Politics
Stopping benefits for EU citizens ‘may lead to destitution and hunger’
Scottish Government Europe minister Jenny Gilruth raised concerns the move could push people into homelessness.
European drivers to shun Johnson’s visa plea to solve UK petrol crisis
The head of the European Road Haulers Association said drivers enjoyed better pay and working conditions in the EU.
Starmer claims watered-down reforms put Labour ‘in position to win’
Sir Keir has been forced to ditch a key element of his proposed shake-up of Labour’s internal rules.
Temporary visa scheme in works to ease Christmas supply crisis
An announcement to boost HGV driver numbers by up to 5,000 is expected this weekend.
CBI chief: ‘You can’t turn baggage handlers into butchers overnight’
Tony Danker called for a "temporary and managed" system to urgently bring in foreign labour for a number of sectors.
Starmer drops controversial Labour rule change after angry backlash
The Labour leader is still pushing ahead with some reforms, but has U-turned on ditching one-member-one-vote.
Corbyn accuses Starmer of seeking to ‘shut down debate’
Corbyn said the current leadership “props up rather than challenges our broken political and economic system”.
Labour opens conference pledging ‘new deal’ for workers
Angela Rayner will open the party conference with a promise to improve pay and conditions.
‘Fed up with bad headlines’: Boris demands fix to lorry driver crisis
As the crisis escalates, prime minister reportedly "doesn't care about visa limits any more".