Hackney Mayor Defies EHRC Guidance on Trans Toilets
Hackney's Green mayor says trans women can still use women's toilets, defying new EHRC code of practice based on biological sex.
Category : Politics
Zelensky warns Putin may mobilise 300,000 more troops
Volodymyr Zelensky has warned Vladimir Putin could mobilise another 300,000 troops this year, vowing: "We'll wipe them all out."
Neutrality's History: From Wilson to Ukraine
President Woodrow Wilson declared US neutrality in 1914. Switzerland has stayed neutral since 1815, while Ukraine abandoned it after 2014. Costa Rica abolished its army in 1949.
Burnham's Number 10 North risks Whitehall civil war
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's Number 10 North office will take over economic growth policy from the Treasury, a major power shift that could spark conflict with the civil service.
Foreign criminals must be deported to protect women: Farage
Removals of foreign criminals hit highest level since 2016, with over 80,000 returns since Labour came to power, but more action is needed.
WRU must explain three-club plan and show evidence
The WRU's decision to cut Wales to three professional teams raises process questions. The union must now publish evidence, methodology and independent scrutiny behind its criteria.
Burnham at first Everton match since becoming PM
Andy Burnham attended his first Everton match as Prime Minister on Saturday, watching the Premier League game against Crystal Palace at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.
Uri Geller: Count Binface could beat Burnham to be PM
Uri Geller predicts Count Binface could defeat Andy Burnham in a PM race, praising his originality and likeability after Binface's Clacton loss to Nigel Farage.
Russia withdraws ambassador from UK over 'confrontation' path
Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, Andrey Kelin, after seven years, with no successor named. The embassy accuses Britain of choosing a 'path of confrontation'.
Russia withdraws UK ambassador Andrei Kelin amid rising tensions
Russia has withdrawn its ambassador from the UK, Andrei Kelin, after more than seven years in London. No replacement has been appointed, raising fears of a breakdown in communication between Moscow and London.
Anderson accuses Labour of hypocrisy over women's safety
Reform UK chairman Lee Anderson accused Labour of hypocrisy after equalities minister Bridget Phillipson said his party poses a risk to women, citing weekly arrivals of rapists and paedophiles.
Violent and sexual offenders face GPS restriction zones after release
Serious sexual and violent offenders could be confined to areas just a few miles wide after release from October, the Justice Secretary has revealed.
Premier League CEO admits Man City 115 charges verdict delay
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says he cannot say when the verdict on Manchester City's 115 charges will arrive, as rival clubs grow frustrated with the delay.
Burnham to give mayors powers to force through building plans
Andy Burnham is set to give mayors new powers to take control of local planning decisions and greenlight large-scale developments in proposals to be unveiled next week.
FMQs changes blamed for Swinney's £18k World Cup flights
The Scottish Government has blamed changes to First Minister's Questions for John Swinney's £18,000 flights to the US for the World Cup, saying the new format affected travel plans.
Badenoch rules out 'monstrous' Reform deal and rejects defectors
Kemi Badenoch has ruled out any election deal with Reform UK, calling former Tory defectors 'some of the most dishonest people' she has met and rejecting a 'monstrous' hybrid government.
Mayors to gain powers to overrule councils on major planning
Mayors across England will get 'call in' powers to take over major planning decisions, including housing, tower blocks and skyscrapers, under proposals due next week.
Inside No 10 North: Andy Burnham's Manchester hub
The Manchester Evening News gets exclusive access to No 10 North, Andy Burnham's new northern base, where the PM insists his devolution agenda is 'not a gimmick'.
Wales Live Blog: Sunday August 23 News, Weather and Traffic
WalesOnline's live blog for Sunday, August 23 brings all the latest news from across Wales and beyond, plus traffic and travel updates.
Truss predicts Burnham will be as unpopular as Starmer
Liz Truss predicts Andy Burnham will be as unpopular as Sir Keir Starmer within six months, citing poverty and national decline as key reasons.
Mayors get powers to overrule councils on major planning decisions
Mayors across England will gain 'call in' powers to overrule councils and force through housing, tower block and skyscraper plans under proposals due next week.
Celtic's ambition questioned as Desmond absent again
Celtic's directors lack ambition, says Hugh Keevins, as Dermot Desmond again fails to attend a European night, despite a thrilling win over LASK.
Ed Miliband vows UK-Ukraine bond 'unbreakable and built to last'
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has vowed the bond between Britain and Ukraine is 'unbreakable and built to last', speaking as Kyiv marks the 35th anniversary of Ukrainian independence.
Trump warns midterm defeat could lead to impeachment
Donald Trump said he will be impeached if Republicans lose the November midterms, warning supporters they could lose everything if Democrats regain Congress.
Mayors to get more planning powers under new proposals
Mayors across England will be given more power over planning decisions in their region, the government has announced, including the ability to 'call in' decisions and grant upfront permission for large developments.
PEN America Slams Use of Comey Novel in Trump Threat Case
PEN America condemns federal prosecutors for citing James Comey's novel in the case accusing him of threatening Donald Trump, calling the move a 'desperate Hail Mary'.
Infantino angers Concacaf nations by hijacking CFU meeting
Gianni Infantino infuriated Concacaf nations by hijacking a CFU meeting in the Dominican Republic to announce delayed Fifa-funded projects, despite being asked to stay away.
Major parties unite on gambling, disability and tech, defying voters
Labor and the Coalition united three times to defy voters on gambling, disability and tech power, prioritising political survival over community concern, writes Zoe Daniel.
Pocock slams Labor's gambling and NDIS deal-making
Independent senator David Pocock criticises Labor and Coalition over gambling reforms and NDIS cuts, warning of algorithms and One Nation's rise.
Thrillseekers jump from disabled children's charity roof
Youngsters have repeatedly climbed onto the Harriet Davis Seaside Holiday Trust building in Tenby to 'tombstone' into the harbour, prompting fears someone could be seriously injured or killed.
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