2 h. ago It is crucial UK Government protect manufacturing hubs at Grangemouth

Rachel Reeves deserves credit for working to support Grangemouth’s ethylene plant, says Record View.

Politics

12 h. ago University students react as UK Government announces move to rejoin EU Erasmus exchange scheme

Cabinet Minister Mr Thomas-Symonds called the decision a ‘huge win’ for young people.

Politics

13 h. ago How Venezuela sends oil around the world despite sanctions — and why Trump wants to put a stop to it

The U.S. seized a Venezuelan oil tanker last week in a move described by Nicolas Maduro’s government as an ‘act of international piracy’

Politics

15 h. ago Rachel Reeves claims SNP 'stood on the sidelines' while UK Government saved Grangemouth jobs

The UK's largest chemical manufacturing plant will remain open after the UK Government gave £120m funding to Ineos to secure 500 Scots jobs.

Politics

24 h. ago UK Government pledges £120m to save Grangemouth chemical plant

The Government has put in £120m alongside investment from INEOS to protect 500 jobs, on top of hundreds of others in the supply chain.

Economics

30 h. ago 500 jobs protected at Grangemouth as UK Government moves to save ethylene plant

Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the investment at Grangemouth after a difficult year for workers at Scotland's largest industrial site.

Politics

5 d. ago Delivery giant announces 2,500 new jobs in huge UK recruitment drive

Evri stated that this extensive hiring spree is a direct response to a considerable surge in parcel volumes

Society

8 d. ago Florida declares US Muslim civil rights group a foreign terrorist organization

Ron DeSantis’s legally dubious order designating Cair – and Muslim Brotherhood – follows similar move by TexasFlorida is declaring the Council on American-Islamic Relations (Cair) – a US civil rights and liberties group – a foreign terrorist organization, the Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, announced on Monday.The move closely follows a similar order issued in November by Texas’s governor, Greg Abbott, DeSantis’s fellow Republican, even though only the federal government can designate terrorist organizations. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Brits urged to consider wearing face masks after horror superflu outbreak hits UK

The boss of NHS Providers, Daniel Elkeles, says people should wear a face mask if they start getting the ‘sniffles’ or other fly symptoms - as the Government backs the move

Events

8 d. ago Former children’s commissioner to lead grooming gangs inquiry

A former children’s commissioner will chair the national inquiry into grooming gangs after months of delays.Baroness Anne Longfield will lead the inquiry over three years with a budget of £65 million.Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set out the appointment and the inquiry’s terms of reference in the Commons on Tuesday.Of her appointment, Baroness Longfield said: “The Inquiry owes it to the victims, survivors and the wider public to identify the truth, address past failings and ensure that children and young people today are protected in a way that others were not.“The Inquiry will follow the evidence and will not shy away from difficult or uncomfortable truths wherever we find them.”There has been mounting pressure on the Government to move forward with the inquiry, first announced by the Prime Minister in June.In October, the final two candidates to chair the inquiry dropped out of the process which led to concerns it could take months to get someone in post.Five women also resigned ...

Events

9 d. ago City of London explores outside investment for housing projects

Move by Square Mile’s governing body comes as it seeks to tackle funding shortfall

Politics

9 d. ago Keir Starmer mocked after launching 'cringe' TikTok account despite spying fears

The PM is desperate to reach younger audiences, but has been criticised for the move. TikTok is banned on most government devices because of concerns about its Chinese parent firm

Politics

9 d. ago Maori rights under threat in New Zealand, warns UN committee

Report also raises alarm over budget cuts to Maori services and moves to minimise role of Treaty of Waitangi in education and governance

Events

1 week ago The woman behind AngryGinge: Mother who juggled three jobs to make £12,500

Clutching each other as tightly as they could Angry Ginge and mum Michelle delighted TV audiences last night with what has become an annual tear-jerker on I'm a Celebrity.

Economics

1 week ago Labour’s child poverty strategy is a great step forward for social justice

Editorial: Lifting the two-child benefit limit – at a cost of £3bn – will improve the life chances of more than half a million young people. For this government, it is a move in the right direction

Society

2 w. ago South Ayrshire Council to use Scottish Government cash for £30k sculpture move

Officials insist their quote for the work represents good value for money.

Economics

2 w. ago Now Labour moves to ban wood burners? Starmer's government tightens rules on the fireside warmers as temperatures plummet for winter

Environment secretary Emma Reynolds said today that a new environmental improvement plan would set targets in line with those in the EU.

Events

2 w. ago Dozens of Palestine Action supporters arrested after fresh wave of protests

Palestine Action was banned in a highly controversial move by the UK government in July

Events

2 w. ago Keeping windfall tax was 'right choice', insists Anas Sarwar amid industry backlash

The Scottish Labour leader said the move allowed the UK Government to cut energy bills and reduce child poverty

Events

3 w. ago Jury trials set to be scrapped except for most serious crimes

The move comes as the Government is yet to respond to recommendations made in a review of how to reform the courts system

Events