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Teachers made ill by rats and hit by toaster receive share of £15m payout
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Teachers made ill by rats and hit by toaster receive share of £15m payout

Details about compensation for personal injury awarded to UK school staff revealed by NASUWTA teacher who became ill from a rat infestation and another who was injured after a pupil threw a toaster an...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Labour’s mistakes: is it too late to turn things around? – podcast
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Labour’s mistakes: is it too late to turn things around? – podcast

In part one of a special two-part interview, Kiran Stacey talks to the political scientist Prof Robert Ford about Labour’s so-called ‘landslide win’, the long-lasting impact of Brexit on our politics,...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Britain to host 35 countries for strait of Hormuz talks, says Starmer
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Britain to host 35 countries for strait of Hormuz talks, says Starmer

US understood not to be invited directly to talks that will explore ways of reopening critical waterwayMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe UK will convene 35 countries – excluding the US – to explore...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Resident doctors lose jobs package and will strike next week
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Resident doctors lose jobs package and will strike next week

Resident doctors in England are primed to go on strike next week after a deadline set by the prime minister arrived without a deal agreed.

Sky News - UK5 months ago
Resident doctors accuse Keir Starmer of sabotaging talks to end pay and jobs dispute
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Resident doctors accuse Keir Starmer of sabotaging talks to end pay and jobs dispute

British Medical Association leaders say PM’s threat to cut 1,000 new roles makes next week’s strike action more likelyResident doctors have accused Keir Starmer of damaging the prospects of a deal to...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Starmer calls for ‘ambitious’ new UK-EU ties as Trump threatens to quit Nato
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Starmer calls for ‘ambitious’ new UK-EU ties as Trump threatens to quit Nato

PM to focus on European defence and economic partnership for ‘dangerous world’, in pivot away from USUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK will seek an even deeper partnership with the EU because of...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Navy investigated links between nuclear sub commander and MP
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Navy investigated links between nuclear sub commander and MP

No disciplinary action was taken over the allegations of an inappropriate relationship with Scottish MP Joani Reid.

BBC News - UK5 months ago
Reeves criticises Trump for starting Iran war with no ‘clear plan’ to get out of it – as it happened
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Reeves criticises Trump for starting Iran war with no ‘clear plan’ to get out of it – as it happened

This blog is now closedStarmer says he understands why people are concerned about the cost of living.He says he has already set out a five-point plan to deal with the crisis.Just look at what’s happen...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Families condemn UK ‘impotence’ over UAE ‘social media misuse’ detentions
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Families condemn UK ‘impotence’ over UAE ‘social media misuse’ detentions

Ministers accused of being too fearful of offending Emirates to help Britons detained for sharing images of warMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe families of UK citizens held in the United Ar...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Royal Navy captain steps back from duties over link to MP whose husband faces China spy claims
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Royal Navy captain steps back from duties over link to MP whose husband faces China spy claims

Joani Reid MP reportedly swapped flirtatious messages with senior officer in charge of nuclear-armed submarineA Royal Navy captain in charge of one of Britain’s nuclear-armed submarines stepped back f...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Would more North Sea drilling mean lower energy prices for UK consumers?
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Would more North Sea drilling mean lower energy prices for UK consumers?

Kemi Badenoch claims increased UK oil and gas production would cut bills by £200, but critics say plan won’t workOil prices hit $100 a barrel soon after the US and Israel launched their attack on Iran...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
US jibes at Royal Navy are uncomfortable because they have substance | Jamie Grierson
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US jibes at Royal Navy are uncomfortable because they have substance | Jamie Grierson

While Pete Hegseth has mocked the ‘big, bad Royal Navy’, the First Sea Lord has sounded the alarm about its readinessMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, had his to...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Police chiefs failed to tackle racism due to lack of leadership, watchdog finds
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Police chiefs failed to tackle racism due to lack of leadership, watchdog finds

Review finds no ‘meaningful impact’ five years after race action plan launched, amid calls for government to step inPromises by police chiefs to tackle racial bias failed owing to “a lack of clear nat...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Energy crisis: why ‘keep calm but cut down’ may be a better message for Labour
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Energy crisis: why ‘keep calm but cut down’ may be a better message for Labour

Government keen to avoid panic as oil price surges, but perhaps households need advice on reducing consumptionLabour ministers asked in recent days about the looming energy crisis sparked by the Iran...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Two-thirds of UK hospitality businesses plan to cut jobs and one in seven will close, survey finds
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Two-thirds of UK hospitality businesses plan to cut jobs and one in seven will close, survey finds

Sector cites ‘billions of pounds in additional costs’ from new business rates and increase in minimum wage thresholdsTwo-thirds of hospitality businesses are planning to cut jobs as a result of “suffo...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Anti-terrorist programme Prevent ‘outdated and inadequately prepared’, report finds
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Anti-terrorist programme Prevent ‘outdated and inadequately prepared’, report finds

The home affairs select committee said Prevent cannot deal with the modern challenges of fighting extremismThe government’s anti-terrorism programme, Prevent, is “outdated and inadequately prepared” t...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
UK to pay France extra £16m in stopgap deal to patrol Channel beaches
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UK to pay France extra £16m in stopgap deal to patrol Channel beaches

Two-month arrangement aimed at preventing small-boat crossings comes as existing deal expiresThe UK will pay France an extra £16.2m to keep police patrolling Channel beaches and prevent a surge in sma...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Nigel Farage’s biggest problem? Donald Trump
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Nigel Farage’s biggest problem? Donald Trump

Nearly a quarter of voters cite Reform leader’s support for US president as main reason against voting for his partyBy day 31 of the war in the Middle East, Nigel Farage had become somewhat less vocal...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
King’s state visit to US will take place in April despite calls to delay amid Iran war – UK politics live
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King’s state visit to US will take place in April despite calls to delay amid Iran war – UK politics live

The king will address Congress during the visit, which will commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independenceQ: What do you make of the suggestion that Donald Trump could end the Iran war wit...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
UK sends more troops to Gulf amid Trump jibes over British military role
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UK sends more troops to Gulf amid Trump jibes over British military role

John Healey says extra deployment is defensive response to ‘expanding threat’ from IranMiddle East crisis – live updatesUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK is sending more military support to the...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago