Government breaks manifesto pledge in U-turn on workers' rights

Friday, November 28, 2025

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The prime minister has U-turned on a major manifesto pledge, Putin has insisted Ukraine must cede territory if it wants peace, and two National Guard members shot in Washington DC have been named.

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1 | Starmer U-turns on Rayner's reforms for workers' rights

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2 | Putin refuses to budge on demand for Ukrainian territory ahead of US talks

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3 | National Guard shooting victims named after 'act of terror' in DC

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4 | Net migration to the UK drops by two-thirds, new figures show

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5 | Sally Rooney: 'I can't publish work in UK due to Palestine Action ban'

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The percentage net migration to the UK has fallen by in the year from June 2024 and June 2025.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY

"I am a dove, but I have very powerful iron wings."

Putin's annual calendar is out, featuring a series of inspirational quotes accompanying flattering images of the Russian leader doing judo and playing the piano.

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