Labour drops plan to give workers protection from unfair dismissal from first day in new job
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

The right will now be introduced after six months, in a breach of Labour's election manifesto.

Households face 'dismal' rise in spending power, says IFS, as Starmer defends Budget
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Average disposable income is set to grow by "only" 0.5% annually over the next five years, the think tank says.

Chris Mason: Starmer could have scrapped child benefit cap last year - why did he wait?
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Keir Starmer has always said he wanted to end the benefit cap but the money was not available - until now.

'Hang in there': Agonising wait for the missing after Hong Kong blaze
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Families are desperate for news of loved ones, after a huge fire engulfed seven tower blocks.

Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

The Russian president confirmed a US delegation is expected for talks in Moscow next week.