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Chris Murphy calls for ‘regulating the internet’ so people won’t fall for a ‘demagogue like Donald Trump’
Senator Chris Murphy has called for government involvement in regulating the internet, arguing that reducing loneliness and powerlessness could make Americans less susceptible to demagogues such as Donald Trump. Speaking on a podcast about his book, he said stronger institutions, higher wages and healthier online environments could help people feel more connected and influential. Murphy…
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The Morning Poll: Should air traffic bosses give you money back on your holiday if outages cause chaos?
The article asks whether air-traffic-control bosses should compensate holidaymakers when outages cause severe travel disruption. It follows a second airport-related glitch in two weeks, which grounded dozens of flights and left thousands of passengers facing delays, renewing questions about accountability and passenger rights. The report’s central issue is whether people should receive money back for…
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RAF to provide temporary refuelling support for Saudi air defences
The UK authorised a time-limited RAF mission to support Saudi Arabia’s air defences against attacks by Iran-backed Houthi forces. The deployment, expected within days and lasting weeks rather than months, will involve one aircraft providing defensive air-to-air refuelling and could assist in shooting down drones. The decision was Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first authorisation of…
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Most UK illegal worker fines went unpaid, figures show
More than three-quarters of civil penalties issued to UK employers for hiring illegal workers went unpaid between 2021/22 and 2025/26, according to figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request. The shortfall has prompted criticism that the Home Office’s increased enforcement activity is failing to create an effective deterrent, despite ministers describing enforcement as being…
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Nearly half of young people favour AI for fact-checking
A report says young people increasingly trust artificial intelligence over humans for checking facts and explaining unfamiliar subjects, raising concerns about education’s relevance in the AI era. Its authors warn that schools and universities risk losing authority unless they adapt quickly and provide clear guidance on safe, responsible AI use. A Public First poll of…
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New law will see right to bereavement leave to cover miscarriages and terminations
From April next year, workers in Great Britain who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, including miscarriage, termination or unsuccessful IVF, will be entitled to up to two weeks’ unpaid bereavement leave. The expanded statutory right will also cover the death of wider family members and recognises that pregnancy loss can affect partners and intended…
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Pensioner loses legs after missed diagnosis; Lib Dems torn over transgender rights
An eighty-year-old pensioner has had both legs amputated following a four-year diagnostic failure. Separately, the Liberal Democrats clash over transgender rights policy after leader Sir Ed Davey backed controversial changes.
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Manchester to host G20 summit in 2027 with Burnham to welcome world leaders including Trump and Putin
The United Kingdom will host the G20 summit of advanced economies in Manchester in November 2027, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcoming global leaders including Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Javier Milei. This marks a significant international event for the UK, and Burnham has championed Manchester’s role as host, emphasising the city’s distinct…
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Being run over by pitch roller was ‘terrifying’ – Townsend
Andros Townsend, the 35-year-old former England winger now playing for PT Prachuap in Thai League 1, was struck by a pitch roller during warm-ups before a match in Pattani, Thailand on Saturday. A staff member lost control of the heavy vehicle, which ran over his left leg, but remarkably Townsend escaped with only bumps and…
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Democrat breaks ranks to BACK Trump ally in nail-biting race as liberal mutiny spreads to New York
New York Republican congressman Mike Lawler is fighting for re-election in a district won by Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024. He has received a striking endorsement from outgoing Maine Democratic congressman Jared Golden, who praised Lawler’s bipartisan approach in a published opinion piece, part of a broader pattern of cross-party endorsements in the 2026 midterm…