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Royal Mail ‘on brink of collapse’ as 400 workers quit every week ahead of Christmas rush, claims union
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) says Royal Mail faces a staffing crisis that could put the service “on the brink of collapse” unless the Government and the company intervene. It says departures have risen as new delivery routes increase workloads, raising concerns about service quality ahead of the Christmas rush. The union says about 400…
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Kiran Kaur due for early release after helping conceal murder weapon
Kiran Kaur, whose son was convicted of murdering 18-year-old Henry Nowak, is due to leave prison early in December under Labour’s expanded early release scheme. She was jailed for three years for assisting an offender after removing the weapon used in the killing, and is expected to be eligible after serving a third of her…
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Ousted Kimberly Guilfoyle suffers brutal new humiliation at hands of Greek president… as insiders fear a ‘brazen’ revenge and reveal truth about Trump firing: ‘Never seen such a violent beheading’
Kimberly Guilfoyle, who resigned as US ambassador to Greece after the Trump administration called for her departure, is not expected to receive the customary farewell visit with Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas or other senior officials. The reported snub adds to the abruptness of her exit and has unsettled staff at the US embassy in Athens.…
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Burnham admits dementia patients are treated worse than those with cancer as he promises wage rises for carers on ‘poverty pay’
Andy Burnham said people with dementia and their families receive inadequate support, and that care should be treated with the urgency and coordination often associated with cancer care. Speaking about his late father’s experience, he also promised better pay and career prospects for social care workers through a proposed National Care Service. Burnham described how…
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Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon calls for jailing GOP opponent Ashley Moody
Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon said she wants Republican Senator Ashley Moody jailed, accusing her of diverting $10 million intended for children’s Medicaid services into political funds and voting to end healthcare for more than 440,000 Floridians. The remarks, made during a CNN interview, have intensified scrutiny of Nixon’s campaign and the evidence behind…
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Houthi missiles target presidential palace complex in Aden amid escalation
Houthi forces fired several missiles at the al-Maashiq Palace complex in Aden, Yemen, where the chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council resides. Saudi media reported that Prime Minister Shaye al-Zindani and cabinet ministers were safe; witnesses said they heard four or five explosions near the palace. The reported strike comes amid a sharp escalation between…
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Trump rules out livestreaming Hasan’s scheduled execution at Fort Hood
Donald Trump has reversed Pete Hegseth’s decision to livestream Nidal Malik Hasan’s scheduled execution, following criticism from politicians and the public. Trump said Hasan will still face a firing squad on 3 December, but the execution will not be streamed; victims’ immediate families may attend in person. Hasan, a former US Army major, killed 13…
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Poll puts Rubio ahead of DeSantis as a possible Vance running mate
A new US poll found that Republicans and Republican-leaning independents favour Marco Rubio over Ron DeSantis as a possible 2028 running mate for JD Vance. The result suggests Rubio is currently the leading choice among those surveyed, though a substantial share have not settled on a candidate. Among 385 Republicans and Republican-leaning independents, 33 per…
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Infantino apologises to Fifa Council – but told he’s still not fit to lead
Fifa president Gianni Infantino apologised to the organisation’s council over a proposal to give a private investment firm a share of Fifa’s commercial rights. But Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt said he had not answered key questions or provided requested documents, and argued he was not fit to lead unless he did so. The dispute…