6 h. ago European human rights watchdog triggers row with Government over warnings

Michael O’Flaherty published letters raising concerns over the treatment of transgender people and policing protests in the UK.

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10 h. ago Supreme Court gender ruling risks leaving trans people in ‘intermediate zone’ and could breach ECHR, UK warned

A European human rights watchdog has warned Britain’s treatment of trans people could breach the ECHR

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11 h. ago Treatment of trans people in Britain could breach human rights law, warns ECHR watchdog

Michael O'Flaherty, the Council of Europe's commissioner for human rights, has written to senior MPs to raise his concerns about trans rights in the UK.

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17 h. ago Service charges laid bare: Flat owners hammered by costs in the TENS of thousands

New data reveals where in Britain people pay the most in service charges, as fears grow that the fees are making flats hard to sell.

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48 h. ago New genetic tests could ‘transform’ incurable cancer treatment

The disease is considered incurable and affects around 33,000 people in the UK

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65 h. ago ‘Brummies united against racism’: poster campaign takes on the far right

A message of neighbourly solidarity is thriving in Birmingham against a backdrop of racist intimidationWhen Mus unfurled the leaflet lying on her driveway, she was left shocked, angry and upset. “White Britons are already a minority in London it is clear that if these trends continue white people will become a minority in Britain,” it read.The leaflet, written by a far-right group, was distributed along her street three years ago in Moseley, a leafy suburb of Birmingham. It went on to blame NHS waiting lists, a shortage of social housing and even traffic on “the rising population”. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Brits told to do one thing before power cuts hit during winter

As Britain braces for more extreme weather and potential power cuts, people are being urged to do one simple thing - and it's crucial ahead of the festive season

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4 d. ago Top jaw: this miraculous laser treatment can transform your jawline

We have lift-off! This treatment comes as close to a facelift as you can get — without going under the knife

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6 d. ago All black British people 'should be paid slavery reparations', Sir Lenny Henry says

Sir Lenny Henry - who has co-written a book on the subject, The Big Payback - has outlined the reasons why black people living in Britain and not just the states should receive compensation.

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6 d. ago Black Britons 'should be paid slavery reparations', Sir Lenny Henry says

Sir Lenny Henry - who has co-written a book on the subject, The Big Payback - has outlined the reasons why black people living in Britain and not just the states should receive compensation.

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7 d. ago Ladybirds 'swarm' UK homes as expert gives reason for 'invasion'

Large swarms of ladybirds have been spotted invading homes across Britain, leaving many people confused, but now one expert has explained the reason behind the behaviour

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7 d. ago What will Douglas Ross' Right to Addiction Recovery Bill do as key concern raised

Douglas Ross’s proposed legislation would embed a right to recovery for those diagnosed with an addiction in law.

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8 d. ago Ladybirds swarm UK homes as baffled Brits given reason for 'invasion'

Large swarms of ladybirds have been spotted invading homes around Britain, leaving many people baffled - and now one expert has explained the reason behind their behaviour

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8 d. ago Term ‘disabled’ being used too widely, shadow work and pensions secretary says – UK politics live

Helen Whateley says ‘millions are sitting on the sofa at home’Mel Stride, the shadow chancellor, was doing an interview round for the Conservatives this morning, and Miatta Fahnbulleh, the faith and communities minister, was on the air on behalf of the government. They were both asked about the latest development in the flag phenomenon – the former footballer turned property developer Gary Neville saying that he took down a union flag flying at one of his building sites because he felt it was being used in a “negative fashion”.Asked if Neville (a Labour supporter) had a point, Fahnbulleh told ITV’s Good Morning Britain:I think he’s really right, that there are people who are trying to divide us at the moment I spent a lot of time going around our communities, talking to people. People are ground down. We’ve had a decade-and-a-half in which living standards haven’t budged and people have seen their communities held down. And you will get people trying to stoke division, trying to bla...

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8 d. ago Communities urged to stand together against hate a week on from synagogue attack

Schools and community groups are preparing to hold silences on Thursday to mark a moment of solidarity.

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8 d. ago Tory plan to scrap green energy measures called ‘contradictory nonsense’ by environment groups – UK politics live

Shadow energy secretary’s plans dismissed as ‘dead wrong’ by environment groupsMel Stride, the shadow chancellor, was doing an interview round for the Conservatives this morning, and Miatta Fahnbulleh, the faith and communities minister, was on the air on behalf of the government. They were both asked about the latest development in the flag phenomenon – the former footballer turned property developer Gary Neville saying that he took down a union flag flying at one of his building sites because he felt it was being used in a “negative fashion”.Asked if Neville (a Labour supporter) had a point, Fahnbulleh told ITV’s Good Morning Britain:I think he’s really right, that there are people who are trying to divide us at the moment I spent a lot of time going around our communities, talking to people. People are ground down. We’ve had a decade-and-a-half in which living standards haven’t budged and people have seen their communities held down. And you will get people trying to stoke divisi...

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8 d. ago ‘First job bonus’ worth £5k planned for young people, Stride tells Tory conference – UK politics live

Shadow chancellor sets out spending plans as party conference continues in ManchesterMel Stride, the shadow chancellor, was doing an interview round for the Conservatives this morning, and Miatta Fahnbulleh, the faith and communities minister, was on the air on behalf of the government. They were both asked about the latest development in the flag phenomenon – the former footballer turned property developer Gary Neville saying that he took down a union flag flying at one of his building sites because he felt it was being used in a “negative fashion”.Asked if Neville (a Labour supporter) had a point, Fahnbulleh told ITV’s Good Morning Britain:I think he’s really right, that there are people who are trying to divide us at the moment I spent a lot of time going around our communities, talking to people. People are ground down. We’ve had a decade-and-a-half in which living standards haven’t budged and people have seen their communities held down. And you will get people trying to stoke ...

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9 d. ago The welfare system should be a safety net not a lifestyle choice... that's why we'll stop benefits for anxiety: HELEN WHATELY

In Britain today, millions of people who could work are instead trapped on benefits. That's not compassion - it's failure.

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9 d. ago Badenoch warned plans to ditch ECHR is ‘death wish’ for Tory party

Conservative leader has taken her party to the hard right with the announcement they would leave the European Convention on Human Rights and deport 150,000 illegal immigrants a year

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9 d. ago Britain is 'obviously not a safe country': Thousands of Jewish people come together to mourn two men killed in terror attack

Leading Jewish figures gave defiant speeches in Trafalgar Square on the eve of the anniversary of the October 7 massacre in Israel , where they warned they face their biggest threat in a generation.

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