11 h. ago Starmer urged to change course, not go ‘further and faster’ after Reform gains

One Labour MP said the response from Downing Street was ‘nonsense’ while another said the party needs a ‘change of plan’.

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13 h. ago What next for Labour after local elections? Warnings for Keir Starmer from his own party

One of Labour's metro mayors has warned losses in South Yorkshire are the "canary in the coalmine" - while a north east MP said the party needs a "change of plan" more than a "Plan for Change"

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13 h. ago EMMA LEWELL: 'Labour doesn't need to be welded to a plan for change

Labour MP Emma Lewell writes: "Strong governments listen to the public and their MPs who are telling them they are making grave mistakes...Strong governments admit mistakes and change."

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27 h. ago Trump administration to cut thousands of jobs from CIA and other spy agencies – report

CIA to lose 1,200 while NSA among other agencies reported to face downsizing amid president’s drive to shrink federal workforceThe White House plans to cut staffing at the Central Intelligence Agency by 1,200 positions while other intelligence agencies including the National Security Agency will also shed thousands of jobs, the Washington Post has reported.A person familiar with the plan confirmed the changes to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago UPS cites Trump tariffs as it announces expected layoffs of 20,000 workers

Company cites ‘current macro-economic uncertainty’ as sweeping tariffs discourage customers from shippingBusiness live – latest updatesThe United Parcel Service (UPS) is expected to cut about 20,000 jobs in 2025 as a part of a larger plan to reduce costs and increase profit, citing “changes in the global trade policy and new or increased tariffs”.UPS announced the layoffs on Tuesday in its first quarter earnings report. The parcel delivery service said it made consolidated revenues of $21.5bn, compared with $21.7bn about the same time a year ago. Additionally, the company said it would be shuttering 73 leased and owned buildings by the end of June of this year. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Government plans to create 2,000 skilled jobs as part of clean energy initiative

It comes as part of the government's Plan for Change

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1 week ago People on Universal Credit could be in line for government bonuses worth up to £25 a month

As part of the government’s mission to grow the economy and improve lives in every corner of Britain, and deliver its Plan for Change, Help to Save is now open to anyone working and receiving Universal Credit.

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1 week ago From peppercorns to plastic forks: US businesses that rely on Chinese products reel from Trump tariffs

Price hikes worry restaurants and online markets as uncertainty stymies their ability to plan for the futureChang Chang, a Sichuan restaurant in Washington DC, was already noticing that some of its business had dropped off after tens of thousands of federal workers living in the area lost their jobs. But the recent tariff rate hikes mark an even greater blow for the restaurant.Sichuan peppercorns, which create the signature numbing spice of the regional Chinese cuisine, along with other ingredients, face an at least 145% tariff after last week’s tit-for-tat trade battle between China and the United States. The steep rate is an existential threat for restaurants across the country that rely on specialty ingredients imported from China to craft the authentic flavors of their dishes, said operators who were blindsided. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Dutton admits he made mistake on Indonesia in ABC leaders’ debate as Albanese evasive on electricity prices

Opposition leader also says ‘I’ll let scientists pass that judgment’ when asked if climate change impacts getting worse in second showdownPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastPeter Dutton has admitted he made a mistake by wrongly claiming the Indonesian president had announced a proposal for Russia to base military aircraft in Indonesia, and declined to state whether the impacts of climate change were getting worse.The opposition leader has also confirmed his plan to reduce the size of the federal public service by 41,000 positions by 2030 would not pay for the entirety of the Coalition’s policy platform, suggesting further cuts to government spending may be necessary.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Warning to asthma sufferers: Using inhalers at certain times of day could increase risk of attack

Patients could see their lives transformed with a new treatment plan that changes when they take their medication, experts have revealed.

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3 w. ago Inside the Oval Office where phone calls during Fox News commercials and desperate world leaders changed Trump’s mind on tariff plan

The president said he was acting ‘instinctively’ after announcing the surprise 180 on Wednesday. However multiple sources said that the build up to the decision was drawn out over a number of days

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