Poliing station. Pic: Shutterstock. Abubakr Nanabawa from The Muslim Vote argues that Muslims should vote for strong independent candidates in the local elections on May 7, or if none exist in your area then you should consider alternatives like the Green Party. The 2026 local elections are not just another routine vote. They are a…
Oxfam Hong Kong is to raise the city’s living wage to HK$64 per hour from October 1. A transit cleaner at Tai Wai train station on March 31, 2023. File Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Originating in the UK as a global movement in 2011, the living wage refers to a wage that allows employees and their…
This year’s elections in the UK are much more important than you might think – and the results could have a huge impact in both the immediate aftermath and in years to come. On May 7, millions of people in England, Scotland, and Wales will elect over 5,000 politicians in elections that could produce a…
Labour is facing “fierce battles” to retain control in at least 12 London boroughs at the May local elections, says a leading pollster. Lord Hayward expects Sir Keir Starmer’s party to have a “torrid time” as it seeks to defend more than 1,150 seats out of just over 1,800 up for grabs in London. Now,…
The British government says it will launch the largest overhaul of asylum seeker policy in modern times, drawing inspiration from Denmark’s approach, which is one of the toughest in Europe. The Labour government has been hardening its immigration policies, as it seeks to stem the surging popularity of the populist Reform UK party, which has…
Labour’s plan to hammer homeowners with a new mansion tax is ‘hanging like a sword of Damocles’ over the housing market, experts warned last night. After Housing Secretary Steve Reed refused four times to rule out the proposal yesterday, estate agents said it would ‘hasten the stampede’ of people leaving the country. Chancellor Rachel Reeves…
The Plaid Cymru leader said the party will not “rest here” and will continue building momentum. “We’ve shown here that we can win anywhere,” Rhun ap Iorwerth told BBC Wales. “This is a historic night for Caerphilly, it’s a historic night for Plaid Cymru, it’s a historic night for politics in Wales. We are seeing…
Labour has cracked down on toddlers eating birthday cake, advising schools and nurseries to serve ‘fruit platters’ instead to ‘promote healthy eating habits’. Guidance from the Department for Education (DfE) recommends parents are discouraged from bringing in sweet treats to mark their child’s big day. The early years nutrition advice, which came in this term,…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is being urged by senior members of his government to reassess his policy toward China and take a tougher stance on the risks it poses to U.K. national security in the wake of a collapsed espionage case. Several Cabinet ministers are concerned that Starmer has taken too generous an approach…
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