Actors' union threatens mass action over AI image use
UK actors' union Equity warns of unprecedented industrial action against production companies using AI to replicate performers' likenesses without consent or compensation.
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MPs target TikTok over UK 'union-busting' claims
Cross-party politicians demand investigation into TikTok's alleged suppression of workers' rights and union recognition efforts at their UK offices.
Dominion Voting Systems Sold in Major Acquisition Deal
The controversial voting machine company at the heart of 2020 election conspiracy theories has been acquired by private equity firm Staple Street Capital, raising questions about election security and political influence.
Reeves announces tax rises in first Labour budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping tax reforms in her debut budget, targeting private schools, non-doms and private equity in bid to rebuild Britain's economy.
Fox Host's Harvard degree sparks DEI hypocrisy claims
Fox News presenter Pete Hegseth faces allegations of hypocrisy after reports reveal he obtained a master's degree from Harvard while publicly criticising diversity initiatives at elite universities.
African Union completes Mogadishu withdrawal after 17 years
In a landmark security transition, African Union peacekeepers have withdrawn from key military bases in Mogadishu, handing control to Somali forces amid ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
Sweat Equity: New Path to Homeownership in UK
Discover how 'sweat equity' programmes are helping first-time buyers get on the property ladder by exchanging labour for deposits in this groundbreaking housing solution.
University AI funding frozen over diversity policies
Dalhousie University's artificial intelligence research funding has been suspended by the Canadian government amid concerns over diversity-focused hiring practices, sparking debate about academic freedom and equity policies.
Kushner investigated over £1.8bn Saudi investment
Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner faces congressional investigation over massive Saudi investment in his private equity firm, raising questions about influence peddling and Middle East policy.
Starbucks Accused of Illegally Firing Union Organisers
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.
Trump vows to slash diversity funding for HBCUs
Former US President Donald Trump has pledged to eliminate federal funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes, a move that threatens crucial financial support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) if he wins a second t
London Grinds to Halt in Major Tube Strike Over Pay
Commuters face travel misery as London Underground drivers, led by union barons, stage a massive strike demanding a pay rise, crippling the capital's transport network.
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
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.
Matt Damon & Ben Affleck Sign Major Disney Production Deal
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's production company, Artists Equity, has secured a significant first-look deal with Disney, marking a major power move in Hollywood. The deal comes as their latest project, a Beatles documentary directed by Peter Jackson, gains
Union Boss Condemns Tory Hypocrisy Over Strike Laws
RMT union leader Mick Lynch accuses the Conservative government of hypocrisy for using agency workers to break strikes while enforcing Minimum Service Levels laws on unions.
UK Firms Halt Hiring After 'Anti-Business' Budget
Business leaders sound the alarm as companies across Britain freeze recruitment following Labour's first Budget. Discover the sectors hit hardest and why bosses fear a return to '1970s-style' economic policies.
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.
Scotland's £500m Green Energy Investment in Highlands
The Scottish Government is spearheading a massive £500 million investment in the Highlands and Islands' green energy sector, partnering with a US private equity firm to create sustainable jobs and boost the local economy.
Rachel Reeves' Union Links: Shadow Chancellor's Ties Exposed
Labour's Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over her close relationship with Unite union leader Sharon Graham, raising questions about union influence on economic policy ahead of the general election.
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.
Build Your Own Home For A £30,000 Discount
The UK government launches a groundbreaking scheme allowing families to secure massive discounts on new homes by contributing 'sweat equity' through construction work. Discover how this initiative tackles the housing crisis and empowers aspiring homeowner
Tube Strike Threatens Coldplay Wembley Concert Travel
RMT union announces 24-hour London Underground strike on June 22nd, coinciding with Coldplay's sold-out Wembley Stadium concert, causing major travel disruption fears for thousands of fans.
Anti-DEI Campaigner Appointed to Top Think Tank Role
Exclusive: The activist who successfully pressured over 100 major US firms to abandon their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion pledges has been appointed a Senior Fellow at a prestigious Westminster think tank. Discover the details of his new swanky gig and
Asda's Zero UK Tax Payment on £1bn Profit Sparks Fury
Supermarket giant Asda faces backlash after paying zero UK corporation tax despite £1 billion profits, while its private equity owners extract massive dividends. Labour's Rachel Reeves condemns the 'unfair system'.
Cracker Barrel Removes Pride Support After Backlash
US restaurant chain Cracker Barrel sparks controversy and accusations of 'caving' after quietly deleting its Pride Month support and DEI initiatives from its website, following conservative criticism.
Trump Vows to Ban 'Woke' Military Books
Ex-President Donald Trump pledges to ban books promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from US military libraries if re-elected, calling it a 'critical fight' for the nation's armed forces.
West Ham Women in US private equity investment talks
West Ham United's women's team is in exclusive negotiations with a US private equity firm for a significant strategic investment, signalling a major shift in the landscape of women's football ownership and finance.
University of Michigan severs Florida ties over DEI policies
The University of Michigan has terminated multiple partnerships with Florida state institutions, citing 'deep concerns' over restrictive DEI legislation. This major academic boycott signals growing institutional resistance to policies limiting diversity i
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