Starmer: I wouldn't appoint Mandelson now
Prime Minister Keir Starmer expresses profound regret over appointing Peter Mandelson to his strategic council, citing a failure to fully grasp the extent of Mandelson's private sector interests at the time.
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Trump's 'Welcome' Directive Triggers S Korea Worker Crackdown
A controversial US immigration directive from Donald Trump is cited as a key trigger for a sweeping South Korean crackdown on illegal workers, resulting in mass arrests and industry turmoil.
Wes Streeting: NHS is 'broken', needs private sector help
New Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers a bombshell diagnosis of the NHS as 'broken' and announces a controversial new strategy to use private sector capacity to tackle the elective care backlog, signalling a major shift in healthcare policy.
Unite warns Labour: Improve workers' rights or face backlash
Unite union general secretary Sharon Graham demands Labour urgently improve its workers' rights package, warning that failing to fulfil this key election promise would be a 'betrayal' of voters.
US releases 300 detained South Koreans at Hyundai plant
In a major development, US immigration officials have released 300 South Korean technicians detained at a Hyundai plant in Alabama. The resolution follows intense diplomatic efforts from Seoul.
US ICE Raid Detains Hundreds of Korean Workers - Seoul Responds
The South Korean government pledges consular assistance following a major US immigration enforcement operation that resulted in the arrest of hundreds of its nationals.
Unison Chief: UK Social Care System is 'Broken'
Christina McAnea, head of Britain's largest union, issues a stark warning on the UK's social care crisis, calling for immediate funding and a national strategy to fix the crumbling system.
Clinic Staff Fired After Viral TikTok About Working Conditions
Healthcare workers at a leading US clinic have been summarily dismissed after a TikTok video revealing alleged poor working conditions and staff shortages went viral, igniting a fierce debate on workers' rights and corporate transparency.
Wes Streeting: 'The NHS is broken' and needs major surgery
In a bombshell interview, Labour's Wes Streeting declares the NHS 'broken' and vows to confront tough truths, including the need for private sector help and a crackdown on 'sick note culture', to save the cherished institution.
Target warehouse staff demand pay rise in walk-out protest
Exclusive: Warehouse operatives at a major Target distribution hub are demanding higher pay, staging a unique 'walk to the entrance' protest. The action highlights the growing tension between big-box retailers and their logistics workforce amidst the cost
Trump could deploy private army in US cities
Exclusive: Donald Trump is reportedly exploring using private security contractors for domestic operations, including immigration enforcement and policing, raising alarming legal and constitutional questions.
NHS Crisis Forces Record Numbers to Go Private
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in Britons turning to private medical care, driven by unprecedented NHS waiting times and a perceived 'postcode lottery' for treatment. This investigation uncovers the human cost of the healthcare crisis.
Reeves's Budget Tax Raid to Decimate Hospitality Jobs
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's planned VAT overhaul for private schools could trigger a devastating chain reaction, costing the hospitality sector more than 50% of its job losses and hitting family budgets hard.
NHS Staff Exodus: Medical Workers Fleeing to Private Sector
Exclusive research reveals a growing crisis as doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals leave the NHS for private health insurance roles, lured by higher salaries and improved work-life balance.
Soho House Goes Private in Major $1.1bn Deal
Exclusive members' club Soho House has de-listed from the stock market in a major shift. Discover the implications for its global membership and the future of private hospitality.
NSW Health accused of gagging frontline healthcare workers
The NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association alleges NSW Health is attempting to silence healthcare workers by restricting their online posts, raising serious concerns about workers' rights and public transparency.
Sixth Forms Braced for 'Brutal Competition' Over Labour VAT Plan
Exclusive: A new report reveals sixth forms are bracing for a fierce battle for students as Labour's plan to add VAT to private school fees threatens to drive an exodus back into the state sector, creating a funding and capacity crisis.
Wes Streeting Under Fire Over NHS Privatisation Plans
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting is embroiled in a major row after unions and medical professionals demand he 'comes clean' on plans to use private healthcare providers within the NHS, raising fears of a move towards American-style healthcare.
Young Brits Ditch NHS for Private Healthcare in Droves
Exclusive analysis reveals a silent crisis as a generation loses faith in the NHS, opting for private medical insurance in a desperate bid for timely care. Is this the end of the NHS as we know it?
UK GDP grows 0.4% in Q2 2024
The UK economy expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2024, marking a modest recovery after earlier stagnation. Key sectors like services and production drove growth, though challenges remain.
MPs demand action to protect NHS from private sector
A cross-party group of MPs warns that private firms are profiting at the expense of NHS patients, calling for stricter regulations to safeguard public healthcare.
Finance worker's daily cocaine habit before work exposed
A finance worker reveals his daily cocaine habit before work, exposing the dark side of high-pressure jobs and the hidden drug culture in corporate environments.
Hanson: International students stealing Aussie jobs
Controversial Australian politician Pauline Hanson alleges international students are taking local jobs and avoiding taxes, igniting a fiery debate on immigration and education policies.
Ofwat CEO resigns amid water sector scrutiny
David Black, CEO of Ofwat, steps down as the water sector faces intense scrutiny over performance and environmental concerns.
Starmer pressured to scrap tourist tax to boost UK economy
Labour leader Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure from business leaders to abolish the controversial tourist tax, which they claim is harming the UK's retail and hospitality sectors.
BP reviews costs amid £17.7bn quarterly profits
BP initiates a comprehensive cost-cutting review following record quarterly profits of £17.7bn, sparking debate over energy sector windfalls.
BP cuts costs amid profit rise and dividend boost
BP reveals strategic cost reductions while increasing shareholder dividends, as the energy giant navigates market volatility and shifting consumer demands.
Ofwat examines £13m paid to Yorkshire Water boss offshore
Ofwat is probing £13m in payments made to Yorkshire Water CEO Nicola Shaw via an offshore parent company, raising concerns over transparency and executive pay in the utilities sector.
Labour tax hikes may cost beauty sector thousands of jobs
The UK beauty industry faces potential job losses as Labour's proposed tax increases threaten businesses already struggling with rising costs.
KPMG UK Faces Backlash Over Bank Remarks
KPMG UK has come under fire after a senior executive made contentious remarks about banks, sparking outrage and calls for accountability. Here’s the full story.
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