Starmer to warn Britain faces choice between ‘decency’ and ‘division’ Britain faces a “defining choice” between “decency” and “division”, Sir Keir Starmer will warn, as he delivers his speech to the Labour Party conference on Tuesday. The Prime Minister is expected to use his annual address to expand his attacks on Reform UK, now regarded
Trump and Netanyahu say they have agreed to a plan to end Gaza war US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said they have agreed to a plan to end the war in Gaza, but it is unclear whether Hamas will accept the terms. Mr Trump on Monday laid out a 20-point
Alleged stalker sent Myleene Klass air pistol ‘as a joke’, court hears A 61-year-old man accused of stalking Myleene Klass by sending her a series of “bizarre” parcels and letters told police he had posted her an air pistol as a joke, a court has heard. Birmingham Crown Court also heard that Peter Windsor sent
Reeves warns of hard choices to come as UK hit by ‘global headwinds’ Rachel Reeves has said she is facing “harsh global headwinds” as she hinted at further tax rises to come in the Budget. The Chancellor used her Labour Party conference speech to insist that she would keep control of the public finances and
Jaguar Land Rover to resume production in ‘coming days’ after cyber shutdown British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has said it will restart some manufacturing production in the “coming days” as it continues to deal with the fallout from a major cyber attack. The group said some sections of its production operations will resume amid a
Phone tracking train ticket trial launches in northern England A train ticketing trial which involves passengers paying for travel by having their phones tracked has been launched. Rail minister Lord Hendy said the initiative in northern England will make rail travel “simpler and easier”. From Monday, passengers travelling on Northern train services between Harrogate and
Reeves to set out guarantee of paid work to cut long-term youth unemployment Long-term unemployed youths will be guaranteed paid work and could face being stripped of benefits if they refuse to take it up, Rachel Reeves will announce. The Chancellor will make the case for a society founded on “contribution” as she unveils plans
Covid inquiry to shift focus to pandemic’s impact on children and young people School closures and a free school meals “blunder” which ended in an embarrassing U-turn by Boris Johnson’s government during the pandemic are expected to be among issues scrutinised in upcoming hearings of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. It has not been confirmed whether
BMA gives Streeting 48 hours to avoid GP dispute over online access plans The British Medical Association (BMA) has given the Health Secretary 48 hours to act and avoid going into dispute with GPs over online access plans which they claim could put the safety of patients and staff at risk. From October 1, GP
Eating fruit could slash effects of air pollution on the lungs Eating more fruit could reduce the impact of air pollution on the lungs, a study has suggested. This could be down to the antioxidants naturally present in fruit, according to researchers. The effect was also more pronounced in women who consumed four portions of