31 m. ago Health Secretary says 'uncomfortable' redundancy delays are 'on me' after 1,600 Greater Manchester NHS staff were left in limbo

The Health Secretary admitted the failing as he appeared on stage in Manchester this afternoon, after the region's health leaders slammed his lacking plans as 'Kafka-esque'

Society

6 h. ago Government announces plans to use army to help tackle driving test backlog

The DVSA will fork out £100,000 for the extra support

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18 h. ago Full steam ahead for NHS bonfire of bureaucrats as Streeting finds £1billion for redundancy payments

The health secretary will use the money to axe layers of management across NHS England, the Department of Health and Social Care and local care boards.

Economics

22 h. ago Government announcement over NHS redundancies as 1,600 Greater Manchester staff in 'Kafka

'Hopefully this will see the end to the uncertainty our staff have been facing for the last eight months', said Greater Manchester health chief, Sir Richard Leese

Politics

22 h. ago Thousands of NHS staff redundancies to go ahead after funding agreed

The NHS will be permitted to overspend its budget this year to pay for redundancies, recouping the costs further down the line.

Politics

5 d. ago Cornell University settles with Trump administration to restore $250m in funds

Upstate New York institution is the fifth university under government investigation to bow to White House demandsCornell University announced a settlement with the Trump administration on Friday, becoming the fifth university under investigation by the US government to do so.The agreement will see more than $250m in federal research funding restored. In exchange, the university will share admissions data with the government, pay $30m and invest $30m more in research programs benefiting farmers – a reflection of the university’s longstanding record of agricultural research. The university also agreed to continued to “evaluate the campus climate”, particularly for Jewish students and affirmed the Trump administration’s interpretation of civil rights laws, which views diversity initiatives as unlawful race-based discrimination. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Trump ally Elise Stefanik announces run for New York governor in fiery video attacking Hochul and Mamdani

Hochul is facing a contested primary, with her own lieutenant governor running against her

Politics

5 d. ago US airlines cancel flights after aviation agency directive to cut air traffic

United, Southwest and Delta have announced they will be reducing flights amid continuing government shutdownUS politics live – latest updatesList of US airports cutting flights on Friday due to federal government shutdownUnited, Southwest and Delta airlines began cancelling flights for Friday in compliance with the FAA’s directive that will see reductions in flights at 40 major airports from Friday to help address air traffic controller shortage safety concerns as a result of the government shutdown.The Associated Press published the list after airline regulators identified “high-volume markets” where the Federal Administration Agency says air traffic must be reduced by 4% by 6am ET on Friday, a move that would force airlines to cancel thousands of flights and create a cascade of scheduling issues and delays at some of the nation’s largest airports. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Government says SNAP benefit cuts won't be as deep as announced for some families

The Trump administration now says cuts to the biggest government food program won't be as deep as previously expected during the government shutdown

Politics

6 d. ago 'Choking' in porn has become the new normal. Here’s why a new UK law banning it is so vital | Clare McGlynn

Strangulation during sex damages young women’s brain health and breeds deep gender inequality. But the real test will be its enforcementThis week marks a turning point in the UK’s approach to violent porn. The government has announced it will make publishing or possessing pornographic depictions of strangulation or suffocation – often known as “choking” – illegal. This bold move could transform the porn that appears on porn sites and social media platforms.Strangulation in porn was once niche. Indeed, studies investigating the content of porn 20 years ago found hardly any instances of it. Yet an independent review of pornography released this year found that it was rife on the most popular porn sites. This summer the children’s commissioner released a report revealing that 58% of young people had seen strangulation in pornography, even though only 6% had searched for it. As renowned porn producer Erika Lust puts it, strangulation has become the “alpha and omega” of “any porn scene”....

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6 d. ago US to cut airline traffic by 10% due to shutdown, Trump transport chief says

Sean Duffy says cuts at 40 locations to reduce stress on air traffic controllers will start Friday if solution not foundThe transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, and the FAA administrator, Bryan Bedford, said on Wednesday the federal government would be reducing airline traffic by 10% at 40 locations beginning on Friday if the government shutdown does not end by then.Duffy’s announcement did not specify which 40 airports would see the reduction in airport traffic. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Government announcement on energy drinks and junk food as child obesity numbers released

Almost one in four youngsters in the reception age group, four and five, are overweight or obese

Politics

7 d. ago Ed Sheeran praised by Keir Starmer as government announces changes to music education in UK schools

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson announces government plans to ‘revitalise arts education’ after Sheeran published an open letter backed by Harry Styles, Stormzy and Elton John

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7 d. ago Government announces plan to cut GCSE exam time by up to three hours

The final curriculum review report, commissioned by Labour last year, has recommended exam volume at key stage 4 be reduced by 10%.

Politics

8 d. ago Peru severs diplomatic relations with Mexico after former prime minister claims asylum

Peru's government has severed diplomatic relations with Mexico over the asylum claim of former Peruvian prime minister Betssy ChávezPeru’s government has announced the country is severing diplomatic relations with Mexico over the asylum claim of former Peruvian prime minister Betssy Chávez, who is under investigation for rebellion.Peruvian foreign minister Hugo de Zela told reporters that Mexico’s decision to grant Chávez asylum at its embassy in Peru’s capital, Lima, constituted an “unfriendly act” that adds to the existing tensions between the two countries. The office of Peru’s president José Jerí in a statement then accused Mexico’s government of “repeated” interference with the internal affairs of the South American country. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Grooming gang victims to have criminal convictions quashed after sickening injustice

Hundreds of grooming gangs victims who were unjustly criminalised while their abusers walked free will have convictions quashed, the Government has announced

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9 d. ago Australians to get at least three hours a day of free solar power

Labor announces ‘solar sharer’ program for households in NSW, south-east Queensland and South AustraliaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian households in three states will be promised access to at least three hours a day of free solar power, regardless of whether they have rooftop panels, the federal government has announced.The “solar sharer” offer will be available to homes with smart meters – which is the majority of homes – in New South Wales, south-east Queensland and South Australia from July next year, with other areas to potentially follow in 2027. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Spainish regional leader steps down over his handling of last year's Valencia flash floods

Carlos Mazón, the leader of Spain's Valencia region, has announced his resignation over his government's handling of last year's devastating flash floods

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2 w. ago Government announces £1.08bn budget for offshore wind power support

The cash pot for the next renewable electricity auction round aims to spur investment in clean power capacity.

Economics

2 w. ago Two dead and dozens arrested amid Cameroon election crackdown

Wave of unrest as polling suggests victory in presidential race for 92-year-old incumbent Paul BiyaAt least two people have been killed and dozens of protesters arrested in Cameroon as the government cracks down on dissent before the announcement of final results in this month’s presidential elections.Local media reports, citing preliminary data from the electoral commission (Elecam), suggest that victory for the 92-year-old incumbent, Paul Biya, is all but certain. That prospect has provoked anger and disbelief among his opponents, leading to unrest across several regions. Continue reading...

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