In an unprecedented display of unity, over 300,000 public sector workers across New Zealand have launched the country's largest-ever strike, demanding better pay and working conditions amid soaring inflation.
Tánaiste Micheál Martin faced heated demonstrations as pro-Palestinian activists and anti-immigration groups converged on Dublin streets, requiring significant Garda presence.
RMT union leader Mick Lynch faces scrutiny after spending thousands on a Las Vegas conference and luxury hotel stays, funded by members' subscription fees during a cost of living crisis.
In a significant break from tradition, the Royal Navy has replaced the Union Jack with a new ensign across its entire fleet of warships, marking the end of a centuries-old naval custom.
A Labour-run council faces furious criticism after banning traditional Remembrance Day symbols including poppies and Union Jacks from official communications in what's being called a 'woke' crackdown on British traditions.
Former reality television millionaire leads extraordinary occupation of historic 13th-century castle in dramatic protest against Chancellor's controversial non-dom tax reforms, creating political spectacle in the English countryside.
The prestigious Oxford Union faces mounting criticism after paying £25,000 for an Instagram post featuring Donald Trump, sparking outrage among students and alumni over the controversial expenditure.
A Westminster cafe owner faces council pressure to remove a Union Flag mural despite local support, sparking debate about national pride and local authority overreach in central London.
In a dramatic legal U-turn, all charges have been dismissed against a woman arrested for waving the Union Flag outside a council-commandeered migrant hotel in Essex. The case has sparked national debate about protest rights and police powers.
Unite union leader Alan Jones issues stark warning as Britain's manufacturing sector faces catastrophic decline, calling for immediate intervention to save vital industries and skilled jobs.
Rail union general secretary Alan Jones has been suspended from his role pending an internal investigation, creating turmoil within the RMT leadership during critical negotiations.
Local residents in Westminster have resorted to dramatic measures, using forklifts and concrete barriers to shut down their street after Ministry of Justice plans threatened their community with increased traffic and security risks.
Cross-party politicians demand investigation into TikTok's alleged suppression of workers' rights and union recognition efforts at their UK offices.
Labour councillors in Manchester have sparked a political storm by demanding the removal of Union Jack flags from council buildings, arguing they represent 'colonial history' rather than modern British values.
Former Blue Peter presenter Richard Bacon faces furious backlash from politicians and public after branding the Union Flag 'a symbol of division' during heated Good Morning Britain discussion about national identity.
Former Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan launches blistering attack on Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville, labelling him a 'coward' and 'champagne socialist' following Neville's controversial remarks about the Union Jack flag.
Construction workers at Gary Neville's Manchester development were ordered to remove a Union Jack flag, sparking debate about national pride and workplace policies at the former footballer's project.
In a landmark security transition, African Union peacekeepers have withdrawn from key military bases in Mogadishu, handing control to Somali forces amid ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
Rome and cities across Italy stand still in unprecedented national strike called by major unions protesting Israel's military actions in Gaza, with transport and schools disrupted nationwide.
Major Italian cities face widespread disruption as unions stage 24-hour general strike protesting Israel's military action in Gaza while demanding better domestic employment conditions.
Revealed: The staggering cost of Union Jacks flown during Donald Trump's controversial UK state visit, raising questions about diplomatic spending priorities.
Northumbria Police face backlash after confiscating a Union Jack flag from a 16-year-old during counter-demonstration against migrant protests. Civil liberties groups question the legality of the seizure.
A Labour council leader in Stoke-on-Trent faces intense backlash after inflammatory remarks made in a leaked WhatsApp group, calling Union Jack flag campaigners 'criminals' and 'nonces'.
A serving Metropolitan Police constable faces criminal charges after being accused of striking a Green Party local election candidate during a heated anti-Israel demonstration in central London. The incident, captured on video, has sparked an internal inv
A senior Liberal Democrat figure has issued a stark warning against the co-opting of the Union Jack and St George's Cross, stating they must never be used as symbols of hatred or to frighten communities.
Sainsbury's has removed a babygrow featuring a modern twist on the St George's Cross from sale after customers accused the design of 'virtue signalling' and disrespecting the traditional English flag.
Hannah Thomas has been awarded £22,000 in legal costs after a court found NSW police used excessive force, injuring her at a 2021 pro-Palestinian protest. A landmark ruling for protest rights.
A British homeowner in a quiet residential street has draped his property in Union Jack flags in a dramatic protest against illegal immigration, sparking local debate and council attention.
Starbucks faces a major legal and PR crisis as US labour officials allege the coffee chain illegally fired over 20 employees across multiple states for their union organising efforts.
Thousands of protesters descended upon central London in a dramatic demonstration against Donald Trump, featuring giant nappy-clad effigies, 'MAGA' drags, and placards branding the former President a fascist.