'Britain is broken' as police told to 'make fewer arrests' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Police are instructed to make fewer arrests due to overcrowded prisons, highlighting a broken criminal justice system.
Radioactive gas detected at HMP Dartmoor forces closure of 180 prison cells
Radon gas led to the closure of over 180 cells at HMP Dartmoor, with 194 prisoners transferred out due to safety concerns.
Radon, a radioactive gas, occurs in areas with high granite concentrations, leading to significant health risks like lung cancer.
The Guardian view on rail reform: think growth, not managed decline | Editorial
The Department for Transport's bill to reform railways was finally published but may not become law due to limited time before the election. The government's mismanagement has led to a series of railway crises and unpopular decisions.
The government's refusal to invest in the rail industry for the long term and its focus on cost-cutting have resulted in problems like timetabling chaos, service disruptions, and unpopular proposals.