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DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Apple & Netflix UK Staff Launch Major Union Campaign

Hundreds of non-unionised Apple and Netflix employees are joining forces with the GMB union in a landmark campaign to improve pay and working conditions across the UK tech and entertainment sectors.

National Trust in flag fury after removing Union Jack

The National Trust has ignited a fierce debate after contractors were seen removing the large Union Flag from the Bantham Ham stone tower in Devon. The move, done without prior consultation, has been branded an 'act of cultural vandalism' by critics and l

Starmer's Union Clash: Labour Faces TUC Revolt Over Policies

Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure from trade unions as his Labour government's pro-business shift sparks a dramatic confrontation at the TUC conference. Exclusive analysis of the growing rift within Britain's political landscape.

TFL invites RMT to resume talks after London Tube strikes

Transport for London has formally invited the RMT union back to the negotiating table following a week of crippling Tube strikes that brought the capital to a standstill, as both sides seek a resolution to the ongoing dispute over working conditions.

Charlie Kirk Oxford Speech Sparks Free Speech Debate

US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's controversial Oxford Union speech ignites a fierce transatlantic debate on free speech, cancel culture, and the limits of campus discourse as UK and US Republicans rally to his defence.

Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights

The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.

US Union Membership Soars to Historic High

New government data reveals a dramatic surge in US union membership, reaching levels not seen in decades as workers across sectors mobilise for better pay and conditions.

Unions Threaten Labour Funding Over Worker Rights

Unite leader Sharon Graham issues a stark warning to Keir Starmer, threatening to withdraw crucial union funding from Labour if the party waters down its New Deal for Working People.

Major Union Warns Labour Over Diluted Workers' Rights Plan

Unite the Union issues a stark warning to Keir Starmer's Labour Party over its diluted New Deal for Working People. Sharon Graham demands red lines on zero-hours contracts and fire-and-rehire practices as tensions rise.

Union Boss's Stark Warning to Starmer: Don't Betray Workers

Unite leader Sharon Graham delivers a bombshell warning to Keir Starmer, vowing to withhold support and funding if Labour backtracks on key pledges to workers. The future of the party's relationship with unions hangs in the balance.

London Tube & Bus Drivers Announce Mass Strike Over Pay

Commuters across London face severe disruption as thousands of Tube and bus drivers, represented by the RMT and Unite unions, plan a coordinated 24-hour strike in late July over an ongoing pay dispute with Transport for London.

Kemi Badenoch: Why We Must Fly Our Flags With Pride

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers a powerful defence of British patriotism, arguing that flying the Union Flag is a symbol of national unity, not division, in the face of 'woke' criticism.

London Tube Strike: 48-hour April Walkout Confirmed

Commuters face severe disruption as RMT union members on the London Underground announce a 48-hour strike in April over working conditions and travel allowances, crippling the Tube network.

Sturgeon opens up on gender identity in new book

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reflects on gender identity, self-ID, and her political journey in a revealing new memoir, sparking fresh debates on LGBTQ+ rights and Scottish independence.

Glasgow Uni bars activists over 'unsafe' signs

Women's rights campaigners were denied service at Glasgow University's student union bar after staff claimed their signs made them feel 'unsafe'. The activists were protesting against policies they argue silence women.

Moroccan woman arrested for 'Allah is lesbian' T-shirt

A woman in Morocco has been arrested and threatened with stoning after wearing a T-shirt with the slogan 'Allah is a lesbian' in public, sparking outrage and debate over religious expression and LGBTQ+ rights.

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