25 h. ago Keir Starmer under fresh pressure to scrap Digital ID scheme as poll shows majority of public now oppose it

A long-running poll has found that support for the policy has plummeted since the Prime Minister announced that mandatory Digital ID would be brought in for right-to-work checks.

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8 d. ago What happened next: the Oasis comeback – and how it transformed a hill in Manchester

When the band played their homecoming shows, the city council attempted to discourage ticketless fans from an area that became known as ‘Gallagher Hill’. But, realistically, nothing could keep them away ...‘If you lot are listening on the hill Bring It on Down,” Liam Gallagher said from the stage, dedicating the Oasis track to ticketless fans who had gathered in Heaton Park. When the band played their run of Manchester homecoming shows in July, an estimated 10,000 people made their way to what became known as “Gallagher Hill” over the five-night run.The Manchester shows were the only UK gigs that took place in a public space, as opposed to stadiums. Manchester city council had warned those without tickets to stay away, going so far as to erect another fence to block the view when word began to spread that people were gathering. But all attempts to discourage them were futile, as word about the “electric” atmosphere spread on social media. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Japan clears final hurdle to restart world’s largest nuclear plant

Restart of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility comes despite public opposition in Niigata, where many residents say safety concerns from Fukushima have not been resolved

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2 w. ago People aren't happy about plans to open new Lidl store in 'unsuitable' location on edge of town

The proposals for a store at New Hedges have received 89% public support but face community council opposition

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2 w. ago Shabana Mahmood tells Andy Burnham to 'focus on the day job' amid fresh claims he's ready to challenge Keir Starmer

The Home Secretary warned her party not to 'waste a single second' of being in power as she attempted to dampen down questions about the Prime Minister's future.

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2 w. ago Fresh blow for Keir Starmer as Greens' Zack Polanski is most popular party leader while PM languishes as most unpopular

The Opinium survey found Mr Polanski has a net approval rating of -1, which made him the most popular leader from Britain's five best-supported parties.

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3 w. ago Public meeting hears powerful testimony opposing planned Wishaw Neonatal Intensive Care Unit downgrade

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and deputy leader Jackie Baillie joined local candidates Mark Griffin and Ayeshah Khan and the Wishaw Neonatal Warriors campaign group.

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3 w. ago After months in hiding, Venezuelan opposition leader Machado reappears as a Nobel laureate

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has appeared in public for the first time in 11 months

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3 w. ago Oslo appearance by Nobel peace prize winner María Corina Machado cancelled

Press conference was expected to have been Venezuelan opposition leader’s first public appearance in 11 monthsA press conference in Oslo with the Nobel peace prize laureate María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader in hiding, has been cancelled, the Norwegian Nobel Institute has said, adding that it was “in the dark” as to her whereabouts.Machado last appeared in public on 9 January at a demonstration in Caracas protesting against the inauguration of Nicolás Maduro for his third term as president. The press conference, traditionally held by the Nobel laureate on the eve of the award ceremony, had been expected to be the 58-year-old’s first public appearance in 11 months. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Oslo appearance by Nobel peace prize winner María Corina Machado delayed

Press conference expected to go ahead later, Venezuelan opposition leader’s first public appearance in 11 monthsA press conference in Oslo with the Nobel peace prize laureate María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader in hiding, has been postponed but should take place later in the day, the Norwegian Nobel Institute has said.The press conference, traditionally held by the Nobel laureate on the eve of the award ceremony, is expected to be the 58-year-old’s first public appearance in 11 months. Machado last appeared in public on 9 January at a demonstration in Caracas protesting against the inauguration of Nicolás Maduro for his third term as president. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago David Cormack sets Aberdeen timeline for walking away from stadium talks in ominous council warning

A summit between the club and city officials is planning for this Friday after some public opposition from councillors

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