The Guardian
Britain Issues Apocalyptic Phone Alert to Warn Citizens That Fire Is Hot and Bad
England and Wales get a phone-wide siren to remind everyone that fire is dangerous, while the government bans disposable grills and calls in the army.
2026-08-14
The Guardian
2026-08-01
BBC Politics
Government's Tax-Sharing Plan for Mayors Sparks Bipartisan 'Wait, What?' Response
Government's plan to share income tax with regional mayors gets a lukewarm reception, with Tories demanding rebates and Labour MPs crying 'discrimination' - devolution, it seems, is complicated.
The Good Times
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