UK Drops Mandatory Digital ID for Workers
The UK government has reversed its plan to make digital ID cards compulsory for proving the right to work. Learn what this U-turn means for employers and employees.
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Home Office TikTok deportation videos spark backlash
The Home Office faces fierce criticism for a new TikTok account showing deportation raids. Asylum charities warn the 'brutal' videos risk fuelling violence against migrants. Read the full story.
Record illegal work raids as Starmer defends foreign trips
Home Office reports a 57% surge in illegal working raids to a record high. Keir Starmer tells Labour MPs his foreign policy work is linked to the cost of living crisis. Full political agenda for the day.
Record illegal worker arrests as UK enforcement surges 77%
Home Office raids on businesses like nail bars and car washes surge by 77%, leading to over 12,300 arrests in 18 months. London, West Midlands, and South West see highest numbers.
Minnesota Sues Feds to End ICE Agent Surge
Minnesota's Attorney General files lawsuit to halt federal immigration raids after an ICE agent fatally shot a resident. The state calls the operation a 'federal invasion'.
Northerners and Southerners Clash Over Accents and Class
Guardian readers respond to an article on the English north-south divide, sharing personal stories of accent mockery, workplace bias, and the enduring role of class. Discover the lived experience of regional identity.
Trump backs ICE, calls Minneapolis shooting victim 'paid agitator'
Donald Trump supports VP's unfounded claim about Renee Good, killed by ICE in Minneapolis. He labels protesters 'professional agitators', contradicting video evidence. Read the full analysis.
Jade Franks' 'Eat the Rich' Fringe Hit Heads to Netflix
Merseyside comic Jade Franks turned cleaning toilets at Cambridge into a Fringe First-winning show. Now, her hit 'Eat the Rich' is being developed for TV, as she fights to open doors for working-class artists.
Iran Protests: Hospital Raids and Economic Anger Spread
Sky News investigation reveals violent crackdown on Iranian protests as economic collapse fuels nationwide unrest. Exclusive eyewitness accounts and verified data.
Workplace rights in cold weather explained
As Storm Goretti brings heavy snow, we explain UK workplace temperature laws, employer responsibilities, and what to do if it's too cold to work. Stay informed and safe.
UK deaths to outnumber births from 2026, warns think tank
A major think tank predicts 2026 will mark a permanent demographic shift in the UK, with deaths exceeding births. This could mean fewer workers, higher taxes, and a renewed debate on immigration. Read the full analysis.
UK deaths to outnumber births in 2026, warns think tank
The UK is set for a historic demographic shift in 2026, with deaths exceeding births. This long-term trend could mean fewer workers and higher taxes, putting immigration policy in the spotlight. Read the full analysis.
Democrats: Trump Diverts 28,000 Agents from Key Crime Fighting
US Democrats allege Trump's ICE focus has abandoned child exploitation and drug cases. A letter demands answers on 28,000 reassigned agents and the impact on public safety.
Microshifting: The Extreme Flexible Working Trend
Is 'microshifting' – breaking work into short, intentional blocks – the secret to a happier life? Explore how this pandemic-born trend is reshaping the UK workday, driven by employees seeking control.
UK Burnout Risk: How to Switch Off from Work
With blurred work-life boundaries, 1 in 5 people face burnout. Discover expert strategies for psychological detachment and reclaiming your private time for better health and productivity.
Council worker busted for secretly juggling 2 full-time jobs
A Barnet Council employee has been sentenced for fraud after working two full-time council jobs simultaneously. She must pay £10k compensation. Read the full story.
Progressive Party Bets on 2026 for Major US Breakthrough
The Working Families Party, buoyed by recent electoral wins, declares the 'time has come' for a viable third force in US politics. With activity in 18 states, it aims to capitalise on voter disillusionment.
Pigeons: The Unsung Working-Class Heroes of History
Pigeons deserve respect as working-class heroes. They were bred for food by our ancestors, served as vital wartime messengers, and are unfairly maligned today. Discover their remarkable history.
Daughter Takes Over Vineyard After Father's Deportation
Alondra Sotelo Garcia now runs her father's Oregon vineyard business after his sudden deportation to Mexico, highlighting the human impact of US immigration policy on families and local economies.
Boston Resists ICE Immigration Raids
Boston mobilises with 'strategised resistance' as ICE raids intensify. From a hotline to protests, the city pushes back against federal immigration crackdowns. Read the full story.
Americans carry passports daily amid immigration fear
Across the United States, citizens are carrying passports in daily life due to immigration raids and detention fears. Five individuals share their stories of living under this new reality.
US Immigration Detention Hits Record High
ICE holds over 68,400 people, a new record, as Trump's mass deportation operation continues. Plus, Trump on Epstein files and global tensions over Venezuela.
LA's 'Am I Next?' protest art targets ICE raids
A powerful public art installation in downtown Los Angeles projects billboard-sized portraits asking 'Am I Next?' in response to aggressive immigration enforcement. Discover how the city is fighting back.
Home Depot deploys noise machines against LA day labourers
Advocates demand removal of high-pitch sound devices at a Los Angeles Home Depot, alleging they cause illness and are used to intimidate immigrant workers waiting for jobs.
Snowball protests against ICE raids in US
Videos show residents in Minneapolis and Illinois throwing snowballs at ICE agents during immigration arrests. The confrontations have sparked legal action and debate over federal tactics.
US communities organise against ICE raids
As Trump's mass deportation operation intensifies, ordinary Americans are using encrypted apps, community patrols and grocery deliveries to protect immigrant neighbours. Discover the grassroots resistance.
Durham community mobilises against ICE raids at schools
In Durham, North Carolina, a grassroots network of parents and teachers is organising carpools, school patrols and food deliveries to shield immigrant families from federal immigration enforcement. Discover how the community is fighting back.
US cities unite to resist ICE raids with solidarity tactics
From LA to Chicago and New Orleans, grassroots organisers are sharing strategies like whistle alerts and 'know your rights' training to protect immigrant communities from federal immigration raids.
ICE Raids Traumatise Chicago Schoolchildren, Says Principal
A Chicago school principal details the terror ICE operations inflict on immigrant families. Children barricade doors and stop eating, fearing deportation. Over 4,000 arrested since September.
Trump's White America Fantasy and Racist Panic
Analysis: Trump's attacks on immigrants and reproductive rights aim to reverse demographic change. This cruelty cannot stop a future where the US is no longer majority white.
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