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TUC leader attacks Nigel Farage for ‘selling out’ workers

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TUC leader attacks Nigel Farage for ‘selling out’ workers

about 2 hours ago

SNP MSP Kevin Stewart will not seek re-election following illness

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SNP MSP Kevin Stewart will not seek re-election following illness

about 2 hours ago

UK could suspend visas in drive to secure migrant returns deals, says Shabana Mahmood

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UK could suspend visas in drive to secure migrant returns deals, says Shabana Mahmood

about 2 hours ago

Trump's DC crime crackdown overwhelmingly benefits Black Americans as homicides hit zero

Trump's DC crime crackdown overwhelmingly benefits Black Americans as homicides hit zero

about 2 hours ago

Ryan Routh trial: Jury selection begins in Trump assassination attempt case

Ryan Routh trial: Jury selection begins in Trump assassination attempt case

about 2 hours ago

Mahmood hopes Five Eyes intelligence alliance can help tackle migrants crisis

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Mahmood hopes Five Eyes intelligence alliance can help tackle migrants crisis

about 4 hours ago

UK minister calls for end of Scottish Government ‘dithering’ on defence

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UK minister calls for end of Scottish Government ‘dithering’ on defence

about 4 hours ago

Biggest student loan on records nearly £300,000 as 2.6m people owe over £50,000

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Biggest student loan on records nearly £300,000 as 2.6m people owe over £50,000

about 4 hours ago

Trump to call on Americans to pray for nation as 250th birthday approaches: 'One Nation Under God'

Trump to call on Americans to pray for nation as 250th birthday approaches: 'One Nation Under God'

about 4 hours ago

Chicago crime, National Guard push move to forefront of Trump’s week

Chicago crime, National Guard push move to forefront of Trump’s week

about 4 hours ago

Rand Paul rips JD Vance's assertion that executing cartel members is the 'best use of our military'

Rand Paul rips JD Vance's assertion that executing cartel members is the 'best use of our military'

about 4 hours ago

‘Get benefits claimants back to work to boost economy’, PM tells new welfare chief

‘Get benefits claimants back to work to boost economy’, PM tells new welfare chief

about 6 hours ago

Mahmood to meet Trump's US security secretary for smuggling talks

Mahmood to meet Trump's US security secretary for smuggling talks

about 6 hours ago

Reform criticised over doctor's Covid jab claims at conference

Reform criticised over doctor's Covid jab claims at conference

about 6 hours ago

Unions warn government not to water down workers' rights bill

Unions warn government not to water down workers' rights bill

about 6 hours ago

Tube services suspended as RMT workers strike over pay and conditions

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Tube services suspended as RMT workers strike over pay and conditions

about 7 hours ago

Labour given workers rights warning as shop worker says racist abuse left her 'terrified'

Labour given workers rights warning as shop worker says racist abuse left her 'terrified'

about 8 hours ago

SNP Government shells out £4m on golden goodbyes for public sector staff in single year

SNP Government shells out £4m on golden goodbyes for public sector staff in single year

about 9 hours ago

Labour has never looked so out of touch with the people of Scotland

Labour has never looked so out of touch with the people of Scotland

about 9 hours ago

Ian Murray furious after being sacked by Keir Starmer at event with ex-Hearts CEO

Ian Murray furious after being sacked by Keir Starmer at event with ex-Hearts CEO

about 9 hours ago

Mamdani slammed for using kids in campaign videos after gloating about social media-free childhood

Mamdani slammed for using kids in campaign videos after gloating about social media-free childhood

about 12 hours ago

Trump backs ICE raid at Hyundai plant, but says US needs foreign experts to train Americans

Trump backs ICE raid at Hyundai plant, but says US needs foreign experts to train Americans

about 12 hours ago

Labour 'failing to deliver change that people voted for' - TUC chief

Labour 'failing to deliver change that people voted for' - TUC chief

about 13 hours ago

New home secretary to host talks on people smuggling as small-boat crossings hits 30,000

New home secretary to host talks on people smuggling as small-boat crossings hits 30,000

about 13 hours ago

TUC chief calls on ministers to show 'whose side' they are on

TUC chief calls on ministers to show 'whose side' they are on

about 13 hours ago

Carlos Alcaraz wins his 2nd U.S. Open at match delayed by Trump's attendance

Carlos Alcaraz wins his 2nd U.S. Open at match delayed by Trump's attendance

about 13 hours ago

Mahmood to meet Five Eyes for border talks in first major Home Office job

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Mahmood to meet Five Eyes for border talks in first major Home Office job

about 14 hours ago

Labour’s ruling body to draw up plans for race to replace Rayner

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Labour’s ruling body to draw up plans for race to replace Rayner

about 14 hours ago

Supermarkets and shops hit hardest by business rates shake-up – research

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Supermarkets and shops hit hardest by business rates shake-up – research

about 14 hours ago

Paralympian peer tells of abuse over assisted dying Bill ahead of Lords debate

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Paralympian peer tells of abuse over assisted dying Bill ahead of Lords debate

about 14 hours ago

Job hunters rise to highest level for nearly five years – report

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Job hunters rise to highest level for nearly five years – report

about 14 hours ago

Mental health and poverty among issues worrying school leaders outside classroom

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Mental health and poverty among issues worrying school leaders outside classroom

about 14 hours ago

KEVIN MAGUIRE: 'Keir Starmer needs unions after Angela Rayner departure'

