Palestine Action hunger strikers sue government
Protesters from Palestine Action begin legal proceedings against the government. Plus: a major cancer breakthrough and the gaming world mourns a legend. Read the full morning briefing.
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Palestine Action hunger strikers sue UK government
Activists on hunger strike have begun legal proceedings against the government, accusing it of abandoning prison safety policies. One protester has refused food for 51 days.
Palestine Action takes UK Government to court over prison safety
Palestine Action activists begin legal proceedings against the UK government after hunger strikers are hospitalised. Justice Secretary David Lammy faces urgent demands.
Palestine Action hunger strikers launch legal action
Imprisoned Palestine Action activists begin legal proceedings against the government after several hunger strikers are hospitalised. Read the latest on this urgent case.
Two hunger-striking prisoners taken to hospital
Amu Gib and Kamran Ahmed, on hunger strike for 50 and 42 days, are hospitalised. MPs and families demand urgent government intervention over prison conditions.
Palestine Action Hunger Strikers: UK Government Urged to Act
Lawyers for two jailed Palestine Action activists on hunger strike demand the UK government intervene, citing severe health risks and political prisoner status. Read the full story.
Minister denies 'breaking bodies' of hunger-striking activists
A government minister has insisted authorities are not trying to 'break the bodies' of Palestine Action protesters on hunger strike, after a doctor warned eight are dying. Read the latest from Westminster.
Labour's Strike Crisis Hits 750,000 Lost Days
Working days lost to strikes under Labour surge past 750,000 despite inflation-busting pay awards to unions. Junior doctors' walkouts escalate as talks collapse.
Forgotten Action Gem Hits ITV Screens This Weekend
Discover the underrated action masterpiece making its way to ITV this weekend - a sequel that delivers breathtaking stunts and relentless entertainment.
Union threatens strike at Leonardo over pay dispute
Unite the Union prepares for industrial action ballot at Leonardo's Edinburgh and Southampton sites as workers reject 'inadequate' pay offer from the defence contractor.
Nicola Sturgeon faces bankruptcy petition in High Court
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confronts bankruptcy proceedings as legal action intensifies around SNP financial management and party governance.
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.
Government faces legal battle over 1971 Londonderry shooting
The British government confronts explosive legal action over claims it concealed evidence about the 1971 shooting of Michael McGuinness in Londonderry, reigniting tensions over historic Northern Ireland conflicts.
Scottish teachers threaten strikes over pay dispute
Scotland's education system faces mounting pressure as teachers threaten industrial action over pay disputes and deteriorating working conditions, with many considering leaving the profession entirely.
Palestine Action storms offices in UK-wide protests
Pro-Palestine demonstrators targeted two major UK cities in coordinated protests against companies allegedly supplying military equipment to Israel, leading to multiple arrests.
Federal Workers Union Threatens Strike Over Shutdown
The American Federation of Government Employees warns of unprecedented industrial action as 800,000 federal workers face working without pay during budget impasse.
UK Gov Faces Legal Action Over Wales Prisoner Blockade
The Ministry of Justice faces potential legal action as Welsh ministers accuse Westminster of blocking prisoner transfers to Wales, creating a constitutional clash over devolved powers.
Labour's Powell urges government to drop donor legal action
Shadow leader intervenes as ministers pursue legal proceedings against company linked to major Labour donor, warning of potential political consequences and taxpayer costs.
Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health crisis
Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, demanding radical algorithm changes and billions in compensation for youth mental health damage.
Mone-linked firm misses £122m PPE repayment deadline
Exclusive: The company linked to Tory peer Michelle Mone has failed to meet its deadline to repay £122 million for unused PPE, as the government prepares for potential legal proceedings.
PPE firm misses £145m repayment deadline
A PPE company linked to Tory peer Baroness Michelle Mone has failed to repay £145 million to taxpayers for faulty surgical gowns, missing its repayment deadline and sparking government legal action.
Whitehall official disciplined for twerking at police gala
A senior government official faces sanctions after performing explicit dance moves, including twerking, at a high-profile police charity event attended by Rod Stewart's wife Penny Lancaster, sparking an official investigation into professional misconduct.
Legal fight launched to save polluted River Wye
Conservation organisations take unprecedented legal action against UK government for failing to protect the River Wye from catastrophic agricultural pollution threatening its ecosystem.
12 Palestine Action activists arrested in London raids
Metropolitan Police conduct coordinated arrests across London targeting Palestine Action members accused of planning direct action against Israeli defence contractor Elbit Systems.
Activists: Cancelling Palestine protest lets terror win
Palestine Action activists vow to continue protests despite government pressure, arguing that silencing their demonstrations would amount to a victory for terrorism.
Venezuela's Fury at Pharrell Williams' Happy Song
Pharrell Williams finally addresses the Venezuelan government's extraordinary legal action against his global hit 'Happy' after officials claimed the song was used for 'psychological torture' against the nation.
Muslim leaders demand government action on Islamophobia
Prominent Muslim organisations and figures have issued a powerful open letter calling for urgent government measures to tackle rising anti-Muslim hatred across Britain.
Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health
Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, accusing them of deliberately addicting children to their platforms while demanding billions in compensation for the mental health damage caused.
Mission: Alarum - Stallone's Age-Defying Spy Thriller Shines
Sylvester Stallone returns to the action genre with Mission: Alarum, a surprisingly sharp spy thriller that proves the 79-year-old icon still has what it takes to deliver pulse-pounding entertainment.
Australia sets ambitious 65% emissions target for 2035
The Australian government has unveiled a bold new emissions reduction target of 65% by 2035, marking a significant acceleration in the nation's climate strategy. This ambitious commitment positions Australia as a global leader in the fight against climate
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