Rachel Reeves’s plans to slash billions of pounds in disability payments will hit red wall communities hardest, according to new research. The move poses a risk to Labour, which won […]
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Local elections live: Labour, Reform and Tories brace themselves as counting begins
Voters await the result of the by-election in Runcorn and Helsby in Cheshire Politicians and councillors from Labour, the Tories and Reform UK are anxiously awaiting results as counting begins […]
How to judge a good – and disastrous – local elections for Labour, Reform and Tories
Polls have closed in the local elections in various parts of England and the Runcorn and Helsby by-election with all the main parties now busily trying to manage expectations in […]
Sycamore Gap suspect claims he was ‘fixed up’ as video found showing ‘wedge of tree’
A man accused of chopping down the Sycamore Gap tree told police he had been “fixed up” as officers searching his home discovered a phone with a video showing a […]
Over a quarter of domestic abuse services having to turn children away
Over a quarter of domestic abuse services are having to turn children in need of support away, amid warnings that severe funding shortages are putting victims at risk. The family […]
Uber and other private hire drivers to log off apps for global strike
Private hire drivers are set to strike on Thursday as part of a global movement demanding better pay, working conditions, and protections for gig economy workers. The 24-hour strike, coordinated […]
New coin to mark 80 years since VE Day is launched by Royal Mint
Commemorative coins honouring VE Day are being launched by the Royal Mint, to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The VE Day 50p coin […]
Smacking children ‘must be banned’ in wake of 10-year-old Sara Sharif’s murder
The UK’s children’s commissioners have united to call for a complete ban on smacking, condemning the current legal framework which allows for a defence of “reasonable punishment” in England and […]
Thousands of homes to receive faster broadband in Labour connection drive
A “game-changer” broadband upgrade will bring lightning-fast internet to 65,000 homes and businesses in some of Scotland’s most remote areas. The UK government has signed a £157 million contract with […]
Urgent do not eat warning over fears supermarket is selling out of date chicken
An urgent “do not eat” warning has been issued over a major supermarket’s chicken due to concerns it is out date. Asda is recalling some its own-brand hot and spicy […]