2 h. ago Uproar as council bans union flag exhibition over fears it could offend minorities

Artist Gil Mualem-Doron's New Union Flag was made using textiles from across a wide range ethnic communities to celebrate Britain's diversity.

Politics

5 d. ago Musicians’ Union welcomes government ban on inflated gig ticket resales

The union said the move to ban resales for profit would help to maintain the relationship between artists and their fans.

Politics

7 d. ago New UK bank account rule coming into force for anyone with less than £120,000

Up to £120,000 of your cash will be returned to you if a UK-authorised bank, building society or credit union goes out of business

Economics

7 d. ago British oatcake could be banned by Brussels diplomats as part of Keir Starmer's reset deal with the European Union

The national favourite, often served with cheese or full English items, might not meet strict European food safety rules in what is being called another Brexit 'sausage war'.

Politics

8 d. ago With neonicotinoid pesticide ban, France’s birds make a tentative recovery

Analysis shows small hike in populations of insect-eating species after 2018 ruling, but full recovery may take decadesInsect-eating bird populations in France appear to be making a tentative recovery after a ban on bee-harming pesticides, according to the first study to examine how wildlife is returning in Europe.Neonicotinoids are the world’s most common class of insecticides, widely used in agriculture and for flea control in pets. By 2022, four years after the European Union banned neonicotinoid use in fields, researchers observed that France’s population of insect-eating birds had increased by 2%-3%. These included blackbirds, blackcaps and chaffinches, which feed on insects as adults and as chicks. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago British & Irish Lions plan ban on R360 players to stop Red Roses jumping ship

Eight of 12 tier-one unions already plan to ban rebelsLions hope to sway stars lured by league’s salary offersThe British & Irish Lions are planning to follow the example of the biggest unions by banning players who join R360 in a move designed primarily to prevent an exodus of England’s Red Roses stars to the rebel league.Eight of the 12 tier-one unions, led by England and New Zealand, announced last month that they would not select R360 players, and the Guardian has learned that the Lions will follow suit. Ireland, Scotland, France, Italy, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa also came out in support of a ban, but Wales and Argentina did not due to smaller player pools and weaker domestic leagues. Continue reading...

Sport

1 week ago Springboks lock Lood de Jager handed ban after red card against France

De Jager will miss the remainder of South Africa’s Quilter Nations Series campaign

Politics

2 w. ago Rangers ultras group Union Bears hit out at Dundee for blocking Remembrance Day tifo

RANGERS ultras group the Union Bears say Dundee have banned them from displaying a tifo commemorating Remembrance Day. The Gers face the Dark Blues at Dens Park on Remembrance Sunday as Danny Rohl's men looks to bounce back from their Europa League defeat to Roma. But the supporters' group claim they won't be able to...

Events

3 w. ago Bank of England's £200bn gold bars will be left 'vulnerable' when security guards strike in pay row, union bosses say

Around 40 security guards represented by union Unite are set to walk out next month, leaving the Bank of England 'at risk'.

Economics