what is described as the country’s ‘excessive generosity’ in granting visas and work permits, signaling a shift towards stricter entry criteria.
- Home secretary to tackle UK’s ‘excessive generosity’ with sweeping immigration reforms — Sky News
- Sweeping immigration reforms to be announced – as home secretary to tackle ‘excessive generosity’ — Sky News
- Sweeping immigration reforms to be announced – as home secretary vows to end UK’s ‘excessive generosity’ — Sky News
BBC apologises to Trump over editing of Panorama speech
The BBC has issued an apology to Donald Trump for editing a segment of his interview on the Panorama program, stating there is no basis for a defamation claim against them.
- BBC apologises to Trump but says there isn’t ‘a basis for defamation claim’ — Sky News
- BBC tells Trump it won’t pay compensation over speech edit — Sky News
Church Faces Critical Reforms as Child Abuse Scandal Marks Turning Point
Experts say the recent revelations of safeguarding failures in the church mark a pivotal moment, highlighting the need for systemic changes and external support to ensure abuse victims are heard.
- Safeguarding failings ‘watershed moment’ for church, child abuse expert says — BBC News
- Church needs external support to ensure ‘victims are heard’ — BBC News
Amber Storm Claudia Flood Warnings Issued Across UK
Heavy rain from Storm Claudia triggers amber flood warnings in the UK, with widespread flooding expected as the storm continues its relentless rainfall across the nation.
- 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
Pat Butcher to Return to EastEnders in Episode Centered on Dementia
EastEnders will feature Pat Butcher returning in an episode focused on dementia, continuing the storyline that has captivated audiences.
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