9 h. ago Nursing chief warns of 'escalation' unless Labour bows to demands for bumper pay hikes

Royal College of Nursing chief Nicola Ranger will accuse ministers of 'insulting' the profession by delaying a formal offer.

Events

4 d. ago Interest rates live updates: Bank of England slashes interest rates to 4.25% in boost to homeowners

It marks lowest level for two years as central bank warns escalating global trade war will drag on growth over next three years

Society

4 d. ago ‘No winners’ from further military escalation in Kashmir, warns Swinney

First Minister John Swinney said growing tensions in the region would be ‘worrying’ for Indian and Pakistani communities in Scotland.

Events

1 week ago Battle over Brockwell Park escalates as locals warn area could become ‘soulless’ without music festivals

“For too long, a small but powerful group has dominated the debate about Lambeth’s future,” an open letter written to residents has said

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1 week ago Plan to give council chief executives £19,000 pay hike shelved

A proposal that triggered a backlash has been deferred by council chiefs.

Economics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves told how much millions of NHS staff and teachers' pay should increase by

Chancellor Rachel Reeves last year proposed a pay hike of 2.8% for millions of public sector workers - leading one union to describe the offer as an 'insult'

Economics

3 w. ago Cops struggling to stop gang war escalating as union warn "more lives at risk"

David Kennedy, General Secretary of the Scottish Police Federation, has called for investment in frontline policing as staffing shortages make it hard for officers to respond.

Events

3 w. ago Shein and Temu issue warning to shoppers as Donald Trump trade war with China escalates

The price hikes also come ahead of the end of the 'de minimis' tax loophole, which allows imports that are worth under $800 can enter the US duty-free

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3 w. ago Ryanair issues new Spain travel warning to UK tourists in 'escalating' war

Ryanair has insisted Spain must solve the 'problem' of its 'broken' pricing structure for regional airports or the airline will continue to move flights away from the country

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