22 h. ago Reform’s war on net zero plans will cost one million jobs, Labour say

Energy minister Michael Shanks said Reform’s plans are ‘anti-jobs’ and ‘anti-growth’

Economics

22 h. ago Labour accuses Reform of threatening almost one million jobs with net zero plans

Reform deputy leader Richard Tice wrote to energy companies urging them not to invest in the latest round of green energy contracts.

Events

36 h. ago Diane Abbott accuses Keir Starmer of trying to force her out of Labour as veteran leftwinger's anti

The veteran leftwinger was suspended last night for claiming in a BBC interview that prejudice faced by Jews was not on par with colour-based discrimination.

Politics

51 h. ago Starmer hits back at ‘rattled’ accusation over Labour MP suspensions

Sir Keir Starmer rejected comparisons to Sir Tony Blair when grilled over the suspension of Labour MPs due to their opposition of welfare cuts.

Events

52 h. ago New £1.25million expansion plan for popular Balmaha spot in local jobs boost

The waterside lodge at the Oak Tree Inn could bring 32 additional jobs for the community.

Economics

55 h. ago UK payrolls down by 178,000 over last year; Bundesbank chief defends central bank independence after Trump’s attacks on Powell – business live

UK company payrolls have fallen by 178,000 in last year, pushing unemployment rate to four-year highAnalysis: The rise in unemployment shows the UK jobs market is cooling, but it is not collapsingDeutsche Bank’s chief UK economist Sanjay Raja agrees that the UK’s labour market is continuing to cool, with both payrolls and vacancies down.Raja explains:Redundancies remain elevated with the May data showing a 114k increase in the three months to May – its highest level in three months. Jobs demand remains weak as hiring plans are near a standstill.This will continue to see unemployment rise – but we think this will be a slow grind higher as opposed to a whipsaw higher. For the MPC, despite the bump higher in inflation, the loosening in labour market should give the BoE reason to proceed with a gradual dial down of restrictive policy.The fallout in the labour market from the hikes in National Insurance Contributions and the minimum wage is not as big as previously thought. Even so, as p...

Economics

68 h. ago Labour is accused of bid to rig next election as it is set to announce votes for 16

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is expected to set out a plan to enfranchise under-18s today.

Politics

3 d. ago PM Keir Starmer suspends MPs over 'persistent k***headery' in brutal warning to rebels

At least three Labour MPs have been suspended from the parliamentary party in a political bloodbath, with one Labour source accusing them of "persistent k***headery"

Events

3 d. ago Wales facing shortage of teachers as students put off by long hours, high stress and workload

The Welsh Government education reform agenda "is quite seriously threatened if the crisis in initial teacher education is not addressed", Senedd warned

Society

4 d. ago Victims of Southend plane crash included nurse on first day of job

Police have confirmed the plane was a medical transport leaving London Southend for the Netherlands

Events

5 d. ago Tragic nurse killed in Southend Airport plane crash was on first day of new job

Maria Fernanda Rojas Ortiz was on her first day aboard a private medical jet when it spiralled off the runway and nose-dived into the ground after taking off at Southend Airport.

Events

5 d. ago Nurse killed in Southend Airport plane crash was on first day of her new job

Maria Fernanda Rojas Ortiz was on her first day working aboard a private medical jet when it cork-screwed off the runway and nose-dived into the ground after taking off at Southend Airport

Events

5 d. ago Southend Airport: Nurse killed in plane crash was on first day of her new job

A friend told the Mirror the medic was on her first day working aboard a private medical jet when it cork-screwed off the runway and nose-dived into the ground after taking off at Southend Airport

Events

5 d. ago Labour accused of 'crocodile tears' over junior doctors strike as ministers criticise medical union for low turnout in ballot

Angela Rayner 's radical workers' rights Bill will soon scrap the 50 per cent turnout threshold which unions must meet to hold legal strike action.

Politics

8 d. ago Labour goes to war with Unite: Union accused of 'silly stunts' after suspending Angela Rayner for failing to back striking bin workers 'causing misery' in Birmingham

The party accused Unite of engaging in 'silly stunts' after its annual conference voted to suspend the membership of the Deputy Prime Minister, who said the walk-out was causing 'misery' and should end.

Events

8 d. ago Thousands of BBC jobs at risk as broadcaster considers major outsourcing drive

Exclusive: BBC understood to be speaking to US tech giants as it desperately seeks cost savingsThe BBC is examining a significant outsourcing drive that could put thousands of jobs at risk as it desperately searches for savings, the Guardian understands.The plans being considered include the offshoring of jobs currently carried out in the UK, with the BBC understood to be talking to US tech giants as potential partners. It is said to include the outsourcing of recommendation algorithms, which direct users to content. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Russia has committed flagrant human rights abuses in Ukraine since 2014, rules ECHR

Extrajudicial killings, sexual violence and forced labour among accusations upheld by court in judgmentRussia has committed flagrant and unprecedented abuses of human rights since it invaded Ukraine in 2014, including extrajudicial killings, sexual violence and forced labour, the European court of human rights has found.The court’s grand chamber unanimously held that between 11 May 2014 and 16 September 2022, when Russia ceased to be a party to the European convention on human rights it had committed “manifestly unlawful conduct on a massive scale”.Indiscriminate military attacks.Summary executions of civilians and Ukrainian military personnel.Torture, including the use of rape as a weapon of war.Unlawful and arbitrary detention of civilians.Unjustified displacement and transfer of civilians.Intimidation, harassment and persecution of all religious groups other than adherents of the historically Moscow-aligned Ukrainian Orthodox church.Intimidation and violence against journalists a...

Events

1 week ago Ministers face fresh challenge to welfare reforms in Wednesday votes

Labour MP for York Central Rachael Maskell accused the Government of being ‘stubborn’ in its welfare reform efforts.

Politics

1 week ago Major retailer to create 400 jobs by opening 10 new stores in huge boost to market

In a major boost to the job market, Tesco's planned €40million investment is a significant move to expand the retailer's operations in the Republic of Ireland with 10 new stores

Politics

1 week ago SNP Government accused of 'dereliction of duty' over nuclear power snub

EXCLUSIVE: The GMB union is urging SNP ministers to reconsider a ban on new nuclear power plants to help create thousands of well-paid jobs in Scotland.

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