North Cornwall town reeling and people urged not to visit as thousands of cases linked to festivalAt first glance it looked like a pretty perfect day in the self-styled surfing capital of the UK. The sandy beaches were packed, the pubs, cafes and shops…
UK defence secretary hits out at supporters of animal rescuer in Kabul
Ben Wallace says those backing Paul ‘Pen’ Farthing’s evacuation effort are interfering with work to save Afghans Afghanistan – live updatesThe UK defence secretary has accused supporters of a former British marine attempting to evacuate his shelter ani…
Sharon Graham’s victory puts to bed the Labour right’s hopes of winning Unite | Simon Fletcher
The new leader’s focus on workplace issues resonated with the membership. Politicians should take note“Bad bosses take note.” That was the message of the new general secretary of the Unite trade union, Labour’s largest affiliate. Sharon Graham has stat…
Manchester City’s Benjamin Mendy charged with four counts of rape
France defender remanded in custody by Cheshire policeMendy also charged with one count of sexual assaultManchester City’s Benjamin Mendy has been charged with four counts of rape, Cheshire Constabulary has confirmed. City have also suspended the Franc…
Animal Rebellion paints Buckingham Palace fountain red
Group linked to Extinction Rebellion says Queen has ‘blood on her hands’ over hunting and animal agricultureAnimal rights activists linked to Extinction Rebellion have painted the fountain outside Buckingham Palace red, accusing the Queen of having “bl…
Lib Dems propose ban on new listings of fossil fuel companies on LSE
Exclusive: proposal part of party’s plan to give City of London a lead role in helping UK tackle climate crisisNew listings of fossil fuel companies would be immediately banned on the London Stock Exchange as part of a proposal by the Liberal Democrats…
Concerns over pet welfare crisis due to high demand for ‘pandemic puppies’
Extreme rise in demand in 2020 has had serious consequences on animal health and welfare, study revealsThe unprecedented demand for puppies during the pandemic has had serious consequences for animal health and welfare, a study has revealed.Researchers…
Afghans who risked their lives for Britain are being abandoned to a terrible fate | Mary Fitzgerald
For all the fine words from ministers, very little is being done for those most at risk from Taliban retributionAs the Taliban started searching their neighbourhood, Abdul and his wife began to hide with different relatives across Kabul. One night they…
UK recovery begins to falter amid shortage of workers and supplies
Guardian analysis suggests double whammy of Covid and Brexit causing more than supply chain disruptionCovid cases remain elevated as UK travel takes offWishful thinking will not close Britain’s inequality gapShare your experiences of the UK supply chai…
What is GDPR and why does the UK want to reshape its data laws?
The government says an overhaul will boost growth and increase trade – but it must be careful not to go too farThe government has announced plans to reshape the UK’s data laws such as GDPR requirements in an effort, it claims, to boost growth and incre…