3+ hour, 21+ min ago   (342+ words) The Government is being urged to deliver a promised crackdown on zero-hours contracts, amid “baseless myths” from those opposed to the move. TUC general secretary Paul Nowak will say that some business lobbyists should be “faced down”, arguing that the…...

3+ hour, 21+ min ago   (515+ words) Relations between Britain and America have been further strained after Donald Trump expressed support for a united Ireland. The US president claimed Irish unification was inevitable as he spoke to reporters alongside Taoiseach Micheál Martin, adding it “may as well…...

11+ hour, 24+ min ago   (925+ words) Andy Burnham faces renewed calls to cap political donations after Reform UK received £72 million from cryptocurrency billionaires in two days. The two £36 million donations from Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne have given Reform a boost after a summer dominated by…...

12+ hour, 32+ min ago   (783+ words) Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali has pledged to give children the “best possible start in life” as she launches her campaign for the upcoming by-election. The Camden Council leader is hoping to keep Holborn and St Pancras in Labour hands, with…...

12+ hour, 52+ min ago   (423+ words) Donald Trump has said he could “settle” any conflict over the Falkland Islands, describing a war between the UK and Argentina as a “potential disaster”. The US president has previously indicated he might not back the UK’s sovereignty over the…...

13+ hour, 55+ min ago   (799+ words) Unionist leaders in Northern Ireland have criticised US President Donald Trump after he said he would “love to see” a United Ireland. Mr Trump was speaking alongside Taoiseach Micheál Martin when he was asked for his view on a united…...

18+ hour, 59+ min ago   (806+ words) Comedian Michael McIntyre joined stars including Dame Helen Mirren, Hugh Grant and Bill Nighy to raise money for a number of charities in memory of 9/11 victims. Actor Tom Hardy, DJ Fatboy Slim, Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock and former England…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (950+ words) Britain needs to treat young people on benefits with “tough love” as the current system has become “a total state failure”, Alan Milburn has said. The former Labour minister, who is currently writing a review on youth unemployment, told The…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (1266+ words) MPs have been urged to “grasp” an opportunity to legalise assisted dying and offer “choice and dignity” to the terminally ill ahead of a vote on a proposed new law. But opponents have warned the draft legislation “hopes for the…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (734+ words) Zack Polanski was selected as the Green Party’s candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on Friday - and immediately launched a stinging attack on Labour. This content is provided by Ex.Co Player and may use cookies or similar…...