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Rail fares in Britain are set to increase by 4.6 per cent on March 2, prompting questions about value for money. Despite Labour's push to renationalise train operators, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has indicated that fare reductions are unlikely. Critics argue that without significant investment, simply changing ownership won't address the issues of delays and overcrowding, while supporters believe public ownership could lead to improvements in service reliability and efficiency. Full Article

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Train fares in England and Wales are set to increase by 4.6 per cent, with railcards also becoming more expensive for the first time in over a decade, despite ongoing issues with train reliability. The Scottish Government will raise all ScotRail fares by 3.8 per cent, affecting season tickets, off-peak return tickets, and flexible tickets, leading to significant cost increases for commuters. Unregulated fares are also expected to rise by 4.6 per cent, with popular...

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Romania's capital to demonstrate against the government following the cancellation of a presidential election last year, with far-right groups leading the rally. Protesters demanded the resumption of the election and expressed support for Calin Georgescu, the frontrunner from the canceled election. The protest, organized by the far-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians, aimed to restore democracy and free elections, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Marcel...

King Charles is set to meet with Volodymyr Zelensky at Sandringham on Sunday in a show of royal support, following Donald Trump's controversial treatment of the Ukraine president. The invitation comes on the heels of Trump's acceptance of a second state visit to Britain, arranged by Sir Keir Starmer. The meeting with Zelensky, following a summit with EU leaders on the Ukraine crisis, signals Britain's backing of the president and marks a notable political move...

Labour is preparing to increase attacks on Nigel Farage’s Reform UK over his stance on Russia, as polls show strong public support for Ukraine. Tensions between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky over negotiations with Vladimir Putin have escalated, with Reform UK gaining ground in the polls. Mr Farage's past comments on Putin and Ukraine are being used against him by Labour as they strategize on how to address the growing threat posed by his party....