Gordon Brown’s Commission on the UK’s Future also aims to curb influence of wealth and foreign money Labour will consult on replacing what the party calls the “indefensible” House of Lords with an elected chamber as part of a 40-point plan written by Gordon Brown to overhaul the constitution, but […]
While health secretary Steve Barclay says he will not negotiate, unions suggest the compromise reached in Scotland could help avert strikes Ministers were under intense pressure last night to open new pay talks that could avert a devastating series of NHS strikes as health unions suggested a deal could be […]
Michael Lockwood, director general of IOPC since 2018, leaves post with immediate effect The head of the police watchdog, Michael Lockwood, resigned amid an investigation into a historical allegation, the home secretary has said. In a statement, Suella Braverman said: “I have accepted Michael Lockwood’s resignation as director general of […]
Richard Sharp made remarks on coverage of lockdown drive while setting out his blueprint for improving broadcaster The BBC’s chairman has said he believes Emily Maitlis was “wrong” in her Newsnight coverage of Dominic Cummings’ visit to Barnard Castle in 2020, as he set out his blueprint for improving the […]
The manager plans to take team on a ‘third incredible journey’ at the World Cup as he prepares his side to face Senegal As a nation shivers amid the December gloom and a mounting cost of living crisis, Gareth Southgate believes that his England team can lift the mood in […]
Struggling to quell more than two months of protests linked to the dress code, Iran’s attorney general says the parliament and judiciary looking at the issue Iranian authorities said they would review a decades-old law that requires women to cover their heads, as the country struggles to quell more than […]
Health Security Agency issues rare alert over rise in cases, urging people to seek immediate medical help if they see symptoms Q&A: what are the symptoms and how can strep A be treated? Parents across the UK are being urged to look out for symptoms of strep A infection in […]
As she steps down, outgoing TUC general secretary says female workers’ jobs are undervalued This winter’s wave of strike action will be powered by “a generation of women who are saying enough is enough” because the critical jobs they do are undervalued, the outgoing TUC general secretary, Frances O’Grady, has […]
An enthralling football match broke out for 50 minutes but perhaps it was naive to suggest this encounter would pass quietly. It ended with Granit Xhaka, who had already outraged Serbia’s bench with a crude gesture midway through the second half, to the fore of yet another flare-up and there […]
Over 10% of early years providers say they will close if energy bill relief scheme not extended, survey reveals Seven in 10 nurseries and preschools in England will have no option but to increase their fees without additional financial support from the government towards rising energy costs, according to a […]