Starmer unveils voluntary digital ID card plan
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer unveils plans for a voluntary digital ID system to combat illegal migration and streamline public services - but could it become mandatory?
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Claire's to close 145 UK stores in restructuring
Iconic accessories chain Claire's announces sweeping UK store closures and company voluntary arrangement amid challenging retail climate. Find out which locations are affected.
UK Economy Stagnates as Construction Output Plummets
Britain's economic recovery hits a wall as construction output plummets 1.9% in April, wiping out service sector gains and raising Budget concerns for the Chancellor.
Labour unveils pay boost and reform for England's care sector
The Labour government announces transformative plans to tackle England's care crisis with significant pay increases and a new national negotiating body, marking the biggest reform in decades.
Private sector jobs surge past pre-pandemic peak
Exclusive analysis of ONS figures shows a dramatic jobs market reversal, with private sector employment hitting a record high as the public sector workforce contracts for the ninth consecutive quarter.
UK Women Choosing Child-Free Lives: The Silent Revolution
Exploring the complex social, economic, and personal factors driving the significant rise of childless women in Britain, challenging outdated stereotypes and societal expectations.
ICE offers free flights to California migrants in 'self-deportation' drive
US immigration authorities launch a controversial programme offering free flights to migrants in California willing to leave voluntarily, sparking debate about immigration enforcement tactics.
Cost-of-Living Crisis Forces UK Charity Closures
A devastating new report reveals hundreds of UK charities, including major names like Oxfam and Macmillan, are shutting down services and branches as the cost-of-living crisis bites, threatening vital support for the nation's most vulnerable.
Wales Tops UK Insolvency Chart as Personal Debt Crisis Bites
Exclusive analysis reveals a personal debt crisis gripping Britain, with Wales recording the highest rate of insolvency procedures in England and Wales. Discover the regional hotspots and the alarming 15% annual surge in IVAs.
RSC Offers Voluntary Redundancy to All Staff Amid Funding Crisis
The Royal Shakespeare Company faces severe financial pressure as it invites voluntary redundancies following government arts funding reductions and rising operational costs.
Gold Coast Grandfather's Plea Under New Assisted Dying Laws
A terminally ill grandfather's heart-wrenching final days have sparked emotional debate as Queensland's assisted dying laws come into effect, allowing patients choice in their final moments.
Daughter of Abuser Voluntarily Enters NSW Prison After His Death
A New South Wales woman's extraordinary decision to enter prison voluntarily after her abusive father's death reveals deep trauma and sparks a national conversation about justice for victims of familial sexual abuse.
Lloyds warns 3000 staff: Improve performance or face sack
Exclusive: Lloyds Banking Group has issued formal warnings to 3000 employees, stating they face dismissal unless performance improves significantly, in one of the UK's largest workforce restructuring moves.
Hilton Plans New Cambridgeshire Hotel & Spa with 70 Jobs
Global hospitality giant Hilton announces plans for a new 150-room hotel and luxury spa in Cambridgeshire, creating 70 new jobs and boosting the local economy.
Wes Streeting: 'The NHS is broken' and needs major surgery
In a bombshell interview, Labour's Wes Streeting declares the NHS 'broken' and vows to confront tough truths, including the need for private sector help and a crackdown on 'sick note culture', to save the cherished institution.
Target warehouse staff demand pay rise in walk-out protest
Exclusive: Warehouse operatives at a major Target distribution hub are demanding higher pay, staging a unique 'walk to the entrance' protest. The action highlights the growing tension between big-box retailers and their logistics workforce amidst the cost
Derryn Hinch, 81, considers assisted dying after health battles
Australian media legend Derryn Hinch reveals he is contemplating voluntary assisted dying following serious heart issues and a gruelling skin cancer battle, sparking a national conversation on end-of-life choices.
Energy tycoon flees mansion as oil firm collapses in debt
Exclusive investigation reveals how oil magnate Andrew Perchard abandoned his multi-million-pound Surrey estate, leaving creditors owed millions as his firm, APEC Energy, entered administration.
SNP's £150k 'Work From Home' Fat-Cat Sparks Fury
Exclusive: A senior Scottish Government official is under fire for a £150,000 salary and a generous hybrid working arrangement, sparking accusations of hypocrisy and 'fat-cat' culture within the SNP administration.
UK Business Confidence Hits 18-Month High Amid Economic Recovery
New CBI survey reveals strongest UK business optimism since early 2024, with manufacturing and services sectors leading growth. Inflation expectations ease as Bank of England faces policy dilemma.
UK Gov Mandates Immediate Data Breach Reporting for Ministers
Exclusive: The UK government unveils stringent new data breach protocols for ministers and officials, mandating immediate reporting and transparency in a major cybersecurity overhaul.
Border Patrol Arrests Elite Washington Firefighters
Exclusive: US Border Patrol agents have detained multiple firefighters from an elite Washington State crew, throwing critical wildfire operations into chaos and sparking a major political row over immigration enforcement priorities.
Van Gogh Museum Closes Amid Amsterdam Staffing Crisis
Amsterdam's world-renowned Van Gogh Museum is closing its doors temporarily due to a critical shortage of security personnel, highlighting a growing crisis in the Dutch tourism and cultural sector.
ANZ Bank sacks CEO Nuno Matos in governance scandal
ANZ Bank has abruptly terminated CEO Nuno Matos following an internal investigation into cultural and governance concerns, sending shockwaves through the banking sector.
UK Services Confidence Slumps on Costs and Weak Demand
New data reveals a sharp decline in optimism across Britain's vital services sector, driven by mounting cost pressures and subdued consumer demand, raising concerns for the economic outlook.
Government raids NHS budget to cover strike costs
Exclusive: Ministers face backlash after diverting £1.1 billion from NHS England's capital budget to cover public sector pay deals, risking long-term health service modernisation.
Farage Vows to 'Lock Up Bankers' in Explosive Election Pledge
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declares war on the financial establishment, pledging to jail bankers and overhaul the City of London in a radical election manifesto shake-up.
HMRC Tax Raids Surge 21%, Crushing UK Hospitality Sector
Britain's beleaguered hospitality sector faces a fresh crisis as aggressive HMRC tax investigations surge by 21%, with businesses already battered by lockdowns now hit with hefty bills and closure threats.
Reeves's Budget Tax Raid to Decimate Hospitality Jobs
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's planned VAT overhaul for private schools could trigger a devastating chain reaction, costing the hospitality sector more than 50% of its job losses and hitting family budgets hard.
Australia's Emissions Divide: Clean Power, Dirty Transport
Australia's latest emissions data reveals a stark contrast: the electricity sector is rapidly decarbonising while transport emissions continue to rise, threatening national climate targets.
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