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Union to use Human Rights Act to challenge minimum service strike law

Union to use Human Rights Act to challenge minimum service strike law

Government’s minimum service law allows employers to order staff to come into work during strike action to ensure minimum service levels are met.

UK pauses funding for UNRWA over claims staff involved in Hamas attack

UK pauses funding for UNRWA over claims staff involved in Hamas attack

The UK Government has said it is ‘appalled’ by the allegations.

Greta Thunberg joins protest against Farnborough Airport expansion plans

Greta Thunberg joins protest against Farnborough Airport expansion plans

Greta Thunberg joined local residents, members of Extinction Rebellion and climate change campaigners on Saturday in a march to Farnborough Airport.

SNP urges Cameron to be ‘on right side of history’ after ICJ’s Israel ruling

SNP urges Cameron to be ‘on right side of history’ after ICJ’s Israel ruling

The International Court of Justice stopped short of ordering a ceasefire, but urged Israel to contain the death and damage in Gaza.

Fire on British-linked ship put out after Houthi strike in Gulf of Aden

Fire on British-linked ship put out after Houthi strike in Gulf of Aden

The UK and its allies ‘reserve the right to respond appropriately’ following the latest attack claimed by the Iran-backed group, the Government said.

We must unite against hate, Yousaf says as he marks Holocaust Memorial Day

We must unite against hate, Yousaf says as he marks Holocaust Memorial Day

The First Minister said freedom ‘relies on our willingness to defend each other’s human rights’.

Vapes ‘could be limited to four flavours as ministers mull restrictions’

Vapes ‘could be limited to four flavours as ministers mull restrictions’

Rishi Sunak has repeatedly voiced concerns about the marketing of e-cigarettes, which appears designed to appeal to children.

Dry and mild weekend ahead for most, Met Office predicts

Dry and mild weekend ahead for most, Met Office predicts

Unseasonably mild temperatures as high as 15C are possible on Sunday.

More than four million illegal vapes seized at UK border

More than four million illegal vapes seized at UK border

The number has quadrupled in a 12-month period, as British authorities attempt to quash youth vaping.

Ex-MI6 boss voices fears over British intelligence blind spot with Beijing

Ex-MI6 boss voices fears over British intelligence blind spot with Beijing

He added that spies from China are willing to do ‘whatever it takes’ to gather commercial and military intel.

What the papers say – January 27

What the papers say – January 27

A variety of stories lead the nation’s front pages this Saturday.

Holocaust Memorial Day ‘difficult’ due to Hamas-Israel conflict – charity chief

Holocaust Memorial Day ‘difficult’ due to Hamas-Israel conflict – charity chief

Some memorial events will require tighter security this year, Karen Pollock from the Holocaust Educational Trust says

King remains in hospital after enlarged prostate procedure

King remains in hospital after enlarged prostate procedure

Charles was spotted entering The London Clinic in central London on Friday morning with the Queen at his side.

UK and allies ‘reserve right to respond appropriately’ after Gulf of Aden strike

UK and allies ‘reserve right to respond appropriately’ after Gulf of Aden strike

The Marlin Luanda was sent up in flames after an attack off the coast of Yemen on Friday.

Mother of Barnaby Webber vows to have happy home again and backs public inquiry

Mother of Barnaby Webber vows to have happy home again and backs public inquiry

Emma Webber laid bare her grief in an interview with the Daily Mail.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to address DUP executive on Monday

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to address DUP executive on Monday

The DUP has stayed out of the institutions at Stormont for almost two years.

Taylor Swift deepfake images prompt US politicians to call for new laws

Taylor Swift deepfake images prompt US politicians to call for new laws

The singer’s fervent fanbase quickly began sharing #ProtectTaylorSwift to flood social media with more positive images of the US star.

Oil tanker on fire in Red Sea after strike claimed by Houthis

Oil tanker on fire in Red Sea after strike claimed by Houthis

Multinational firm Trafigura said the safety of crew on the Marlin Luanda, a vessel operated on its behalf, is its ‘foremost priority’.

Camilla seen leaving private hospital where King had enlarged prostate procedure

Camilla seen leaving private hospital where King had enlarged prostate procedure

Charles was seen entering The London Clinic on Friday morning with Camilla at his side.

Parrot reunites with ‘love of his life’ family dog after disappearing in storm

Parrot reunites with ‘love of his life’ family dog after disappearing in storm

Parrot Ernie’s first reaction upon returning home was to shower the family’s dog, Lottie.

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