Resident Doctors Reject Offer, Strike Goes Ahead
Resident doctors in England will strike after rejecting the government's offer, citing a critical jobs crisis and real-terms pay cuts. Read why they demand respect and action.
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Business chiefs back Employment Rights Bill despite concerns
Six major industry groups have written to Business Secretary Peter Kyle, urging Parliament to pass the Employment Rights Bill after a key compromise on day-one unfair dismissal rights was reached.
Australian Skydiving Instructors Strike Over Pay
Skydiving instructors in three Australian states have walked out in a historic strike over pay and conditions, disrupting flights during the busy festive season. Read the full story on the industrial action.
Skydiving instructors strike in unprecedented action
Skydiving instructors across the UK are staging an unprecedented strike today, halting operations at major tourism sites. Meanwhile, the government receives a crucial US review on the Aukus submarine pact. Follow our live blog for the latest updates.
USDA spends $1 on local farms vs $1,054 on industrial
A stark funding disparity sees US small farmers struggling as government subsidies overwhelmingly favour industrial agriculture, undermining local food security and resilience.
AI Data Centre Boom Transforms Nevada Desert
The Tahoe-Reno Industrial Centre, a 100,000-acre Nevada site, is now a global hub for AI data centres, driving economic growth but straining scarce water and power resources. Explore the modern-day gold rush.
Monterrey's Industrial Boom Fuels Toxic Air Crisis
A major investigation reveals Monterrey, a key US manufacturing hub in Mexico, is engulfed in an air pollution crisis. Heavy metals from factories exporting to America threaten residents' health, with emissions surpassing many US states.
Resident Doctors Announce 5-Day Christmas Strike
Resident doctors in England will stage a five-day strike from 17-22 December over pay and job security, following November's action. The BMA urges the government to act.
Agency staff join Birmingham bin strike over bullying claims
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's bin strikes have voted to walk out themselves, alleging bullying and harassment. The dispute, ongoing since January, shows no sign of ending.
Birmingham bin strike escalates as agency staff join walkout
Agency workers covering for striking Birmingham bin crews have themselves voted for strike action over alleged bullying and harassment, deepening the long-running dispute. Read the latest.
Starmer's Budget: Welfare Reform & Economic Growth
PM Keir Starmer defends Budget decisions, outlining welfare system reforms and a £250bn industrial strategy to boost growth and lower living costs for Britons.
Sydney recycling plant explosion rains concrete debris
Massive chemical recycling plant explosion in Sydney sends fireball 500ft high, injuring firefighters and raining concrete debris. Investigation underway into cause of inferno.
Industrial chemist Bill McNally dies aged 89
Bill McNally, the industrial chemist whose pipeline protection work earned two Queen's Awards, has died aged 89. Discover his remarkable journey from Bootle to international success.
Ukraine crisis as Trump peace plan demands concessions
Ukraine and its allies scramble for crisis talks in Geneva after a US-Russia peace plan demands significant Ukrainian concessions. Will European leaders persuade Washington?
British ex-soldier denies 2012 Kenyan woman murder
Robert James Purkiss, a former British soldier, denies murdering Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya in 2012 as he fights extradition from a London prison. Read the latest developments.
Trump's Ukraine Plan: A Trans-Atlantic Crisis
Donald Trump's proposed peace plan for Ukraine, seen as a surrender ultimatium, creates the biggest NATO crisis in decades. Europe must now step up to guarantee Ukraine's security.
Trump's Ukraine peace plan pressures Zelenskyy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces unbearable pressure as Trump administration threatens to withdraw support unless Ukraine accepts controversial peace deal. Read the full analysis.
UK businessman's 30-year Dubai jail sentence controversy
Ryan Cornelius, 71, detained since 2008 over disputed Dubai Islamic Bank loan. Family claims bank instrumental in extending sentence until he's 84. 146 UK parliamentarians appeal for clemency.
DoJ Probes Debunked Venezuela Election Claims
Exclusive: Federal investigators examine unfounded claims Venezuela helped steal the 2020 US election, potentially strengthening case for military action. Read the full investigation.
Starmer to approve Chinese 'super embassy' in London
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to approve plans for a new Chinese embassy in London, despite security concerns and parliamentary opposition. Read the full story.
US-South Africa Row Mars G20 Summit Opening
Tensions between the US and South Africa overshadow the G20 summit in Johannesburg. Keir Starmer attends as a row over US participation and global inequality takes centre stage. Read the full analysis.
Kirill Dmitriev: Kremlin's US Operator in Ukraine Talks
Exclusive profile of Kirill Dmitriev, the Harvard-educated Russian fund chief who drafted controversial Ukraine peace terms with Trump associate Steve Witkoff. Discover his remarkable rise.
UK to approve Chinese mega-embassy in London
Sir Keir Starmer's government prepares to greenlight China's new mega-embassy at Royal Mint Court despite security concerns. Final decision expected 10 December.
UK Budget must prioritise tax certainty for growth
Ahead of the November Budget, EY's Chris Sanger argues for a stable, predictable tax system aligned with the UK's 10-year Industrial Strategy to boost investment and competitiveness.
Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan Dubbed 'Terrible' and 'Baffling'
A 28-point Ukraine peace proposal, crafted between Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and the Kremlin without European input, faces universal condemnation. Analysis suggests Ukraine and Europe will play for time.
MI5 relaxed about Chinese super-embassy in London
Security services indicate they can manage espionage risks from China's proposed 20,000 sq metre embassy near Tower Bridge. Decision expected by 10 December.
UK Industry Energy Crisis: Urgent Action Needed
UK manufacturers face devastating energy costs as key factories close. The government's delayed support scheme must be fast-tracked to prevent further deindustrialisation.
UK Manufacturing Output Plummets Since Pandemic
UK manufacturing output falls at its fastest rate since the pandemic, new CBI data reveals. As the Budget looms, the sector pleads for certainty. Read the full analysis.
Starmer preparing for controversial China trip
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for a potentially contentious visit to China in January 2025, Sky News understands. The trip comes amid heightened tensions over spying allegations.
Starmer's China trip planned amid spy allegations
Sky News understands PM Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for a controversial China visit in January 2025, despite recent parliamentary spying allegations. Learn about the diplomatic implications.
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