Health unions have criticised a 3.3% NHS pay rise for 1.4 million staff in England, calling it “an insult” and a “betrayal” of frontline workers. The increase, imposed for 2026-27, covers roles including nurses, midwives and porters. Unite went further…
The Pentagon’s top policy official, Elbridge Colby, has told European NATO defence ministers they must take the lead in protecting the continent from Russia. Speaking in Brussels, he said Europe needs to focus less on promises and more on real…
Action is ramping up across the venues. Poland have climbed into the women’s doubles luge medals—for now. The men’s curling round robin is under way. Early speed-skating times are tumbling. In hockey, Slovakia have swung a tight game against Finland.…
Rotherham council is facing criticism after launching a small grants scheme to help groups install a flagpole and fly the Union Jack or St George’s flag. The Labour-run authority says the aim is unity and civic pride. Critics warn the…
The anonymous operator of the satirical “Crewkerne Gazette” account has been identified as Joshua Bonehill‑Paine. Channel 4 News named him after weeks of speculation about who made viral AI song parodies of UK politicians. The videos used synthetic vocals to…