Sir John Curtice: Greens' win means future of British politics is more uncertain than ever
Not only did Hannah Spencer become the first Green to win a by-election, she won it well. Source link
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The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
Why – in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch – are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time? Source link
World Cup 2026: Iran ‘negotiating’ with Fifa to move games from US to Mexico
The president of Iran’s football federation says the organisation is negotiating with Fifa to move the country’s World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico in order to ensure the safety of their players. The discussions are taking place amid the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which has responded with attacks on Israel…
US west coast prepares for 'dangerous' heatwave in early spring
Severe weather is plaguing the US from coast to coast, bringing a mix of extreme heat and bitter cold. Source link
Disbelief after men find dolphin on riverbank in Cambridgeshire
Dan Jarvis, director of welfare and conservation at British Divers Marine Life Rescue, said they had previously had a call about the dolphin on Thursday and “one of our volunteers went out to monitor it, but sadly that was the last time we saw it alive”. Source link
Reform council leader survives no confidence vote
Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch has survived after 27 councillors supported him. Source link
Parents of teen who died in 2025 call for more government support
Helen and Lee Draper lost their daughter Megan to meningitis in October 2025. She was a student at Bournemouth University. Her parents later found out she wasn’t vaccinated against the strain she had – Meningitis B. Megan’s father Lee says it is important for parents to be aware the meningitis vaccinations that their children have…
The difficult question about how powerful the Budget watchdog is
These days, however, it’s a blue book that’s in the spotlight. Or more precisely, a chunky chart-filled analysis of the Budget, assessing the cost of government policies, published by a team that sits in a far corner of the Ministry of Justice building – one that few people outside this closed world know much about….
Council to pay for 30,000 bulbs staff mowed down
The council says it is “incredibly sorry” and offered to pay for the mistake. Source link
From plumber to Parliament: the Green Party's new MP
Spencer marked her victory by apologising to customers for potentially having to cancel work due to her Westminster move. Source link