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Three unions strike together at Glasgow Caledonian over job cuts

All three unions at Glasgow Caledonian University are striking together for the first time over planned job cuts. Management plans to eliminate about 50 posts and has not ruled out compulsory redundancies, citing a £33m income fall.

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Travelodge failed assault victim 'at every stage', independent review finds

An independent review found Travelodge "fundamentally failed" a sexual assault victim at its Maidenhead hotel in December 2022. The inquiry revealed security gaps persist, with room intrusions at nearly one in ten properties and no policy on violence against women and girls.

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Scottish Labour Leader Says No Bullying Complaints Filed Against Monica Lennon

Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra says the party has received no complaints about MSP Monica Lennon following reports that four former staffers accused her of bullying. Lennon denies the allegations as defamatory.

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Zimbabwe businessman Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke have died in a helicopter crash that killed all six people on board near Harare. Chivayo was known for his government contracts, philanthropic activities and connections to African leaders.

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Toney Pleads Not Guilty to Soho Nightclub Assault Charge

England striker Ivan Toney has pleaded not guilty to assault charges following an alleged incident at a Soho nightclub on 6 December involving another man.

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Drumcree talks stall as Orange Order says no resolution proposals yet

Negotiations over the Drumcree parade dispute remain stalled with no formal resolution proposals on the table, the Orange Order said Wednesday after meeting the Secretary of State. The standoff centres on a blocked parade down the Garvaghy Road.

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Conservatives unveil welfare overhaul restricting under-25s' universal credit access

The Conservatives have announced a welfare overhaul that would restrict under-25s' access to universal credit, directing them instead into a conditional Get to Work scheme. Young people without six months' work history would face daily job-centre attendance or work readiness courses, with benefit...

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Northern Ireland becomes first UK region to launch graduated driver licensing scheme

Northern Ireland has introduced graduated driver licensing, becoming the first UK region to implement the scheme. The regulations, effective from 1 October 2026, require learners to spend at least six months gaining experience before taking their practical test. Young drivers face mixed reactions...

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Domestic abuse victims fear for safety as abusive ex-partners released early from jail

Three domestic abuse victims have expressed serious fears for their safety after learning their abusive ex-partners will be released early from prison under the government's controversial scheme to address overcrowding.

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Japan raises permanent residency fee 20-fold as immigration policy tightens

Japan has raised permanent residency fees to 200,000 yen—a twenty-fold increase—and introduced stricter income, language, and pension requirements for foreign nationals. The changes, effective 1 October 2026, are part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's immigration policy overhaul to manage the na...

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Nikon Photography Contest Winner Under Investigation Over AI Use in Microscopy Video

Nikon's prestigious Small World In Motion microscopy competition is re-evaluating its 2026 winner after scientists questioned whether AI was improperly used. Dr Ning Xu's video of cilia movement has drawn scrutiny over authenticity and compliance with rules prohibiting generative AI.

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Employers should introduce young children to careers from age four, says Milburn

Former minister Alan Milburn calls for employers to introduce careers learning in primary schools from age four and make work experience mandatory for 14- to 16-year-olds, as 981,000 young people remain unemployed or inactive.

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