20 h. ago Devastation of the jobs apocalypse revealed: It's about to get worse, says City guru ALEX BRUMMER

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves' much-repeated mantra that they are on the side of 'working people' has been shattered by the ongoing surge in sickness benefits and joblessness.

Politics

48 h. ago 'Devastating' factory closure would see more than 100 jobs lost

The proposed closure of the Norsk Hydro manufacturing plant puts 125 jobs at risk

Politics

66 h. ago Cheryl Hines reveals early job as the Reiner family's assistant as she mourns 'devastating loss' of Rob Reiner and his wife

The Curb Your Enthusiasm actress, 60, mourned the 'devastating' loss and recalled once working for the pair as an assistant as she shared about their 'generosity' and 'humor.

Society

9 d. ago Xabi Alonso fights for Madrid future in latest edition of modern classic

Los Blancos host Manchester City on Wednesday with head coach’s job on the line after one win in five league games“This is a team, it is a club, and we all go together hand in hand,” Xabi Alonso insisted, protesting perhaps a little too much. “When you’re Real Madrid coach you’re ready,” he added on the morning before Manchester City return to the Santiago Bernabéu for the latest of a very modern classic against one of the many managers who made him.“I’m looking forward to what’s coming and that starts tomorrow, [an opportunity] to turn round the anger. In our heads, there’s only City. In football, for better or worse, things change quickly.” Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Emmerdale legend dealt devastating blow after quitting job before Christmas

One Emmerdale legend was left crushed after quitting their job

Economics

9 d. ago City's Christmas tree slammed as 'worst in the country that has half its lights missing'

The giant Christmas tree in Newport city centre has been criticised by some locals who say it isn't real and is decorated in lights that don't work

Events

1 week ago Welsh city's Christmas tree slammed as 'worst in the country'

'It must be one [of] the worst in Britain. It’s quietly been the talk of the city among locals.'

Politics

1 week ago The US city with the worst traffic revealed and it’s not LA or NYC

US cities also make up three of the top five worst for traffic globally, a study found

Politics

1 week ago Scots are more prone to road rage than anyone else in the UK

One Scottish city was ranked the second worst in the UK for road rage drivers

Politics

2 w. ago New York mayor issues order targeting Israel divestment weeks before Mamdani takes office

Eric Adams signed orders on boycott, divestment and sanctions movement, and protests near houses of worshipNew York City’s mayor, Eric Adams, has issued two executive orders he says are meant to combat antisemitism, less than a month before he hands over the keys to the mayoralty to Zohran Mamdani, an outspoken critic of Israel.The first order prohibits city agency heads and staff from engaging in “any policy that discriminates against the state of Israel, Israeli citizens based on their national origin, or individuals or entities based on their association with Israel”. It also prohibits officials overseeing the city pension system from making decisions in line with the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement, which Mamdani has said he supports. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong warns ‘external forces’ working to exploit apartment fire, as death toll rises to 159

Police say number of dead may still be revised as ‘suspected human bones’ found during search require forensic testingHong Kong and Beijing officials have warned against what they claim are “external forces” threatening to exploit last week’s deadly apartment complex fire for political disruption, as rescuers say at least 159 people have been confirmed dead.The fire at the Wang Fuk Court in northern Hong Kong is the city’s worst disaster in 75 years, and the world’s most fatal residential building fire since 1980. The eight-tower complex – home to nearly 5,000 people – was under extensive renovations that have since been found to contain substandard, flammable materials. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Manchester's city centre nightmare is getting worse, and now the police are involved

Last weekend was Manchester city centre's busiest on record with a huge 1.4 million journeys

Events

2 w. ago Popular UK city called out for having the 'worst Christmas market' as visitors are 'packed like sardines' and locals 'avoid it like the plague'

Videos and pictures have emerged showing heaving crowds taking over the historic city, with many locals labelling it a 'hellscape'.

Politics

3 w. ago Strictly's La Voix next job announced just days after devastating show exit

The drag performer was forced to withdraw from the BBC One dance contest

Politics

3 w. ago UK ‘ghost town’ where high street lies abandoned is hit by ANOTHER ‘devastating’ blow putting 400 jobs at risk

A UK "ghost town" with an abandoned high street is hit by another "devastating" blow which puts 400 jobs at risk. It has been announced that a major employer in the area is shutting down in the New Year. The struggling town of Cowdenbeath in Fife lies on the edge of Exxon Mobil's petrochemical plant...

Events

3 w. ago 'It was the worst' Josko Gvardiol is sleeping better after Man City change

Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol had a lot of pain last season but is feeling better about the team even if he still has some discomfort

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