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We want to control UK economy, says union boss Mick Lynch! B

The RMT leader praised Labour ministers and called for union influence over every workplace Mick Lynch is general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union, one of Britain’s biggest Kirsty O’Connor/PA Trade unions should have “completely universal” influence over the…

Property expert reveals five easy ways to add value to your home – for under £150! B

These easy fixes can add value to your home and you don’t need to spend more than £150. Selling your house can be stressful (Image: Getty) A property expert has revealed five ways to add value to your home this weekend…

The boiler tax is just the start of Labour’s energy catastrophe! B

Reinstating this backward levy ignores the realities of the UK energy transition Ed Miliband, the Energy Secretary, has shown that this Government will prioritise net zero targets over practicalities Ian Forsyth/Getty Images We already know that there will be a steep…

The writing is already on the wall for Labour’s floundering government! B

Keir Starmer’s ‘loveless landslide’ was always volatile, and his weak political antennae has seen his party sink in the polls Keir Starmer is already slumping in opinion polls AFP/Oli Scarff Newly elected governments usually enjoy an electoral honeymoon. Labour remained well…

Towns to take a no-nonsense approach to anti-social behaviour! B

Police to be given new powers to tackle persistent offenders as Labour plans street crime crackdown City and town centre areas are to become “zero tolerance” zones for anti-social behaviour under plans by Labour to tackle street crime. Police will be given…

Big banks, oil companies and tech firms lobby at Labour’s business day! B

More than 500 lobbyists and executives flock to access ministers at party’s biggest ever business event at conference Keir Starmer shakes hands on stage with Debbie Weinstein, a Google vice-president, at Labour’s business day. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Big banks, oil…

Cayman Islands hedge fund donated £4m to Labour days after election called! B

Party accepted contribution just before election campaign rules – which require weekly declarations – came into force Sir Keir Starmer is facing growing scrutiny over donations to his party Anthony Devlin/Getty Images Europe A Cayman Islands hedge fund handed Labour its largest-ever donation…

There is light at the end of this tunnel, Starmer tells Britain! B

Tax rises and short-term pain are the only way to achieve prosperity, Prime Minister to insist Sir Keir Starmer rehearses a speech he will give at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool  Stefan Rousseau/PA Sir Keir Starmer will insist on Tuesday…

Sir Keir Starmer to defend ‘short-term pain’ amid unease over new government’s gloomy outlook! B

In his keynote speech at Labour’s conference on Tuesday, the prime minister will attempt to offer some optimism with his promise of “national renewal”. But he will also warn of the “reality” of the road ahead. Sir Keir Starmer will…

Reynolds condemns ‘scaremongering’ over Labour’s workers’ rights overhaul! B

Exclusive: business secretary says some headlines about planned employment bill ‘pretty obviously wrong’ Jonathan Reynolds said the package of measures would give ‘tangible, meaningful improvement to people’s lives’. Photograph: Victoria Jones/Rex/Shutterstock The business secretary has condemned scaremongering around Labour’s plans for…