Labour’s workers’ rights plans can win over Tory and Reform voters, says TUC Trade union leaders meet ministers for final talks on employment rights bill before unveiling on Thursday. Labour can use its overhaul of workers’ rights to win over disaffected Tory and Reform voters, the TUC has said, as the government prepares to introduce landmark legislation that will grant new rights to 7 million workers. Trade union leaders met ministers on Tuesday for final…
MI5 warns Russia and Iran attempting to cause mayhem in Britain Russia’s intelligence agency has been working to cause chaos on British and European streets, according to MI5 chief Ken McCallum. In his annual security update, McCallum said that Russian agents have been behind acts of arson, sabotage, and other reckless attacks in the UK, following Britain’s support for Ukraine in the war against Russia. McCallum also revealed that MI5 has dealt with 20 plots…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
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Rather cloudy with showery rain pushing southwards across eastern parts of England. Some sunny spells developing elsewhere, mainly towards the south, but also the risk of some showers here too. A brisk northerly breeze, particularly in the north. Feeling colder. Tonight: Cloud and some showery rain continuing to move southwards across England and Wales. Clear spells across Northern Ireland and Scotland, with a patchy frost forming for inland areas. Source: Met Office
Domestic politics dominates the UK front pages, as continued speculation over the upcoming October Budget becomes the focus for the media again – after recent heavy coverage of international news.
Tuesday’s speech by the head of MI5, warning threats to Britain by Iran and Russia, also made many of the front pages this morning.
Keir Starmer pins hopes for economic growth on British Hollywood Keir Starmer has spoken of his own passion for the creative arts as he prepares to unveil a major new investment strategy for Britain’s film industry to put it at the heart of his plans to boost economic growth. The prime minister spoke exclusively to The Independent ahead of a new package of tax relief to help boost “British Hollywood” and see more films made…
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Government opens new competition to find next generation of cybersecurity talent A new cybersecurity competition has been launched by the Government to help uncover the best young talent from across the UK who could go on to have a career in the sector. The UK Cyber Team Competition is open to 18 to 25-year-olds from across the UK, and tests them on their digital skills through a range of cyber challenges designed to highlight technical…
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Starmer has already ruled out biggest benefit to UK from his EU reset, think tank warns Sir Keir Starmer has already squandered the biggest potential dividends of his post-Brexit reset with the EU by ruling out a return to the single market and customs union, a report has warned. The prime minister has repeatedly talked up his push to rebuild ties with the bloc after years of acrimony under successive Tory governments, promising that doing…
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Campaigners welcome Angela Rayner’s bill to ban no-fault evictions Renters’ voices are “finally starting to be heard”, a charity has said as Angela Rayner prepares to table her bill to ban “cruel” no-fault evictions. Anti-homelessness charity Shelter said 11 million renters in England have been “ignored or shouted down” after sounding the alarm about the broken system for years. But, with the Renters’ Rights Bill set for its second reading in the Commons on Wednesday,…
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Low-carbon homes can save £1,341 in bills and should be compulsory, according to a study that shows major savings. The UK government has been urged to change regulations so new homes incorporate solar panels, heat pump, high-grade insulation and battery storage as part of building regulations. Building new Low-carbon homes Building new homes to low-carbon standards would save the occupants thousands of pounds, new research has shown, as experts urged the government to change the…
Boris Johnson has denied mocking the public for obeying lockdown rules “like a religion” in his new memoir, which saw him question why people “so avidly craved” restrictions.
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