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Andrea Egan wins Unison leadership in surprise result

Andrea Egan has been elected as the new general secretary of Unison, the UK's largest trade union, defeating incumbent Christina McAnea. She will begin her five-year term next month. Read the full story.

Starmer loses union ally as Unison elects new leader

Labour leader Keir Starmer faces a major setback after left-wing candidate Andrea Egan won the Unison general secretary election, defeating incumbent Christina McAnea. Egan has vowed to review union funding for Labour.

Starmer faces blow as union ally fights for job

Sir Keir Starmer could lose a key ally as Christina McAnea battles to keep her role as Unison general secretary. The result could reshape Labour's power structures and funding. Read the full analysis.

School Staff Shortages Harm Education & Safety

A Unison survey finds 3 in 5 schools have fewer staff than last year, jeopardising children's education and safety. Urgent government funding needed to address this crisis.

Badenoch's desperate plea to Tory donors revealed

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch personally intervenes to stop Conservative donors defecting to Reform UK, warning of catastrophic consequences for the party's election campaign funding.

NHS Pay Fury: Unions Threaten Winter Strike Action

Major healthcare unions have rejected the government's proposed 3% pay rise for NHS workers, branding it 'completely inadequate' and threatening coordinated strike action that could cripple health services this winter.

Starmer summons top civil servant in power move

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calls Cabinet Secretary Simon Case to shadow cabinet meeting, signalling significant changes to civil service operations if Labour wins power.

Northern Ireland NHS staff strike over pay dispute

Thousands of health workers across Northern Ireland have launched fresh strike action in an ongoing pay dispute, causing significant disruption to NHS services while political stalemate continues at Stormont.

Scottish Labour minister snubs Starmer in PM endorsement

In a stunning political development, Scottish Labour's Education Secretary has refused to endorse Sir Keir Starmer as the next Prime Minister, creating a major rift within the party ahead of crucial elections.

Farage's foreign policy bid slammed by Shapps

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's declaration that he wants to lead a 'political revolution' on foreign policy has been brutally slapped down by Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, who labelled the Brexit architect an 'armchair commentator'.

Solicitor General's Family Targeted in Glasgow Break-In

The family of Scotland's top law officer, Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC, was subjected to a terrifying home invasion in Glasgow. Masked assailants forced their way into the property, stealing a luxury vehicle in a targeted attack that has sent shock

UK Backs Mark Rutte for NATO Leadership Role

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to become the next NATO Secretary General after UK Defence Secretary John Healey threw Britain's decisive support behind his candidacy, solidifying his path to lead the alliance.

Starmer backs Mark Rutte for NATO chief role

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer throws his weight behind Dutch PM Mark Rutte to become the next NATO Secretary General, signalling a major shift in UK defence strategy ahead of potential election victory.

Unison Chief: UK Social Care System is 'Broken'

Christina McAnea, head of Britain's largest union, issues a stark warning on the UK's social care crisis, calling for immediate funding and a national strategy to fix the crumbling system.

Starmer's Cabinet: Rayner and Lammy Secure Top Roles

Sir Keir Starmer unveils his first major cabinet reshuffle, appointing Angela Rayner as Housing Secretary and David Lammy as Foreign Secretary in a bold move to define his new government's priorities.

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