44 h. ago Passengers start to feel bite of flight cuts amid US government shutdown

Travellers forced to adjust their plans as longest shutdown on record continues with no sign of resolutionUS politics live – latest updatesA US government order to make drastic cuts in commercial air traffic amid the government shutdown has taken effect, with major airports across the country experiencing a significant reduction in schedules and leaving travellers scrambling to adjust their plans.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said the move is necessary to maintain air traffic control safety during a federal government shutdown, now the longest recorded and with no sign of a resolution, in which air traffic controllers have gone without pay. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Passengers face global disruption as flights cut amid US government shutdown

Travellers forced to adjust their plans as longest shutdown on record continues with no sign of a resolutionA US government order to make drastic cuts in commercial air traffic amid the government shutdown has taken effect, with major airports across the country experiencing a significant reduction in schedules and leaving travellers scrambling to adjust their plans.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said the move is necessary to maintain air traffic control safety during a federal government shutdown, now the longest recorded and with no sign of a resolution, where air traffic controllers have gone without pay. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago The Moon in Virgo today reminds us that our bigger plans materialise through patience and passion, says JEMIMA CAINER

With the Moon in detail-focused Virgo today we're reminded that innovation can come through a mix of patience, persistence and passion. Focusing on the present moment leads to brilliant discoveries.

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51 h. ago Bombshell signal Rachel Reeves plans to increase income tax in Budget

Rachel Reeves has reportedly told the Budget watchdog that she is planning to hike income tax in her November 26 statement, in the clearest sign yet of the Chancellor's plans

Economics

3 d. ago Giant 36ft effigy of Keir Starmer wearing a 'farmer harmer' badge and a digital ID card tucked at his belt will be burnt at Bonfire Night event

Sir Keir Starmer has been depicted as Guy Fawkes wearing a Capotain hat with a digital ID tucked into his belt poking fun at the Prime Minister's mandatory digital ID scheme.

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1 week ago Man United Confidential: The Jadon Sancho contract problem, a warning sign for new stadium plan and the hidden gem in academy, 17, with 'one hell of a future' that insiders are raving about

Sancho has yet to start a Premier League game since leaving Ruben Amorim's 'bomb squad' to join Aston Villa in the summer, and found himself subbed on and off in the win over Man City.

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1 week ago Keir Starmer's UK ID card system is 'a shambles – I know, I tried to get one'

EXCLUSIVE: A British man could be forced to resign from his own company thanks to a mess caused by the UK's current Digitial ID card system – with a mass rollout in the works

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2 w. ago Starmer says you’ll never need a digital ID for hospital – but admits he has no idea how much scheme will cost

The prime minister reiterated on Thursday that digital IDs will only be mandatory when it comes to the right to work

Science

2 w. ago Graphic designer who had to be handcuffed on British Airways flight after 'flying into a rage when he was refused a drink' is banned from travelling outside Britain

Simon Jones, 51, was on the flight from Los Angeles International Airport to London Heathrow on May 23 this year when staff were forced to handcuff him to his seat.

Transport

3 w. ago How to get the UK's digital ID card? New veteran card launches today

Discover how the UK's digital ID cards, known as 'Brit Cards', are set to change migration control and access to services, and what this means for you

Politics

3 w. ago What to know about digital ids as government launches new form of veteran card

Digital veteran cards are now available for ex-members of the armed forces, marking the first step towards digitising UK IDs.

Politics

3 w. ago First 300,000 people get 'Digital ID cards' in case study for rest of UK

People will be able to install the cards from Friday ahead of the launch of a national ID card and digital driving licences

Politics

3 w. ago Government issues major update as first digital cards go live from today

Nearly two million people will have access to their identification via their smartphone from Friday

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3 w. ago Government announce digital ID cards for armed forces veterans

Those who have served in the armed forces are able to download a digital version of their HM Armed Forces Veteran Card through a government app from today.

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3 w. ago Launch of veteran card will be used to test UK government’s digital ID scheme

Ministers hope scheme for 1.8 million people will show how technology works and ease privacy and security concernsFormer military personnel will be used to test and refine the government’s divisive digital ID scheme from Friday, when ministers make a smartphone-based veteran card available to 1.8 million people.The proof of service, which in its current physical version gives access to charities, retail discounts and certain public services, will be the first of a series of official credentials the government wants to let people carry in a government app. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Only one news outlet has signed on to Hegseth’s media loyalty oath — even Trump

‘Newsmax has no plans to sign the letter,’ the network stated on Monday. ‘We believe the requirements are unnecessary and onerous and hope that the Pentagon with review the matter further’

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3 w. ago Brits rage at digital ID card plans as 2.8m sign petition – but Gov says 'we'll do it'

The anger of the British public toward the Government's Digital ID card plans seems to be having little impact, as a new response from Downing Street appears to show

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3 w. ago Even Newsmax rejects the Pentagon’s new press restrictions ahead of signing deadline

‘Newsmax has no plans to sign the letter,’ the network stated on Monday. ‘We believe the requirements are unnecessary and onerous and hope that the Pentagon with review the matter further’

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3 w. ago Labour's digital ID card 'may let people choose their own gender', MPs are warned

Experts and women's rights groups are concerned that the digital cards could allow people to pick their preferred gender instead of recording birth sex.

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