96 m. ago Britain's disappearing armed forces: How UK's military has shrunk by nearly 200,000 since the height of the Cold War

The RAF now has one of the smallest combat fleets in history, while the British Army looks set to drop below 70,000 for the first time since the Napoleonic era.

Events

3 h. ago Most of Rachel Maddow’s and Joy Reid’s staff to be cut amid MSNBC’s programming shakeup

A network source reiterated that these are not ‘widespread layoffs’ and impacted staffers will be able to reapply to 100+ new jobs that will open this week.

Politics

5 h. ago More than 1,000 British staff cut from key Ukraine troop training programme

Exclusive: As of January, there were just 369 UK staff working on the British-led programme that has trained over 51,000 Ukrainian soldiers to resist Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion

Politics

6 h. ago Ukraine minerals deal agreed as Donald Trump drops key demand ahead of talks with Keir Starmer in Washington

The PM will travel to Washington following his weekly Commons grilling after announcing dramatic increase in UK’s war chest

Politics

26 h. ago ‘We’re being treated as grifters or terrorists’: US federal workers on the fear and chaos of their firings

An educator, archaeologist and scientist were among the thousands of government workers culled by Musk’s agencyThe Trump administration has fired at least 20,000 government employees in its first month, as Elon Musk’s so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) dramatically overhauls work at federal agencies. Some economists have speculated that these terminations, which could affect nearly 300,000 workers, will be the biggest job cuts in US history.Most of the workers cut were in probationary periods and lacked job protections that come with longer terms of employment. In social media spaces, especially the r/fednews subreddit, these workers described scenes of confusion and feelings of anger directed at Musk, an unelected billionaire dubbed a “special government employee” by the White House. Last week, unions for federal workers sued the Trump administration for unlawfully using probationary periods to cut staff. Continue reading...

Events

30 h. ago The Man United 'nepo baby' staff call the unpopular ownership's 'spy' as they cut costs and jobs: Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 'junior right

Amid the latest round of redundancies, staff have reportedly viewed Ineos manager Josh Thompson as a 'spy' for the club's hierachy, including Ratcliffe and key ally Sir Dave Brailsford.

Politics

39 h. ago Prospect of UK troops being deployed to Ukraine a step closer

Military experts have suggested the British force could be as large as 15,000 personnel and would include RAF jets and a Royal Navy force in the Black Sea, as well as ground troops.

Politics

48 h. ago Starbucks to cut menu items and lay off 1,100 staff to streamline operations

About 30 percent of its menu will be cut to simplify its processes

Politics

49 h. ago Starbucks to cut menu items and lay off staff to streamline operations

About 30 per cent of its menu will be cut to simplify its processes

Politics

54 h. ago Donald Trump's foreign aid clampdown could force controversial LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall to 'cut half of its staff'

The controversial LGBTQ+ lobbying group was told on Thursday that only roles with dedicated funding would remain following a 'restructuring' of the charity.

Politics

55 h. ago LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall to 'cut half of staff' after Trump freezes foreign aid

The controversial LGBTQ+ lobbying group was told on Thursday that only roles with dedicated funding would remain following a 'restructuring' of the charity.

Politics

63 h. ago Trump administration briefing: Zelenskyy rejects US minerals demand; bomb threat sent to anti

From a fight over a $500bn minerals deal to Trump ‘surrendering to the Russians’ – here are the key US politics stories from Sunday at a glanceAs Ukraine prepared to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of the country, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he would be willing to step down if it meant peace or membership of Nato, something the US and some other Nato member states oppose. Zelenskyy insisted he wanted good, “friendly” relations with America – a “strategic partner” – and shrugged off Trump’s bruising description of him as a “dictator” for not holding elections during wartime.But he also said that he would not sign a $500bn minerals deal proposed by the US. He said the figure was far higher than the US’s actual military contribution of $100bn. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago British tourist, 69, faces £76,000 medical bill after her tonsillitis 'erupts', leaving frying pan

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. Pamela Gatehouse, 69, and her 71-year-old husband John, from Carshalton, Surrey, had travelled to Bangkok, to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

Economics

6 d. ago British Gas owner Centrica profits hit as 70,000 customers leave the energy giant

Centrica said earnings in its British Gas energy supply division for households and businesses tumbled to £297m last year, from £751m in 2023

Economics

6 d. ago Third of small businesses plan to cut staff amid fears that Angela Rayner's overhaul of workers' rights will 'wreak havoc' on 'a fragile' UK economy, industry leaders warn

The Deputy Prime Minister's plan includes expanding the grounds for unfair dismissal and could hit businesses with higher sick pay costs.

Events

7 d. ago US reveals three key developments from Russia talks in bid to end Ukraine war

United States and Russian officials have met in Saudi Arabia for talks over Ukraine, with both sides emerging to say that they have agreed on three key areas which they will work on

Events

8 d. ago British Gas sending letters to 600,000 customers as households urged to respond

The major energy firm is extending its "You Pay We Pay" initiative, which matches customers' energy debt repayments to help them pay off their bills quicker - or prevent energy debt overall

Society

8 d. ago British Gas contacting 600,000 people this month who may be eligible for energy bill help

The British Gas Energy Trust also provides financial support of up to £2,000 to customers with other suppliers.

Science