7 h. ago Scottish Government is failing its rural heritage tourism sector, report warns

A new study has found that legislative uncertainty, complex regulation and mounting fiscal pressures are threatening the future of rural tourism businesses in Scotland.

Events

15 h. ago This is no time to overload business with new employment regulations

Editorial: Unions have warned the government not to water down its workers' rights bill following Angela Rayner’s departure. But substantial hikes in the minimum wage and employers’ national insurance contributions, coupled with anaemic growth, could imperil all that this Labour government seeks to achieve

Politics

18 h. ago Humiliation for Macron as his government LOSES confidence vote and plunges France into chaos after desperate warning: 'don't make the same mistake as the British'

France's parliament has today voted to bring down the government over its plans to tame the ballooning national debt - deepening a political crisis.

Events

42 h. ago Contest to replace Rayner will be ‘Labour’s referendum’ on Starmer’s government, PM warned

PM told he needs to listen to members as Emily Thornberry becomes first senior MP to confirm she is considering running

Events

51 h. ago What time Sunday's emergency alert test happens and how to turn it off

The Government has used the system to issue real warnings five times, including in January during Storm Eowyn to warn people in Scotland and Northern Ireland about severe weather

Events

51 h. ago Government shares exact text of emergency alert with dire warning to drivers

The Government has said the planned alarm that will hit all UK phones at 3pm on September 7 is designed to alert people to life-threatening situations such as floods and wildfires

Events

69 h. ago ICE operations expected to begin in Chicago on Saturday as Mexican Independence Day celebrations are canceled

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker warned communities that he believes ICE was coordinating raids in tandem with Mexican Independence Day celebrations in the city

Culture

5 d. ago UK government's 'Armageddon alarm' could trigger a HEART ATTACK, experts warn

A health expert has warned that the national emergency alert test could trigger heart attacks in vulnerable individuals.

Events

5 d. ago Canada’s Alberta pauses book ban after schools remove Handmaid’s Tale, 1984 and other classics

The province says it will review its controversial policy after outcry over removing beloved novels from classroomsThe Canadian province of Alberta says it will temporarily pause its controversial book ban “to ensure that our classic literary works remain in school libraries” after novels, including several warning of dystopian government overreach, were pulled from shelves.Premier Danielle Smith said the temporary pause would allow officials time to rework new rules that focus on how gender identity, sexual orientation or human sexuality are discussed in classrooms. Continue reading...

Culture

5 d. ago Canada: Alberta pauses book ban after schools remove Handmaid’s Tale, 1984 and other classics

The province says it will review its controversial policy after outcry over removing beloved novels from classroomsThe Canadian province of Alberta says it will temporarily pause its controversial book ban “to ensure that our classic literary works remain in school libraries” after novels, including several warning of dystopian government overreach, were pulled from shelves.Premier Danielle Smith said the temporary pause would allow officials time to rework new rules that focus on how gender identity, sexual orientation or human sexuality are discussed in classrooms. Continue reading...

Culture

5 d. ago John Swinney says SNP Government will end 'student politics' ban on funding for munitions firms

The First Minister warned no defence company would win Government funding in future if their products were "involved militarily with Israel".

Politics

5 d. ago Domestic abuse victims could be attacked by their abusers when they find hidden phones thanks to Government's 'Armageddon alarm', charities warn

At around 3pm on Sunday, 7 September, all 4G and 5G mobile phones in the UK will blare a 10-second siren blast and display a test alert from the Government.

Events

6 d. ago Growing concern in Australia over reported repatriation plans for Isis wives and children

Government denies organising return as critics warn of security risks and aid groups urge action

Events

7 d. ago International students to get Government warnings to leave UK once visas end

The text and email campaign is the latest step the Government is taking to grasp migration

Events

7 d. ago Home Office tells foreign students they will be removed if they overstay visas

About 130,000 to be contacted for first time in response to ‘alarming’ spike in numbers claiming asylum Tens of thousands of foreign students are to be contacted directly by the government and warned that they will be removed from the UK if they overstay their visas.The Home Office has launched the new campaign in response to what it has called an “alarming” spike in the number of international students arriving legally on student visas then claiming asylum when they expire. Continue reading...

Society

7 d. ago Fifa urged to block ‘disarray’ of major European fixtures being played on different continents

Supporters’ groups warn against ‘dangerous precedent’Governing body to rule on La Liga call for Miami gameFifa has been urged by leading supporters’ groups to block domestic league matches from being played abroad and avoid “a Pandora’s box of disarray for football”, as the prospect of major European fixtures taking place on different continents looms large.World football’s governing body is likely to be tasked with deciding whether Villarreal face Barcelona in Miami in December after La Liga’s request to make the switch was approved and submitted by the Spanish football federation. Milan and Como are also looking to play a Serie A fixture in Perth, Western Australia, in February. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Pregnant women urged to take action as baby dies from whooping cough

The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned mums to ensure they receive pregnancy vaccines after a baby died from whooping cough, with the government warning that hesitancy is growing

Events

1 week ago Police arrest three as officers are injured in furious scenes outside Epping migrants hotel with demos expected today across UK as councils press ahead with legal fight to close asylum accommodation

Police have arrested people in angry scenes outside an Epping migrants hotel at the centre of a Government court case - with warnings of more protests to come.

Events

1 week ago Judges overturn High Court order to clear asylum seekers from Epping's Bell Hotel in bombshell ruling

Judges have overturned the High Court order to shutdown the asylum hotel after government warnings of nationwide chaos if the decision stood

Events

1 week ago City fears mount that Budget will target banks to help fill £20bn fiscal hole

A tax raid on lenders would damage the government’s growth agenda, executives warn

Economics