Labour MPs demand Reeves U-turn on foreign aid cuts
Senior Labour MPs demand Chancellor Rachel Reeves provides a roadmap to restore the UK's foreign aid budget to 0.7% of GNI, warning current cuts risk lives and UK influence.
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Record exodus of overseas doctors from UK NHS
A record 4,880 overseas-trained doctors left the UK in 2024, a 26% rise, with NHS leaders blaming anti-migrant sentiment. Read the full analysis of this crisis.
UK woman murdered in US after fetish site meeting
Sonia Exelby, 32, from Portsmouth, travelled to Florida intending to be killed by a man she met online. Her body was found in a shallow grave. Read the full investigation.
UK Helicopter Pilot Jailed 20 Years for Murder
Aaron Rainbow, 50, from Surrey, receives maximum sentence for the brutal stabbing of Oscar Tornero Rovira in Spain. Read the full details of this tragic case.
Farage's £25bn Budget Plan to Avert Tax Rises
Nigel Farage demands Chancellor Rachel Reeves avoid tax hikes by cutting overseas aid and migrant benefits. His plan claims to save £25bn. Read the full proposal.
Birmingham bin strike escalates with agency workers
Agency workers in Birmingham vote to join official bin strike picket lines from December 1, escalating the dispute over pay and jobs. Read the latest developments.
Hundreds of NHS staff win improved terms after strike
Hundreds of low-paid NHS hospital staff secure better pay and conditions after strike action threat forces management to negotiate improved terms.
First UK state school opens fee-paying branch in Dubai
Historic Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet becomes the first UK state school to launch an overseas branch in Dubai. The venture aims to generate funds for its British counterpart amid funding shortages.
Vodafone's revolutionary phone deal for British soldiers abroad
Vodafone launches revolutionary mobile package offering British soldiers stationed overseas free calls and texts to UK numbers, eliminating communication barriers for military families.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
Foreign ownership of UK firms surges 60%
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in foreign takeovers of British businesses, with nearly 9,000 UK companies now under overseas control as global investors capitalise on post-Brexit opportunities.
Army dentists deployed to Turkey for troops' dental care
British Army dental specialists are conducting emergency treatments for service personnel stationed in Turkey, addressing urgent dental issues that could compromise military readiness and operational effectiveness.
Ireland builds diplomatic bridge with Jamaica construction project
Dublin announces ambitious construction initiative in Kingston, strengthening diplomatic relations between Ireland and Jamaica through symbolic architectural partnership.
Tourist numbers plunge as tax-free shopping scrapped
Exclusive analysis reveals Britain's tourism industry is suffering a £1.5bn blow as overseas visitors abandon UK shopping trips following the abolition of tax-free shopping. Industry leaders issue urgent Budget plea to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
Mississippi firm accused of trafficking Mauritian workers
A US federal lawsuit alleges a Mississippi-based company engaged in human trafficking by bringing workers from Mauritius under false pretences and subjecting them to exploitative conditions in New Orleans hotels.
Flight attendant's shopping secrets for cheaper products abroad
A seasoned flight attendant reveals the surprising everyday products that are significantly cheaper overseas, from French pharmacy favourites to Spanish supermarket steals that'll save you a fortune.
Labour MP accuses government of betraying British workers
Shadow Minister delivers blistering critique of Conservative employment policies, claiming UK workers are being 'sold down the river' while government prioritises corporate interests over British jobs.
Home Office faces legal action over NI visa U-turn
The UK Home Office is confronting potential legal challenges after abruptly reversing visa decisions for Indian and Vietnamese workers in Northern Ireland, leaving families in limbo and raising questions about immigration policy consistency.
HMRC freezes child benefits for British families abroad
Thousands of British expat families face financial strain as HMRC freezes overseas child benefit payments amid cost of living crisis. Discover how this policy change affects families living abroad.
Germany recruits thousands of Romanian workers in Munich drive
Germany launches unprecedented recruitment campaign in Romania, aiming to fill thousands of skilled positions amid severe labour shortages across key industries.
US Senate Passes Landmark Essential Workers Bill
In a historic move, the US Senate has approved the Essential Workers Bill, granting new protections and benefits to frontline employees who kept America running during the pandemic. Discover how this legislation will transform workers' rights.
La Liga plans Barcelona vs Villarreal Miami fixture
La Liga president Javier Tebas confirms plans to stage Barcelona vs Villarreal in Miami, marking Spanish football's boldest international expansion move yet.
Serie A plans historic Australian league match
Italian football is set to make history as Serie A plans its first-ever official league match on Australian soil, following in the footsteps of La Liga's global expansion strategy.
Amazon accused of discriminating against pregnant, disabled workers
The online retail giant Amazon is confronting serious legal allegations of systemic discrimination against pregnant and disabled warehouse employees at its New Jersey facilities, with federal investigators uncovering troubling workplace practices.
Fair Work Agency risks failure without proper funding
The UK's groundbreaking Fair Work Agency, designed to protect vulnerable workers from exploitation, faces collapse without adequate resources and staffing, according to a damning report from the Work Foundation.
La Liga takes Girona vs Real Sociedad to Miami
La Liga takes another bold step across the Atlantic with Girona vs Real Sociedad in Miami, sparking debate about football's global future and Spanish fan backlash.
UK surrenders Chagos Islands to Mauritius amid China fears
British MPs have signed a secretive agreement returning the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, raising national security concerns as China invests £30 billion in Mauritian infrastructure, potentially compromising a crucial UK-US military base.
UK pressured to reform Overseas Territories citizenship rules
The heartbreaking death of a British Overseas Territories citizen has ignited urgent calls for reform of UK citizenship laws, with campaigners demanding an end to 'second-class status' for territories residents.
Chinese lobbying on Chagos Islands exposed in Parliament
Labour MP Stephen Doughty exposes concerning Chinese lobbying efforts targeting UK politicians regarding the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, raising serious questions about foreign interference in British politics.
British family homeless after Spanish property nightmare
A British family's dream of owning a sun-drenched Spanish villa turned into a devastating reality when construction flaws left them homeless and facing financial ruin. Discover their cautionary tale of overseas property investment gone terribly wrong.
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