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Andy Burnham urged not to backtrack on new workplace rule for workers aged 18 to 20

TUC general secretary warned this week against backtracking on the Labour Party government manifesto

Cardiff Airport named among UK’s best but locals call for more flights

Cardiff Airport has also been named the second fastest growing airport in the UK, recording a 24% annual increase in passenger numbers, according to the Civil Aviation Authority.

Acclaimed playwright and author dies after brief illness

Playwright and novelist Bonnie Greer has died aged 77 following a brief illness, her husband David Hutchins says.

‘We need to get it right’: union gusto for Burnham will face make-or-break tests

TUC conference rings with praise for new No 10 team, but battles loom over workers’ rights and north sea drilling Louise Haigh, the UK first secretary, got a standing ovation from trade union members in Brighton this we…

Is it safe to travel to Croatia during wildfires? Latest advice after tourists evacuated from Brac island

Wildfires can be ‘highly dangerous and unpredictable’, said the Foreign Office

Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant fined for serving dessert topped with ants

Prosecutors sought jail term for chief executive of Evett after insects not approved for consumption were on menu A South Korean court has fined the operator of one of Seoul’s most celebrated restaurants and its chief e…

Scotland weather maps turn blue with 'risk of thunder' and 'gale force winds'

More wet weather is on the horizon.

Andy Burnham will need to raise taxes or cut spending in Budget, economists warn

The government’s £23bn fiscal headroom, which acts as a buffer against economic shocks, is thought to have fallen to around £5bn

Tiny village votes for 'independence' from UK after asylum seeker plan

The people of Piddington in Oxfordshire voted to secede from the UK in a symbolic referendum after the Government announced plans to house 1,256 asylum seekers in a nearby former military base

Alex Salmond legal action against SNP Government postponed as both sides prepare for hearing

Millionaire businessman Paul McManus is funding the action after the ex-SNP leader's widow Moira agreed to transfer the legal rights of the case.

Public sex and drug use reported near Rotherham hotel, licensing hearing told

Plans to reopen the pub and restaurant at a Rotherham hotel prompted claims of public sexual activity, open drug use and residents feeling unsafe during a licensing hearing.

Ex-jockey dies aged 39 following alleged Newtownards assault

Burnham: My dad would want me to push on and make change

Burnham’s father died earlier this week after suffering from Alzheimer’s

London travel news LIVE: Suffragette line hit by severe delays after earlier incident of ‘casualty on track’

Suffragette line suffers from severe delays following an earlier incident of a ‘casualty on the track’

Worthing singer-songwriter Beth Sarah charts the album-making process

New single Grey

Stage celebration of 125 years of Brighton & Hove Albion

Theatre Royal Brighton

Baby born during Harry Potter screening has 'Cineworld' on birth certificate

Elsie Lamb was born in the Cineworld at Broughton, Flintshire, about 40 minutes into the film.

CCTV appeal after man badly beaten in Birmingham city centre

The victim was kicked and punched, leaving him with injuries which required hospital treatment

How Monzo can streamline your home insurance

Everything you need to know about Monzo Home Insurance, and how to get started

F1 to have 10 sprint races in 2027, including Monaco

Formula 1 increases the number of sprint races from six to 10 for the 2027 World Championship.

England winger Freeman signs new Northampton deal

Northampton Saints and England winger Tommy Freeman agrees a contract extension with the reigning Prem champions.

‘Pacing’ won’t eliminate the risk of AI doom. Here’s what could | David Krueger

The stark reality is this: we don’t know how to maintain control of these systems. But there are actions we can take With Jacob Coxon’s resignation from Anthropic, we have reached the AI risk tipping point. Millions of…

Iranian security forces coordinated killing, torture and sexual abuse of protesters, says Amnesty

Leaked documents and testimony reveal extent of regime’s crackdown in 2022 and how it paved the way for more brutal killings of protesters this year Iranian security forces “coordinated” the killing, torture and sexual…

F1 sprint races increase from six to 10 and Portugal and Turkey return in 2027 calendar

Monaco and Bahrain among additional sprint hosts 24-race schedule includes returns to Turkey and Portugal Formula One has announced its calendar for 2027, which will see an increase in sprint races to 10 events, includi…