5 h. ago Remembrance Sunday 2025: King's emotional salute to war heroes as William and Kate join Remembrance Sunday tribute

Royals join veterans, politicians, members of the public and thousands of military personnel for solemn service on Whitehall

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11 h. ago British Asian families urged to share stories of ‘greatest generation’ who fought for Britain

Half of UK public unaware of contribution made by 2.5m British Asian members of armed forces who served in second world warBritish Asian families are being urged to record the experiences of relatives who fought for Britain for “future generations” as data reveals half the British public don’t know that Indian members of the armed forces served in the second world war.The My Family Legacy project, backed by the Royal British Legion, is building an online archive of Asian veterans’ experiences to raise awareness of the shared histories and sacrifices of Britain’s diverse communities. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Sunbed wars move to Asia as overtourism threatens to match Spain, with 'Witherspoons' pubs serving pints and Full English breakfasts

There is a growing trend of Brits, particularly the younger generations, leaving behind Spain and heading to far-flung destinations - but this is having a negative impact on locals,

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51 h. ago Edinburgh street locked down by police amid ongoing incident

Emergency services are at the scene as members of the public have been asked to avoid the area.

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62 h. ago Town hall fatcats' payhike is insult when councils don't function as they should

Record View warns local authority chiefs they would be wise to remember they are public servants first and foremost.

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3 d. ago National investigation into Scotland's maternity services to be launched over 'serious concerns'

The decision comes after a damning report was published into maternity services at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

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3 d. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Should the Villa vs Maccabi FC match be allowed to go ahead tonight despite Muslim protestors threatening violence?

Gangs of masked Muslim protestors have posted 'Zionists not welcome' signs around Birmingham just hours before Aston Villa 's clash against Maccabi Tel Aviv.

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3 d. ago Labour's workers' rights Bill could cost NHS, police and fire service £1bn a year and 'wreak havoc' on public sector, Tories warn

Angela Rayner's Employment Rights Bill will make it £154 more expensive to employ every single worker, according to analysis by the Conservatives.

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4 d. ago Democrats win big over GOP incumbents in 2 statewide Georgia utility regulator races

Democrats have won blowout victories in two races for the Georgia Public Service Commission

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4 d. ago British leftwingers elated by Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York, with some saying election has lessons for Labour – UK politics live

Sadiq Khan, Zack Polanski and Zarah Sultana among figures on the left praising the mayor-elect as they look at potential blueprint for elections in UKLibby Brooks is the Guardian’s Scotland correspondent.Scotland’s finance secretary Shona Robison has called for “urgent engagement” with the UK chancellor after Rachel Reeves flagged up the prospect of tax rises yesterday.We are calling on the UK government’s autumn budget to deliver more funding for those public services, infrastructure, and cost of living support – including by abolishing the two-child limit in universal credit.Scotland has been short-changed in the past, and we must not be left as an afterthought in the UK government’s budget. Under the current arrangements Scotland has to wait and see what impact the chancellor’s decisions will have for us.Recently the chancellor admitted that Brexit has damaged the economy. Brexit has had a hugely negative impact on public spending, reducing the available investment for public ser...

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5 d. ago 'Significant strengths' found in service provision at Ayrshire care service

The gradings come from the Care Inspectorate who visited the service in October with their findings now published.

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5 d. ago Boost to North Ayrshire libraries as they are granted a share of 200k improvement fund

Twelve public libraries across Scotland are set to transform their services thanks to the cash injection from the fund.

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5 d. ago Reeves refuses to say she will stick to manifesto pledge on tax rises and insists she must face world ‘as it is’ – UK politics live

Chancellor says she is focused on priorities for British people in pre-budget speech laying ground for expected tax risesBusiness live: UK borrowing costs fall and pound hits six-month lowReeves says welfare needs to be reformed.There is nothing progressive about refusing to reform a system that is leaving one in eight young people out of education, or employment. I put our public finances back on a firm footing, provided an urgent cash injection into a faltering public services and began rebuilding our economy.But since that budget, the world has thrown even more challenges our way. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Public servants are being targeted and MPs have been murdered. But we will prevent fear from destroying our politics | Dan Jarvis

A new law will restrict protests outside the homes of public office holders. The right to demonstrate is a given, but to menace private homes is just not right Every day, I hear appalling stories of the abuse suffered by people who step forward to represent their communities and serve our country. It is shocking to see the level of harassment and intimidation faced by those in our parliament, our town halls and elsewhere in public service. Every story I hear only increases my determination to stop it happening and keep those who serve safe.The horrific murders of my friends Jo Cox and David Amess were not isolated tragedies. They sent shockwaves through parliament and our democracy. Their loss left behind grief and a fear that shapes our politics.Dan Jarvis is security minister and Labour MP for Barnsley North Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Reeves says UK has suffered ‘years of economic mismanagement’ in speech preparing ground for tax rises – politics live

Chancellor says she is focused on priorities for British people and previous governments have limited UK’s potentialReeves says welfare needs to be reformed.There is nothing progressive about refusing to reform a system that is leaving one in eight young people out of education, or employment. I put our public finances back on a firm footing, provided an urgent cash injection into a faltering public services and began rebuilding our economy.But since that budget, the world has thrown even more challenges our way. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago States and cities challenge Trump policy overhauling public service loan forgiveness

More than 20 Democrat-led states are challenging a new Trump administration rule designed to block nonprofit and government workers from a student loan cancellation program if federal officials conclude their employer has a “substantial illegal purpose.”

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6 d. ago Public service productivity tumbles at fastest rate in nearly three years after Labour's pay and spending splurges

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to blame Brexit and Tory austerity for another grim package of tax hikes in the Budget on November 26.

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6 d. ago William and Kate throw party for builders and staff who helped them leave 'cursed' cottage early

The Prince and Princess of Wales served drinks and nibbles at The York Club, a private pub near Forest Lodge, their 'forever' home in Windsor Great Park, on Friday.

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7 d. ago ROBERT JOBSON: Revealed: What Harry and Meghan did that made the late Queen so furious she hurled her newspaper to the floor

For the late Queen's generation, teatime was sacrosanct: a pause in the day to reflect and refresh. For the monarch herself, it was also a cherished private time in a life devoted to public service.

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7 d. ago ROBERT JOBSON: The late Queen's shocking gesture which revealed the depth of her fury at Harry and Meghan

For the late Queen's generation, teatime was sacrosanct: a pause in the day to reflect and refresh. For the monarch herself, it was also a cherished private time in a life devoted to public service.

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