Theresa May has won the backing of her party to stay on as prime minister – but more than a third of Conservative MPs voted against her, underscoring the uphill battle she faces in getting… Read More
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Police, military and courts lagging decades behind on ethnic diversity
Some of the groups wielding the most power in British society, such as the police, the judiciary and the military, are decades away from becoming as ethnically diverse as the population they serve, Guardian analysis… Read More
UK ‘golden visa’ scheme to be suspended due to corruption fears
Immigration minister Caroline Nokes said: “The UK will always be open to legitimate and genuine investors who are committed to helping our economy and businesses grow. However, I have been clear that we will not… Read More
Unite leader warns Labour against backing second EU referendum
The Unite general secretary, Len McCluskey, has privately told Labour MPs the party should have severe reservations about backing a fresh Brexit referendum, saying voters could see it as a betrayal. The deep scepticism from… Read More
Voter ID trials in England face legal challenge
A legal challenge could scupper the second stage of trials of a scheme requiring people to show ID before they vote. The case is being brought by Neil Coughlan, a 64-year-old voluntary worker from Braintree,… Read More
Ryanair faces legal action over refusal to compensate cancelled flights
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority is taking legal action against Ryanair over the airline’s refusal to compensate thousands of UK customers affected by flight disruption over the summer. Ryanair was hit by its worst ever… Read More
Refugee families allowed to enter UK after 20 years at RAF and army bases
Six refugee families who have been stranded on a sovereign British army base in Cyprus for more than 20 years have been granted indefinite leave to enter the UK for permanent residence by the British… Read More
Quarter of shop space in England and Wales lost after 2008 crash | Business | The Guardian
More than a quarter of all retail floor space in England and Wales disappeared in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, research has shown, as the industry struggled with the shift to online purchases…. Read More