Long-term sickness claims rising by 5,000 a day Incapacity benefits are up 43 per cent on last year and double the pre-Covid level, with spending on sickness benefits set to reach £100 billion this decade

Incapacity benefits are up 43% on last year and double the pre-Covid level, with spending on sickness benefits set to reach £100bn this decade

Wot an ego!

Governor Newsom signs legislation allowing for rideshare workers in California to unionize.

I just signed legislation allowing the 800,000 rideshare workers in California to unionize.

California is determined to give working people a voice, to give them choice, give them dignity, and give them a say about their future.

Exclusive | Hamas Is Still at War With Itself Over Terms of Trump’s Peace Plan Political leaders in Qatar lean toward accepting President Trump’s plan, but military commanders in Gaza resist surrendering arms and giving up hostages

To the world, Hamas said it has accepted major parts of President Trump’s peace plan. Internally, Hamas remains bitterly divided over how to proceed.

‘I don’t think it helps either side’: Quiet concerns emerge in Trump’s orbit over shutdown | CNN Politics President Donald Trump believed the government shutdown would deliver Republicans a swift and decisive political victory. But with the stalemate now likely to spill into a second week, that calculatio...

President Donald Trump believed the government shutdown would deliver Republicans a swift and decisive political victory. But with the stalemate now likely to spill into a second week, that calculation is looking increasingly shaky.

Hamas ‘agrees to release all hostages’ in ceasefire deal

President Trump called on Israel to stop its military action in Gaza after welcoming a conditional Hamas response to his 20-point peace plan that said it was ready to talk about releasing the remaining hostages.

Nathan Gill, Farage’s political crony from UKIP/Brexit Party/Reform, pled guilty to 8 counts of bribery. Briber? Oleg Voloshyn. And here’s Farage posing with Voloshyn’s wife. Pure coincidence, right? Farage stays mute. How much filth did he wallow in - and who else got paid off? #ukpolitics

British Ambassador to Washington Removed Over Epstein Emails Peter Mandelson was asked to step down after new evidence of his relationship with the disgraced financier emerged.

The U.K. Ambassador to Washington was removed from his post Thursday after a trove of emails showed he continued to offer support to Jeffrey Epstein long after the disgraced financier was jailed for sex offenses.

Consumer prices rose at annual rate of 2.9% in August, as weekly jobless claims jump The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in August, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

Prices consumers pay for a variety of goods and services moved higher than expected in August while jobless claims accelerated.

The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the Consumer Price Index increased 2.9% annually in August, a rise from July's 2.7% increase and on par with economists' expectations.
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Consumer prices rose more than expected in August at a time when the job market appears to be on shakier footing, new data shows https://cnn.it/47DYP2Q

Once again, a shooting with multiple victims has rocked Colorado – this time at a high school in Evergreen.

It is the 47th shooting at a school in the United States so far this year — 24 of which were on college campuses and 23 on K-12 school grounds.

https://cnn.it/48b5t0w

Today on National Windrush Day, the Ealing Liberal Democrats celebrate the courage, resilience, and immeasurable contributions of the Windrush generation to our community. We stand committed to justice, equality, and a welcoming Ealing—where heritage is cherished, and dignity never compromised. 📖

Health Insurance Costs for Businesses to Rise by Most in 15 Years Insurers say that the rising premiums are driven by growing healthcare costs.

Exclusive: U.S. businesses are facing the biggest health-insurance cost increases in at least 15 years, after already-steep boosts in recent years.

‘Who, Me?’ Older Democrats Defy Calls for Retirement Longstanding Rep. Jerry Nadler is stepping down, but many senior colleagues say they have no plans to leave.

Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York, age 78, said he would retire at the end of his term, lifting the spirits of Democrats seeking generational change in the party. How many will follow?

Here’s a look at pages that were contained in Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday book. on.wsj.com/487HiQz

Abu Dhabi launches low-cost AI reasoning model in challenge to OpenAI, DeepSeek The UAE has sought to position itself as a global leader in AI in a bid to diversify its economy beyond crude oil dependency.

An AI-focused research university established by the United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday the release of a new, low-cost reasoning model to rival OpenAI and DeepSeek.

Tory MP Paul: What are the Chancellor’s plans to rebuild confidence in the gilt market?
Rachel Reeves: To keep the Tories and Liz Truss as far away from running the economy as possible. #ukpolitics

Lib Dems appalled at racist stickers on lamp posts across the borough!

www.ealinglibdems.org.uk/news/article...

Crystal Palace plotting ambitious reunion with Atletico Madrid's Conor Gallagher Crystal Palace are plotting an ambitious reunification with England and Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher on a season-long loan deal.

Crystal Palace are considering an ambitious reunion with Atlético Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher.

The 25-year-old is understood to be open to a return to Selhurst Park, with Palace weighing up a potential loan move for the England international. #CPFC

Crystal Palace near agreement with Arsenal for Dan Casey Crystal Palace are close to agreeing a compensation package with fellow London side Arsenal for highly rated attacker Dan Casey.

Crystal Palace near agreement over compensation package for hot prospect Dan Casey after he turned down a pro contract at Arsenal. Palace see Casey as a direct replacement for Jesse Derry, who joined Chelsea last month. #CPFC

Trump’s militarization of Los Angeles seems to have been just the start of an authoritarian takeover of American cities.

This is not leadership. This is a scary, unlawful grab for power, and we should all be deeply concerned.

Ebere Eze was the first of a new kind of Palace signings. Young, talented and hungry, he brought guile, exuberance and confidence into a Palace team so reliant on Wilfried Zaha for sparks of magic.

Brilliant on the ball, graceful off it with a wicked shot — he gave us an edge.

European Football at Selhurst Park. Tonight!

A pinch me am I dreaming moment.

❤️💙

Lewis Baston: Hounslow by-election hold gives Labour little cheer The Conservatives were never likely to win, but secured one of their best London swings since the general election

New for On London from @lewisbaston.bsky.social. #hounslow by-election win gives #labour little cheer. One of the Tories' better recent #London results and a revealing one in view of the ward's demographics: www.onlondon.co.uk/lewis-baston-hounslow-by-election-hold-gives-labour-little-cheer/

Lewis Baston: Hounslow by-election hold gives Labour little cheer The Conservatives were never likely to win, but secured one of their best London swings since the general election

My latest on a London borough by-election - a Labour hold (despite a large swing to the Conservatives) in Cranford ward in Hounslow. www.onlondon.co.uk/lewis-baston...

Plenty of BS

Pupil Premium: A Liberal Democrat success that needs a 2025 reboot When the Liberal Democrats entered the Coalition Government in 2010 the introduction of a Pupil Premium was a key  part of  our agreement with the Conservatives. It was a simple idea – give schools ex...

Pupil Premium: A Liberal Democrat success that needs a 2025 reboot www.libdemvoice.org/pupil-premiu...

Australia to recognize Palestinian state, leaving US increasingly isolated among key allies | CNN Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday that his country will recognize a Palestinian state in September, joining a growing list of Western allies as international condemnation and ange...

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that his country will recognize a Palestinian state in September, joining a growing list of Western allies as international condemnation and anger builds over Israel’s actions in Gaza.

Tesla Found Partly Liable in 2019 Autopilot Death A Miami jury has ordered the automaker to pay up to $243 million after finding that the Tesla vehicle had a “defect.” It's the first time Tesla has been found liable in an Autopilot-related crash.

NEW: A Miami jury has ordered Tesla to pay up to $243 million after finding that the Tesla vehicle had a “defect.” It's the first time Tesla has been found liable in an Autopilot-related crash.