61 m. ago Starmer says Britain must never surrender flag after London protest amid backlash over Musk

Prime minister’s first comments since ‘Unite the Kingdom’ protest come amid a backlash over Elon Musk’s ‘disgusting’ remarks made to Tommy Robinson

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1 hour ago First asylum seekers will be sent back to France in days as ministers 'straining at the bit'

Asylum seekers who arrived in small boats will be sent back to France as soon as Monday under a one-in one-out deal Keir Starmer struck with French President Emmanuel Macron

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1 hour ago Starmer urged to make ‘populist case’ for workers’ rights reforms

Huge survey reveals employment rights overhaul popular with public despite many not knowing about billKeir Starmer must make the “populist case” for workers’ rights reforms, unions have said, after a new mega-poll suggested the reforms were the most popular of almost all policies but have extremely limited public recognition.The employment rights bill will return to the Commons on Monday with a pledge by senior government figures not to water down reforms to zero-hours contracts or new rights at work. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Starmer says he will 'never surrender' the Union Jack to those sowing 'violence, fear and division' after clashes at 'Unite the Kingdom' demo attended by more than 100,000

The Prime Minister broke his silence this afternoon, saying the country 'will not stand' for assaults on police officers after 26 were injured - four seriously - in clashes with right wing protesters.

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2 h. ago Starmer has until May to turn things around, say MPs and unions

PM’s attempt to focus on ‘delivery’ has been thrown into disarray by departures of Angela Rayner and Peter Mandelson

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2 h. ago Phillipson and Powell kick off Labour deputy race with very different visions for role

Education secretary says now is not time to ‘look backwards’ as Powell vows to be ‘independent voice’Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell fired the starting pistol in Labour’s deputy leadership race on Sunday, with the education secretary saying now was not the time to “look backward” on mistakes made by the party in its first year of government.The pair set out strikingly different approaches to the role of deputy leader, with Powell saying she would be an independent voice who would speak truth to senior leadership including Keir Starmer. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Police hunt man at Tommy Robinson rally who called for Keir Starmer's assassination

The Metropolitan Police are searching for a man at Tommy Robinson's rally who called for Keir Starmer to be assassinated and specifically for someone to shoot him

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2 h. ago The Guardian view on the UK’s dangerous moment: as Labour falters, the far right mobilises | Editorial

Political leadership is missing just as Britain needs it most. The government must step up as others stir division and disillusionment growsPeter Mandelson’s exit from public office in disgrace over his links to the millionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein should have been a low point for the government. Instead, it exposed a leadership in trouble, with further to fall. Sir Keir Starmer defended his ambassador after No 10 had seen the emails that sank him. Whether or not the prime minister read them, the damage is becoming institutionalised. Labour looks adrift – consumed by infighting as darker forces gather beyond Westminster.At the weekend, more than 110,000 marched through London in Britain’s largest far-right rally in decades. Organised by Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, and billed as a “festival of free speech”, it quickly descended into conspiracy theories, Islamophobia and anti-migrant bigotry. There was violence: 26 police officers were injured. St...

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2 h. ago King Charles fuming over Keir Starmer decision just days before Donald Trump visit

King Charles has reportedly been left frustrated by the Lord Mandelson controversy, which has created a "distraction" just days before President Donald Trump's UK visit

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3 h. ago ‘Free speech’ row threatens to derail Starmer’s talks with Trump on state visit as government mired in chaos

Exclusive: US concerns over free speech in the UK expected to be high on the agenda between Starmer and Trump during the state visit with UK side in chaos after Mandelson sacking

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3 h. ago This natural rubber yoga mat lasted me a decade of daily practice

The JadeYoga Harmony helped me unlock a new form of fitness, and stuck with me for the long haulHave a buy it for life product recommendation – or disagree with our review? Email thefilter.us@theguardian.comSign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things.The original yogis didn’t have rubber mats, or foam ones, for that matter. They had bare ground, grass mats and animal skins, if they were lucky. So when my wife suggested I spend $90 on a natural rubber yoga mat like the one she had, I balked. Is that really necessary?It turns out the answer was yes. Ten years later, I’m still using the JadeYoga Harmony mat I sprang for, and I’m no longer a skeptic, I’m an evangelist. Natural rubber provides enough cushion for comfort, enough grip to safely push my limits, and the durability of a truck tire. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago One in three UK workers considering a sabbatical — find out the best time to go

A third of workers are considering taking extended time off from their job to recharge or learn a new skill, but when is the right time go? Take this quiz to find out.

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4 h. ago Keir Starmer vows to 'never surrender' the Union Jack to those sowing 'violence, fear and division' after more than 100,000 take part in violent Tommy Robinson demo

The Prime Minister broke his silence this afternoon, saying the country 'will not stand' for assaults on police officers after 26 were injured - four seriously - in clashes with right wing protesters.

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4 h. ago Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses nation after mass Tommy Robinson 'flag' protest

Sir Keir Starmer said "we will not surrender our flag to those who use it as a symbol of violence, fear and division."

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4 h. ago Police search for Tommy Robinson supporter who called for Keir Starmer to be ‘assassinated’ during rally

A clip has been widely shared online and triggered furious reactions

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4 h. ago Keir Starmer releases statement after huge Tommy Robinson rally

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5 h. ago Starmer: We will not ‘surrender’ flag to be symbol of violence and division

Between 110,000 and 150,000 people turned out for the protest.

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5 h. ago BBQ and Sunday roast fans to fork out more for their grub as price of beef rockets

The price of beef has hit a record high as strong American and Chinese demand and dwindling global cattle numbers spark a 25% year-on-year price increase in the UK.

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5 h. ago Here’s a tip: eliminate US tipping culture and pay people a living wage

Our tipping culture was in place long before Trump, but his ‘no tax on tips’ promise – now law – is enabling itI’m here in Las Vegas for a conference where I just paid $7 for a cup of coffee and then was shamed into tipping another $1 to the server for pouring the coffee and handing it to me. Welcome to America. I feel like I’m tipping for everything, everywhere. And now it’s only going to get worse. And for that I blame President Trump.Of course, our tipping culture was in place long before Trump took office. But now that his “no tax on tips” promise became law, our government is officially enabling it. That’s good news for tipped workers and for small-business owners who may feel less pressure to pay higher wages if their workers are getting enough gratuities. But at the same time, it’s bad news for the rest of us who will likely feel even more obligated than ever to tip. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago The common sleep habit that increases risk of dozens of deadly conditions... including dementia and heart disease

A new Mayo Clinic study reveals that a common sleep disorder affecting over 70 million Americans, increases dementia risk by 40 percent equivalent to aging the brain by an additional 3.5 years.

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