Obituary: NASUWT leader Nigel de Gruchy dies aged 82
Nigel de Gruchy, the formidable former NASUWT general secretary who championed teachers' rights and won key battles on pay and workload, has died aged 82. Read his remarkable story.
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Unite leader issues blunt warning to Labour government
Unite leader Sharon Graham warns the Labour government it must change course and back workers in 2026 or risk its own downfall. Read the full story.
TUC's Nowak calls for closer EU ties and warns Labour
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak urges Keir Starmer to seek a closer EU relationship, including a customs union, to boost the UK economy and tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
King Charles and Prince William to visit US for trade deal
King Charles III and Prince William are set for a major US visit in 2026 to revitalise post-Brexit trade talks. Discover the strategic goals and diplomatic significance of this royal mission.
Brexit trade deal failing UK firms, BCC warns Labour
The British Chambers of Commerce urges Keir Starmer to reset EU ties as a 'strategic necessity', revealing over half of exporters struggle with the current Brexit agreement. Read the full report.
Growing Labour pressure on Starmer to rejoin EU customs union
Wes Streeting leads calls for deeper EU trade ties as post-Brexit deals disappoint. With 80% of Labour voters backing a customs union, pressure mounts on Keir Starmer to shift policy before the next election.
China imposes tariffs up to 42.7% on EU dairy imports
China imposes provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on EU dairy products, a move seen as retaliation for EU electric vehicle duties. The decision impacts major brands and trade relations.
Brexit's Economic Damage Sparks Customs Union Debate
Analysis reveals Brexit has cost the UK 4% of GDP. As trade and investment suffer, Labour's Wes Streeting calls for deeper EU ties, but a customs union deal faces major hurdles. Explore the economic reality and political choices.
Badenoch: Cultures that disrespect women must leave UK
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says people from cultures that do not respect women should be deported. Read her full reaction to the government's violence strategy.
Andrea Egan elected Unison leader in setback for Starmer
Left-wing activist Andrea Egan defeats PM's ally to lead UK's biggest union, vowing to review Labour ties and funding. A major shift in union power.
Unison elects leftwinger Andrea Egan as general secretary
Andrea Egan, expelled from Labour in 2022, wins Unison leadership. Her victory could see the union, a major Labour donor, scale back funding and reconsider its affiliation with Starmer's party.
Starmer's Brexit warning from his own past
Keir Starmer faces internal pressure on EU policy as Labour rivals eye a more pro-European stance. Could his cautious approach on Brexit backfire? Analysis by Tom Baldwin.
New UK-South Korea trade deal to bring extra £400m
The UK and South Korea have signed an upgraded trade agreement, set to inject an extra £400m annually into the British economy. The deal focuses on cars, Scottish salmon, and Guinness. Read the full details.
Meloni Auctions £700k in World Leader Gifts for Charity
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni is auctioning 270 gifts from world leaders, including a Javier Milei statuette and a Joe Biden bowl, with proceeds going to charity. Discover the unique items up for bid.
Marwan Barghouti: The Palestinian Leader in Israeli Jail
As calls grow for his release, jailed leader Marwan Barghouti is seen as vital for Palestinian unity and a two-state solution. Could he be the key to peace?
Labour's biggest union backer eyes party split
Unite, Labour's largest union backer, is reportedly considering a formal split from the party, marking a historic fracture and posing a severe challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership. Read the full story.
Green Leader Zack Polanski on Idris Elba and Climate Fears
Green Party leader Zack Polanski reveals his celebrity crush on Idris Elba, his fear of a Reform government, and why he hasn't finished Greta Thunberg's book. Exclusive interview insights.
Labour's secret talks on rejoining EU customs union
Exclusive: Keir Starmer's government holds informal discussions on rejoining the EU customs union to boost economic growth, with GDP potentially rising 2.2%.
Putin and Modi meet for India-Russia summit in New Delhi
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India for high-stakes trade talks, aiming to protect bilateral defence and energy ties from Western sanctions over Ukraine. Read the latest analysis.
Putin Meets Modi in Delhi Amid US Trade Pressure
Vladimir Putin visits India for talks with Narendra Modi, focusing on defence and energy. The summit occurs as the US pressures India to cut Russian trade. Get the latest analysis.
German Leader Friedrich Merz's Cameo in Stromberg Film Stirs Row
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz faces criticism for a cameo in a 'Stromberg' film, blurring lines between politics and satire. Discover the fallout and public reaction.
Myanmar conflict drives 18% rise in opium farming
The ongoing civil war in Myanmar has triggered an 18% annual increase in opium poppy cultivation, reshaping global narcotics supply chains and funding armed groups. Read the full analysis.
200+ Cultural Figures Call for Marwan Barghouti's Release
Margaret Atwood, Ian McKellen and Richard Branson lead a global call to free imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, echoing the campaign that freed Nelson Mandela.
Drug cartels use 'cocaine cows' to smuggle billions into Europe
Exclusive: Cartels exploit foul-smelling cattle ships to move £450m cocaine hauls, evading sniffer dogs and border patrols in a major security loophole. Read the full investigation.
Costco Sues Trump Administration Over Emergency Tariffs
US wholesale giant Costco launches a lawsuit against the Trump White House, alleging misuse of emergency powers to impose tariffs. The firm warns importers may never recover funds even if duties are ruled unlawful.
UK-US Pharma Deal: NHS to Pay 25% More for New Drugs
A new UK-US deal doubling spending on US medicines raises NHS funding fears. Experts warn of a 'problematic precedent' that could impact Australia and global healthcare systems.
UK-US agree zero tariff deal on pharmaceuticals
The UK has secured a major three-year deal for zero US import tariffs on pharmaceuticals, safeguarding £5bn in annual exports and boosting life sciences investment. Read the full analysis.
UK-US zero-tariff pharma deal, NHS drug price rise
The UK and US have agreed a landmark deal maintaining zero tariffs on pharmaceuticals, while the NHS commits to a 25% net price increase for new medicines. Explore the details and implications.
US and UK agree zero-tariffs on pharmaceuticals
The US has agreed to spare the UK from threatened trade tariffs on pharmaceutical products, ensuring access to latest medical breakthroughs. Read the full details.
Starmer's Budget Plan for UK Economic Renewal
PM Keir Starmer defends his autumn budget, outlining a long-term strategy for growth through deregulation, welfare reform, and closer EU trade ties. Read the full analysis.
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