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‘Dozens’ held after campaigners gathered in Parliament Square on Saturday, with demonstrations across the UK prompting police actionMore than 70 people have been arrested across the UK in several demonstrations where references to Palestine Action were…
Legal challenge argues commissioners breached Local Government Act by refusing to allow proper scrutiny of decisionLegal action is being taken after commissioners sent to oversee Birmingham council blocked scrutiny of a controversial decision to close …
Manchester City manager pictured backstage with children of Liam and Noel Gallagher at Heaton Park showThe homecoming of Oasis in their long-awaited Manchester gig turned into a family affair with the children of Noel and Liam Gallagher pictured togeth…
Deputy PM accused of refusing to engage as union considers cutting ties with LabourAngela Rayner has been accused of handling the Birmingham bin workers’ strike in a “totally and utterly abhorrent” way by the Unite general secretary, Sharon Graham.Grah…
‘Atypical expenditure’ document suggests utility’s costs over 12 months outstripped the £130m it paid in finesThames Water spent at least £136m on the effort to secure emergency funding over 12 months, according to a leaked document that suggests costs…
Labour is being pulled one way by a desire to cut debt and the other by slumping poll ratings. With growth nowhere to be seen, tax rises loomDuring the first televised debate in the run-up to last summer’s general election, Keir Starmer used a phrase t…
Exclusive: Irish rap trio due to support Fontaines DC in August but it is understood they may be pulled over ‘safety concerns’The Irish hip-hop band Kneecap may be dropped from the lineup at Wythenshawe Park in Manchester, where they are due to support…
MP pushes on with plans after week of confusion following announcement she would co-lead party with Jeremy CorbynZarah Sultana has launched a fundraising drive and supporter sign-up page under her own name as she pushed on with plans for the formation …
Exclusive: Announcement expected as part of series of changes outlined in chancellor’s Mansion House speechThe chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is expected to trigger a review of the auto-enrolment pension scheme next week in a move that could ultimately for…
Preschool establishment asked for extra compulsory fee for ‘consumables’ – but it should have been freeA nursery has refunded a father almost £1,200 after an investigation found he had been charged mandatory “top-up” fees for hours of childcare that sh…