Civil service morale has seen a slight uptick following Labour's 2024 election win, with significant boosts in the health and energy departments. Read the full analysis of the annual Whitehall monitor report.
More than 40 UK civil society groups, including the TUC and Amnesty, condemn government plans to expand police powers to restrict protests. They warn it threatens fundamental democratic rights.
Saudi Arabia formally accuses the UAE of assisting a key Yemeni separatist leader's escape to Oman, escalating tensions in the Gulf alliance. Read the full report on the diplomatic rift.
A UK expert warns Trump's ICE recruitment drive could lead to more incidents like the Renee Good shooting and widespread civil disorder in US cities. Read the full analysis.
A 53-year-old woman was arrested at a Sydney protest for wearing a 'globalise the intifada' jacket. Released without charge, she claims police overreach as NSW considers new hate speech laws. Read the full story.
Edward Ahmed Mitchell of CAIR warns that Republican governors' moves to label his group as 'terrorist' set a dangerous precedent for all advocacy organisations. Read his full interview.
Nina Simone's North Carolina childhood home, saved from decay by four artists, is now restored. It will serve as a cultural hub, preserving the legacy of the music and civil rights icon.
Elon Musk's civil war warning after England riots resonates with a growing minority. Experts debate the risk as social tensions simmer. Read the full analysis.
A former No 10 strategist warns that a complex web of regulators and campaign groups distracts from voters' priorities. Experts say ministers already have the power to reform Whitehall.
Britain's voluntary sector is struggling with a severe financial crunch, rising costs, and falling donations as demand for services soars. Can Labour's 'covenant' offer a lifeline?
Following the Bondi terror attack, NSW Premier Chris Minns has authorised police to carry assault rifles, raising questions about militarised policing, public safety, and the erosion of civil liberties. Read the analysis.
Over 500,000 drone users risk breaking UK law from January 1st. New rules require a free online theory test and Flyer ID for drones over 100g. Learn how to comply.
London Ambulance Service staff face a torrent of racism, death threats and sexual harassment, with over half of 999 handlers abused last year. New campaign demands respect.
Myanmar's military junta holds a widely condemned election as Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned and civil war rages. Critics call it a bid to legitimise power. Read the full report.
From emancipation to Black Lives Matter, mass movements have defined US history. Discover what decades of research reveals about protest's tangible impact on elections, policy, and civic life.
Journalists and activists in Bangladesh face violent mob attacks, raising fears for press freedom and democracy under Sheikh Hasina's government. Read the full investigation.
A powerful public art installation in downtown Los Angeles projects billboard-sized portraits asking 'Am I Next?' in response to aggressive immigration enforcement. Discover how the city is fighting back.
NSW Premier Chris Minns proposes unprecedented anti-protest laws, linking pro-Palestinian rallies to the Bondi terror attack. Civil liberties groups and Jewish activists condemn the move.
A judge has approved almost £20m in compensation for 16 survivors of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing who were children at the time. Read the full details of the settlement and the organisations involved.
As the festive season looms, many UK workers dread the obligatory office party. We explore why forced socialising with colleagues feels like an extension of the workday.
A statue honouring Barbara Rose Johns, who led a 1951 student strike for equal education, has been unveiled at the US Capitol, replacing a statue of Confederate general Robert E Lee.
Former subpostmistress Janet Skinner takes legal action against the Post Office, seeking full compensation for her wrongful Horizon IT scandal conviction. Her solicitor warns more victims may follow.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations files a federal lawsuit challenging Ron DeSantis's order labelling it a 'foreign terrorist organisation'. Read the latest.
As the US Justice Department changes its civil rights priorities under Trump, investigations into school seclusion and restraint stall, leaving disabled and minority children vulnerable. Read the full investigation.
Official data reveals a widening gap: public sector employment and wages surge while private sector faces decline. Explore the political fallout and reform pledges.
Hilda Ramirez Sanan, a green card holder, files a lawsuit against ICE after she and her two US citizen children were violently detained outside a Massachusetts courthouse. Read the shocking details.
A young British man, a Liverpool FC fan, has died in a suspected deliberate hit-and-run in Tenerife. Spanish authorities are investigating the incident as a potential murder. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Seventy years after Rosa Parks's arrest, a historian reveals the long, uncertain struggle behind the iconic boycott. Discover the true cost of courage and its lessons for today.
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
A retired UK civil servant must repay over £25,000 after a pension scheme miscalculation. Discover the implications for public sector retirees and how to check your pension.