‘Clear evidence’ of discrimination in terms of salary and careers despite academic progress, IFS study finds Most minority ethnic groups in the UK have made remarkable progress in educational achievement but “clear evidence” of discrimination remains in their pay and careers, according to a study published by the Institute for […]
Firms should be ‘legally required’ to publish their class pay gaps, says thinktank, after it found salary differences of up to £10,000 People from working-class families earn several thousands of pounds a year less on average for doing the same jobs as their more privileged peers, according to a landmark […]
Ex-health secretary pelted with messy substances while competing in a quiz based on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Matt Hancock was covered in slime and pelted with feathers and custard as he took part in his fourth challenge on I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! After […]
Win takes Democrats to key number of 50 seats in Senate, in blow to Republicans who hoped for ‘red wave’ Democrats have kept control of the Senate after the crucial race in Nevada was announced in their favor, cementing a midterms election performance for the party that widely beat expectations. […]
In an exclusive interview on the sidelines of Cop27, the former PM also warned against backsliding on climate commitments Cuts to overseas aid under Rishi Sunak are having a “devastating impact”, leaving poor and vulnerable people around the world with “very little” help from the UK, former prime minister Tony […]
Analysis shows former PM was responsible for half of the Treasury’s £60bn fiscal hole as chancellor prepares to announce cuts in Thursday’s budget Liz Truss’s disastrous mini-budget cost the country a staggering £30bn – doubling the sum that the Treasury says will have to be raised by Jeremy Hunt this […]
Before Elon Musk took over the badge was granted to celebrities and journalists verified by the platform to prevent impersonation Twitter’s relaunched premium service – which grants blue check verification labels to anyone willing to pay $8 a month – was unavailable on Friday after the social media platform was […]
Counting continues in key Senate battlegrounds, while Republicans look on course for slim majority in House US midterm elections results 2022 – live The eyes of the political world remained focused on Arizona and Nevada on Friday, where hundreds of thousands of uncounted votes held the key to control of […]
Volodymyr Zelenskiy hails ‘historic day’ as locals raise Ukrainian flags around Svoboda Square Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates In extraordinary scenes, crowds of jubilant residents greeted Ukraine’s armed forces as they reached the centre of Kherson, as Russia’s retreat from the key strategic city appeared to have descended into […]
Despite Vladimir Putin saying he will not be at summit, attendees do not want to pose alongside deputy Sergei Lavrov World leaders will not take part in an official “family photo” when they meet at the G20 in Bali next week because of widespread discomfort at Russia’s presence at the […]