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POLL OF THE DAY: Should Britain pay slavery reparations to Commonwealth countries? VOTE NOW

Andy Burnham is considering a major shift in Government policy by offering financial support to Commonwealth countries to atone for Britain's role in the slave trade

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Imperial and fascist politics have found a new testing ground in Latin America.

Andrea Egan: Burnham Won't Deliver His Agenda Without a Fight

The General Secretary of UNISON responds to the Budget, calling on the government to grip the reins of the economy and stand up to profiteers.

State pension set to hit £33,000 a year after triple lock change

The state pension triple lock is set to be abolished from 2030, but the value of the state pension is still set to increase massively, financial experts have confirmed. The triple lock is the mechanism by which state pension payments are automatically increased each year by whichever is highest of three metrics: wage growth, inflation 2.5%.

Pensioner, 90, rushed to hospital after attack during terrifying burglary in UK

A 90-year-old woman has been rushed to hospital after being assaulted during a terrifying burglary at her home in Greater Manchester. Two people have been arrested following the incident in Heald Green, Stockport, in the early hours of October 29. The pensioner was taken to hospital for treatment after the attack, although police confirmed her injuries are not life-threatening.

Holly Willoughby breaks down in tears after heartbreaking admission

Holly Willoughby broke down in tears in the latest episode of her YouTube show Together as she interviewed mum Crystal Owen, whose 17-year-old son Harvey died in a fatal car crash. Harvey was on a camping trip with friends when their car left a rural road in Wales and ended up in a flooded ditch in November 2023. An inquest into the deaths of Harvey Owen, Hugo Morris, Wilf Fitchett and Jevon Hirst found the driver of the car was going too quickly around a bend, which caused the vehicle to come off the road.

Donald Trump 'under pressure from Benjamin Netanyahu' to launch nuclear strike on Iran, Tucker Carlson warns

Speculation continues to swirl that the US leader will resume strikes on Tehran after the Midterms

James Acaster says he revealed true identity to co-star BEFORE Celebrity Traitors exit in cut BBC scene

The banished Celebrity Traitors star claims he told Jerry Hall his true identity prior to his exit

British explorer's 28-year walk across world mapped out as 36,000 mile journey reaches finish line

After years of trekking through dense jungles and scorching deserts, Karl Bushby finally arrived home on Monday

Ryanair issues major jet fuel warning 'well into 2027'

Ryanair has warned that the price of jet fuel will not come down over the next year and increased air fares may not be enough to offset rising costs. The budget airline said it is considering pay freezes and increased use of AI to help offset a surge in fuel costs next year. It expects jet fuel prices to “remain elevated well into 2027” amid the conflict in the Middle East. The company currently has around 80% of its jet fuel hedged at much lower prices than the market rate, but this will expire at the end of the financial year.

Horror as mum killed by shark while kids watch

A mum was torn apart by a huge great white shark in front of her horrified husband and four young children, with only one part of her body later recovered from the water. Shirley Ann Durdin, 33, was diving for scallops in South Australia when the shark attacked in 1985. The predator, which eyewitnesses estimated was up to 20ft long, ripped the mother-of-four in half as her family watched helplessly from the shore. The horrific attack happened off Wiseman's Beach at Peake Bay, where Shirley had been in the clear waters when the shark struck. Her husband and their four children - Jason, Tanya, Carla and Sonya, who were all under the age of 12 - could only watch in horror from the beach.

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here Full Line Up 'Exposed'

The upcoming series of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here has reportedly revealed its full line-up, including a Coronation Street star, a football legend and a Victoria’s Secret model who will be swapping their home comforts to slum it in the Australian jungle. The survival reality show is set to return to screens on November 16 hosted by long time presenters Ant and Dec. With less than a fortnight until pampered stars begin arriving in Australia several high profile names have been attached to the program. Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page, 49 is said to be among those joining the show. The mum of four found fame playing titular character Stacey Shipman on the hit BBC sitcom.