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Starmer faces blow as union ally fights for job

Sir Keir Starmer could lose a key ally as Christina McAnea battles to keep her role as Unison general secretary. The result could reshape Labour's power structures and funding. Read the full analysis.

Unite Union Threatens Historic Split from Labour Party

Labour's largest union donor, Unite, is reportedly discussing a formal split, citing 'broken promises' to workers. A historic disaffiliation could deliver a catastrophic blow to Keir Starmer's premiership.

CFMEU Officials Jailed for Bribery Scandal

Two former CFMEU officials sentenced for corruptly taking bribes. The union pledges to rebuild after this 'egregious breach of trust'. Read the full details.

HMRC worker refuses office return, blames union

A UK tax office worker's refusal to return to the office post-lockdown sparks legal battle, with union advice at the centre of the controversy. Exclusive details on the employment tribunal case.

Teamsters Union Endorses Trump in 2025 Election Shock

In a dramatic political shift, the powerful Teamsters union has thrown its support behind Donald Trump for the 2025 presidential election, creating shockwaves across the American political landscape.

Health union bosses prolong NHS strike chaos

Militant health union leaders are facing mounting criticism for extending industrial action that's causing unprecedented disruption across the NHS, leaving millions of patients in limbo and waiting lists soaring to record levels.

Eddie Jones returns as Japan rugby coach

Controversial coach Eddie Jones makes stunning comeback to Japanese rugby just months after walking away from Wallabies disaster during Autumn Nations Series.

Rail union boss's Las Vegas trip funded by members

RMT union leader Mick Lynch faces scrutiny after spending thousands on a Las Vegas conference and luxury hotel stays, funded by members' subscription fees during a cost of living crisis.

AFL coach targeted in $100k extortion plot

A prominent AFL coach has become the victim of a terrifying alleged extortion attempt, with criminals demanding $100,000 and prompting immediate security upgrades across the league.

Oxford Union pays £25,000 for Trump Instagram post

The prestigious Oxford Union faces mounting criticism after paying £25,000 for an Instagram post featuring Donald Trump, sparking outrage among students and alumni over the controversial expenditure.

Cafe owner defies council over Union Jack mural

A Westminster cafe owner faces council pressure to remove a Union Flag mural despite local support, sparking debate about national pride and local authority overreach in central London.

Claudia Winkleman: BBC ignored my Traitors pleas

The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman discloses how BBC bosses dismissed her desperate appeals against creating a celebrity edition of the hit reality show, fearing it would ruin the programme's unique dynamic.

National Trust in flag fury after removing Union Jack

The National Trust has ignited a fierce debate after contractors were seen removing the large Union Flag from the Bantham Ham stone tower in Devon. The move, done without prior consultation, has been branded an 'act of cultural vandalism' by critics and l

TFL invites RMT to resume talks after London Tube strikes

Transport for London has formally invited the RMT union back to the negotiating table following a week of crippling Tube strikes that brought the capital to a standstill, as both sides seek a resolution to the ongoing dispute over working conditions.

Charlie Kirk Oxford Speech Sparks Free Speech Debate

US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's controversial Oxford Union speech ignites a fierce transatlantic debate on free speech, cancel culture, and the limits of campus discourse as UK and US Republicans rally to his defence.

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