UK: Low-paid workers to get 80% of salary in sick pay

More than one million low-paid workers in the UK are to be entitled to 80% of their weekly salary as sick pay from the first day of illness, under government…

UK: Number of young people not in work or education hits 11-year high

More young people were not in work, education or training at the end of 2024 than at any point in the past 11 years, new data suggests. The latest Office…

UK: Agency workers to get paid if shift cancelled at short notice

Agency workers who choose to be on zero-hour contracts will be eligible for compensation if their shifts are cancelled or changed at short notice, the BBC understands. There are around…

UK: NHS trusts defend diversity job after Elon Musk criticism

Two NHS trusts have responded after Elon Musk criticised their job advert for an equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) position. Musk reacted to a video showing diversity related roles advertised…

UK: Trump’s commitment to Ukraine peace is sincere – PM Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer has told MPs that US President Donald Trump’s commitment to achieving peace in Ukraine is “sincere”. The prime minister said Europe would have to do “the heavy…

UK: PM Keir Starmer won’t be derailed by Ukraine aid freeze – Rayner

Sir Keir Starmer will not be “derailed” in working to end the war in Ukraine after the US paused military aid to the country, the deputy prime minister has said.…

UK: Ex-Barclays boss with Epstein links seeks to clear name

A former boss of Barclays, who was ousted from the bank over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, will seek to clear his name in court this week.…

UK: Belfast factory to supply 5,000 missiles to Ukraine

The Thales missile factory in Belfast is to supply 5,000 air defence missiles to Ukraine, the prime minister has announced. The deal is worth up to £1.6bn and will involve…

UK: Was Starmer’s summit enough to sway Trump?

Was Starmer’s summit enough to sway Trump?Lancaster House may have been bathed in sunshine as European leaders gathered to chart a way forward for Ukraine. But there was a cloud…

UK: King’s pivotal role in Trump and Ukraine balancing act

Before he came to the throne, the then Prince Charles had been challenged over whether he could avoid meddling and stay out of politics when he became King. Now King…