Ukraine at critical moment, European leaders say after Trump call European leaders say “intensive work” will continue in the coming days on a US-led plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war, after a joint phone call with President Donald Trump. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said… Continue reading Ukraine at critical moment, European leaders say after Trump call
People spending even more time online now than during the pandemic
People spending even more time online now than during the pandemic 8 hours ago Laura CressTechnology reporter Getty Images UK adults spent over half an hour longer online every day in 2025 than they did during the pandemic, according to an annual survey of internet habits by the regulator Ofcom. The Online Nation report found… Continue reading People spending even more time online now than during the pandemic
Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start
Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start 2 hours ago Dominic CascianiHome and Legal Correspondent EPA International talks to revolutionise how the European Court of Human Rights handles migration cases will begin on Wednesday. The British government is urging partners to modernise the way states tackle the continent-wide illegal migration crisis.… Continue reading Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start
Minimum wage should not go any higher, suggests Badenoch
Minimum wage should not go any higher, suggests Badenoch Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has questioned whether businesses can afford the current minimum wage and suggested that it should not increase further. In an interview with the BBC, Badenoch said she had increased the minimum wage when she was in government, but “a lot of businesses”… Continue reading Minimum wage should not go any higher, suggests Badenoch
Critical moment to ramp up support for Ukraine, European allies say
Critical moment to ramp up support for Ukraine, European allies say 13 hours ago Fiona Nimoni European leaders have said “now is a critical moment” to ramp up support for Ukraine and put pressure on Russia to bring an end to the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President… Continue reading Critical moment to ramp up support for Ukraine, European allies say
Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China
Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China US President Donald Trump has announced that he will allow AI chip maker Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 chips to “approved customers” in China. “We will protect National Security, create American Jobs, and keep America’s lead in AI,” Trump said on social… Continue reading Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China
Government promises 50,000 new apprenticeships in youth employment push
Government promises 50,000 new apprenticeships in youth employment push 9 hours ago Kathryn Armstrong Getty Images The government says some 50,000 young people are expected to benefit from a programme to expand apprenticeships as it looks to tackle youth unemployment. The £725 million package, which was earmarked in the Budget and covers the next three… Continue reading Government promises 50,000 new apprenticeships in youth employment push
Trans women will not be allowed to attend main Labour Women’s Conference events
Trans women will not be allowed to attend main Labour Women’s Conference events Trans women will not be able to take part in the main session at Labour’s Women’s Conference next year. It follows a legal review into how the event should operate after the Supreme Court ruled in April that a woman is defined… Continue reading Trans women will not be allowed to attend main Labour Women’s Conference events
Elon Musk’s X fined €120m over ‘deceptive’ blue ticks
Elon Musk’s X fined €120m over ‘deceptive’ blue ticks Elon Musk’s social media platform X has been fined €120m (£105m) by the EU over its blue tick badges. The European Commission said by allowing people to pay for a blue verified check mark on their profile, the social media platform “deceives users” because the firm… Continue reading Elon Musk’s X fined €120m over ‘deceptive’ blue ticks
Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027
Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027 1 hour ago Paul SeddonPolitical reporter Getty Images The government will commit to bringing in enhanced protections against unfair dismissal from the start of 2027, after watering down its plans last week. Labour ministers agreed to introduce the right to make a claim after six months in… Continue reading Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027