KEVIN MAGUIRE: 'Keir Starmer needs unions after Angela Rayner departure'

about 15 hours ago

Flood crisis plans drawn up as Met Office says autumn will be wetter than normal

Flood crisis plans drawn up as Met Office says autumn will be wetter than normal

about 15 hours ago

Bombshell warning over mental health 'broken safety net' in schools

Bombshell warning over mental health 'broken safety net' in schools

about 15 hours ago

Alexander hails ‘defence dividend’ for Scotland from new UK Government strategy

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Alexander hails ‘defence dividend’ for Scotland from new UK Government strategy

about 16 hours ago

Kyle to fly from US to China ahead of Trump state visit

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Kyle to fly from US to China ahead of Trump state visit

about 16 hours ago

Total of 890 arrests made at central London Palestine Action protest

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Total of 890 arrests made at central London Palestine Action protest

about 16 hours ago

Trump delivers ultimatum to Hamas: Accept deal and release hostages or pay the consequences

Trump delivers ultimatum to Hamas: Accept deal and release hostages or pay the consequences

about 16 hours ago

Unite boss Sharon Graham criticises Starmer and Labour as she warns party's key backer may end support

Unite boss Sharon Graham criticises Starmer and Labour as she warns party's key backer may end support

about 16 hours ago

Trump arrives at US Open to cheers and boos, prompts security delay

Trump arrives at US Open to cheers and boos, prompts security delay

about 18 hours ago

Migrant hotel closures to be fast-tracked as Starmer faces unrest from Red Wall MPs

Migrant hotel closures to be fast-tracked as Starmer faces unrest from Red Wall MPs

about 18 hours ago

Top union leader delivers warning to Labour as Keir Starmer hit by criticism

Top union leader delivers warning to Labour as Keir Starmer hit by criticism

about 18 hours ago

Nigel Farage tax return refusal dubbed 'another leaf from Trump's playbook'

Nigel Farage tax return refusal dubbed 'another leaf from Trump's playbook'

about 18 hours ago

English Channel crossings pass 30,000 arrivals in record time

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English Channel crossings pass 30,000 arrivals in record time

about 19 hours ago

Mahmood to host Five Eyes border talks in first major job as Home Secretary

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Mahmood to host Five Eyes border talks in first major job as Home Secretary

about 19 hours ago

No, Farage is not given more airtime than other politicians, new research finds

No, Farage is not given more airtime than other politicians, new research finds

about 20 hours ago

Palestinians launch legal bid against Britain over 'century of oppression'

Palestinians launch legal bid against Britain over 'century of oppression'

about 20 hours ago

Sirens blare from mobile phones in test of national emergency alert system

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Sirens blare from mobile phones in test of national emergency alert system

about 21 hours ago

English Channel crossings pass 30,000 arrivals in record time

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English Channel crossings pass 30,000 arrivals in record time

about 21 hours ago

Mahmood to host Five Eyes border talks in first major job as Home Secretary

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Mahmood to host Five Eyes border talks in first major job as Home Secretary

about 21 hours ago

Ohio donors ditch Tim Ryan, pour nearly $220K into Vivek Ramaswamy’s governor bid

Ohio donors ditch Tim Ryan, pour nearly $220K into Vivek Ramaswamy’s governor bid

about 21 hours ago

First small boat removals to France 'imminent' says Labour's new Home Secretary

First small boat removals to France 'imminent' says Labour's new Home Secretary

about 21 hours ago

Angela Rayner to get £17k redundancy weeks before new rules for disgraced MPs take effect

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Angela Rayner to get £17k redundancy weeks before new rules for disgraced MPs take effect

about 22 hours ago

Douglas Alexander ‘looking forward to being Scotland’s voice’

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Douglas Alexander ‘looking forward to being Scotland’s voice’

about 22 hours ago

Mahmood to host Five Eyes border talks in first major job as Home Secretary

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Mahmood to host Five Eyes border talks in first major job as Home Secretary

about 22 hours ago

Sirens blare from mobile phones in test of national emergency alert system

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Sirens blare from mobile phones in test of national emergency alert system

about 22 hours ago

Migrants could be moved to military sites as PM tells new Cabinet ‘go up a gear’

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Migrants could be moved to military sites as PM tells new Cabinet ‘go up a gear’

about 22 hours ago

Carey Mulligan urges Government to support Ukrainian children ‘stolen’ by Russia

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Carey Mulligan urges Government to support Ukrainian children ‘stolen’ by Russia

about 22 hours ago

South Korea reaches deal with US to release workers detained after immigration raid

South Korea reaches deal with US to release workers detained after immigration raid

about 22 hours ago