Insecure work holding back economy The TUC said the Government’s flagship workers’ rights bill will tackle Britain’s insecure work “epidemic”. The Employment Rights Bill, which is currently making its way through Parliament, will ban exploitative zero hours contracts by giving workers a right to a contract which reflects their regular hours. It will also give
Joel Dommett hails ‘huge’ shows in running for National Television Awards Comedian Joel Dommett has described the National Television Awards (NTAs) as the “best night in talent” and said he cannot wait to meet the nominated stars of “unbelievable show” Adolescence. Dommett, who is returning to host the awards ceremony for the fifth year in
Firefighters tackle blaze at BBC’s former HQ Television Centre Dozens of firefighters are battling a blaze at the old BBC Television Centre in London’s White City. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said about 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines had been called to the nine-storey building on Wood Lane. Photos from the scene show crews
Ministers warned of strike threat in NHS worker transfers dispute The health service could be hit by strikes in the autumn unless plans that could see thousands of workers transferred out of the NHS are halted, a union has warned. Unison told ministers there will be “no place to hide” if they do not clamp
Parents were ‘feeling the pinch’ ahead of back-to-school season, survey finds Working-age parents’ concerns about food costs have increased to levels not seen since autumn 2022, when inflation was in double figures, according to Which? Nearly nine in 10 (87%) working-age parents reported being concerned about food prices in the month to mid-August, a survey
William and Kate pay personal tribute to Duchess of Kent after death aged 92 The Prince and Princess of Wales have paid a personal tribute to the Duchess of Kent, praising her for working “tirelessly to help others” and describing her as a “much missed member of the family”. The King, Queen and the royal
Angela Rayner quits Government after standards probe into tax affairs Angela Rayner has resigned from Government after Sir Keir Starmer’s ethics adviser found she had breached the ministerial code over her underpayment of stamp duty on a seaside flat. Sir Laurie Magnus said the outgoing deputy prime minister had “acted with integrity”, but failed to
England forward Alessia Russo signs new long-term deal with Arsenal Alessia Russo has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the club have announced. The striker arrived in north London in July 2023 and has since gone on to score 36 goals in 72 appearances. Russo helped the Gunners lift the League Cup in 2024
Almost 100 drink-drivers caught every day, figures suggest An average of nearly 100 drivers a day were caught drink-driving in the past three years, new figures show. Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart, which obtained the data, said it demonstrates the need for “a shift in mindset” among drivers. It found 108,000 motorists in Britain received
‘Artificial pancreas’ to be given to women with diabetes to cut pregnancy risks Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes in England are to be given a special artificial pancreas to reduce the risk of stillbirth and miscarriage. Mothers-to-be with the condition have higher risks as pregnancy hormones can make it harder for them to regulate