South Korea ruling conservative party names presidential candidate

South Korea's conservative party names former labour minister Kim Moon-soo as its candidate for June's snap election to replace former president Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted over his martial law declaration. "If we fail to stop the dictatorship of..

Labour minister addresses job cuts speculation

Technology secretary Peter Kyle has addressed recent speculation that thousands of civil service jobs are set to be cut. Sir Keir Starmer is set to deliver a speech on Thursday setting out an overhaul of the British state. "A smaller, smarter state..

WhatsApp group probed after Labour minister sacked

A WhatsApp group in which MP Andrew Gwynne posted “completely unacceptable” messages is being investigated, a minister has said. Housing minister Matthew Pennycook could not say if others in the chat, which reportedly included another Labour MP,..

Conservatives: ‘Serious questions’ over Gwynne’s future

A senior Conservative has said the messages sacked Labour minister Andrew Gwynne reportedly posted in a WhatsApp chat were “concerning". Shadow Cabinet Office Minister Alex Burghart says Andrew Gwynne’s suspension raises “serious questions”..

Spain announces first steps to reducing working week

Spanish Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz announces the government is taking the first steps towards reducing the working week in the country from having a maximum legal working day of 40 hours to 37.5 hours. However there is no guarantee of a majority to..

Govt: We want power to stop fraudsters driving

The government are pushing for further powers to crackdown on fraudsters, says to employment minister Alison McGovern. Speaking about privacy concerns regarding the new benefit fraud bill, which could give the government new powers to tackle benefit..