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Sunak tells unions to halt strike action after offering public sector pay rises

Sunak tells unions to halt strike action after offering public sector pay rises

The Prime Minister said the pay offer is ‘final’ and there will be no negotiations.

Boris Johnson ‘can’t remember passcode’ to old phone with Covid WhatsApps

Boris Johnson ‘can’t remember passcode’ to old phone with Covid WhatsApps

Messages from the ex-PM’s old device relating to the early pandemic response have still not been handed to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Cancer wait times continue to fall well below target

Cancer wait times continue to fall well below target

One charity called the data a ‘comprehensive catalogue of cancer failures’ in the NHS.

Who is Vicky Flind – wife of Huw Edwards?

Who is Vicky Flind – wife of Huw Edwards?

Edwards and TV producer Ms Flind have five children and have been married for decades.

Unions hail ‘significant’ victory after agency worker fight with Government

Unions hail ‘significant’ victory after agency worker fight with Government

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said a judge’s decision to quash regulations introduced in 2022 was a ‘badge of shame for the Conservatives’.

Rishi Sunak accepts pay recommendations but questions remain over funding

Rishi Sunak accepts pay recommendations but questions remain over funding

The Government has ruled out borrowing money to fund the rises recommended by pay review bodies.

Huw Edwards: How was the story reported and what will be investigated now?

Huw Edwards: How was the story reported and what will be investigated now?

The veteran newsreader is receiving in-patient hospital care after ‘suffering from serious mental health issues’.

Workers ‘left out of pocket’ by 12-year freeze in mileage rates – report

Workers ‘left out of pocket’ by 12-year freeze in mileage rates – report

Analysis by motoring research charity the RAC Foundation found employees should be entitled to about 63p per mile tax-free.

Two UK ticket-holders come forward for share of £62m EuroMillions jackpot

Two UK ticket-holders come forward for share of £62m EuroMillions jackpot

They are the fourth and fifth EuroMillions jackpot winners in the UK this year, with the biggest ticket holder bagging £111 million in June.

Rayner admits Labour’s standards overhaul plan would still have ‘role for PM’

Rayner admits Labour’s standards overhaul plan would still have ‘role for PM’

The party’s deputy leader said greater transparecy under the plans would ensure action is taken against rule-breaking.

Kevin Spacey tells jury he was ‘intimate’ with man but denies ‘violent’ assault

Kevin Spacey tells jury he was ‘intimate’ with man but denies ‘violent’ assault

The Hollywood actor gave evidence from the witness box on Thursday.

Female footballers star in immersive installation as they aim to raise £100,000

Female footballers star in immersive installation as they aim to raise £100,000

It is part of social inclusion charity Football Beyond Borders’ mission to support 100 girls through its programme in time for the Women’s World Cup.

Starmer tells Sunak Labour’s support for Nato ‘unshakeable’ during Commons clash

Starmer tells Sunak Labour’s support for Nato ‘unshakeable’ during Commons clash

The Prime Minister was heckled by Opposition MPs as he claimed Sir Keir’s statement showed a ‘newfound affection’ for the alliance.

Boy who broke back in sledge accident to climb Eiffel Tower as thank you

Boy who broke back in sledge accident to climb Eiffel Tower as thank you

Filip Cegar had to learn to walk again after breaking both his spine and his sternum.

Jeremy Hunt to take ‘difficult but responsible’ decisions on public sector pay

Jeremy Hunt to take ‘difficult but responsible’ decisions on public sector pay

Rishi Sunak and the Chancellor are set to announce decisions on pay for millions of public sector workers.

Testing on live animals fell by 10% last year, data suggests

Testing on live animals fell by 10% last year, data suggests

Across Great Britain some 2.76 million procedures were carried out on animals in 2022.

OBR warns UK public finances in ‘very risky’ position after economic shocks

OBR warns UK public finances in ‘very risky’ position after economic shocks

The Office for Budget Responsibility said public debt could surge to more than 300% of economic output by the 2070s.

Actions of some over Twelfth bring ‘shame on us all’ – Beattie

Actions of some over Twelfth bring ‘shame on us all’ – Beattie

Scores of parades took place across Northern Ireland as Protestant loyal orders celebrated the Twelfth of July this week.

Catherine Tate to star in West End play about 1970s Enfield poltergeist

Catherine Tate to star in West End play about 1970s Enfield poltergeist

The Enfield poltergeist is said to have haunted the family living at 284 Green Street in north London in the late 1970s.

Commons Speaker challenges transport minister over ticket office closures

Commons Speaker challenges transport minister over ticket office closures

Sir Lindsay Hoyle raised concerns about the impact of ticket office closures in his constituency of Chorley.

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