Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Government’s tougher immigration and asylum policy in the spotlight as number of migrants crossing Channel hits new daily high
As activists took to the streets of Glasgow demanding justice for migrants, a record number of people crossed the English Channel by boat.
‘Dismayed and disappointed’: GPs denounce Javid’s comments that appointment shortage is overburdening A&Es
A war of words between GPs and Sajid Javid has heated up as doctors dispute health secretary’s ‘unsubstantiated’ claims about overloaded emergency departments.
Union launches legal challenge into Johnson’s support of Patel amid bullying allegations
In a fresh focus on the PM’s approach to ministerial ethics, a civil servants’ union has begun a judicial review over Johnson’s backing of the home secretary over harassment claims.
‘More work for less reward’: Academics support strike action in new vote on pension cuts
University strike dispute intensifies as academics at 37 institutions support industrial action.
Brexit swipes £17bn off UK trade with EU in 3 months – watchdog finds
A spending watchdog has confirmed the devastating impact Brexit has had on UK trade with Europe.
#COP26: Transition to clean energy must not come at expense of workers – campaigners warn
The mistakes of the past cannot be repeated, and workers must be put at the heart of the transition to green energy, COP26 leaders are told.