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Rayner's Union Power Plan 'Breaches Human Rights'

Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner faces a major legal and political storm over her controversial 'New Deal for Working People'. Top human rights barristers warn her plan to strengthen union power could violate fundamental rights and cripple the UK econom

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.

1980s Miners Return to Picket Line in Historic Protest

Forty years after the bitter strikes that defined an era, former miners and their families have returned to the picket line in a powerful protest against the controversial 'Museum of the North' project at the National Coal Mining Museum in West Yorkshire.

Union Barons Declare War on Starmer's Labour

Sir Keir Starmer's authority is crumbling as militant union bosses, emboldened by Labour's election victory, prepare a crippling wave of strikes that threatens to plunge Britain into chaos and break the Prime Minister's premiership.

UK GDP grows 0.4% in Q2 2024

The UK economy expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2024, marking a modest recovery after earlier stagnation. Key sectors like services and production drove growth, though challenges remain.

Victoria softens protest laws after backlash

The Victorian government is set to dilute its controversial anti-protest legislation following fierce opposition from human rights groups and trade unions, marking a significant climbdown.

Whitehall sick leave surges under Starmer

Sick leave among Whitehall civil servants has surged dramatically, with new data revealing a sharp rise in absences since Keir Starmer took office. Experts warn of a growing crisis in public sector health and productivity.

Unions push for green jobs in net zero drive

Trade unions in the UK are calling for a surge in green jobs to support the nation's net zero goals, ensuring workers aren't left behind in the energy transition.

Rayner's union plans spark Tory backlash

Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner faces backlash for promoting union rights on the anniversary of Norman Tebbit's iconic speech, drawing parallels to Thatcher's policies.

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