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Before Flatt, Labour has put up Francis Campbell, Jamie Strange and Aladdin Al-Bustanji.

The South Australian government has confirmed the Torrens to Darlington Alliance, tasked with delivering the $15.4 billion road upgrade, has cancelled its contract with Career Boss.

Labour says there's money for new deals with unions, National asks, 'where?'

The Labour candidate is fighting to win back the Auckland bellwether seat of Maungakiekie that she lost by more than 4000 votes in 2023.

Angela Rayner previously said plans were "un-British" and ministers shouldn't shift "the goalposts".

Raj Kumar, a councillor and former mayoral candidate, has removed his 'attempt at satire'.

Bench says eradication of bonded labour is a “continuing obligation”, requiring authorities to ensure that those freed are meaningfully rehabilitated

<p>Deals with six Green council groups that have condemned the motion are to remain in place, says Labour</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/nov/02/andy-burnham-shabana-mahmood-migration-indefinite-leave-to-remain-care-workers-uk-politics-latest-news">UK politics live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Labour is to stop c

<p>As home secretary Shabana Mahmood announces her controversial migration plans, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the political context that has led to this announcement and why the timing for Andy Burnham – who is out of the country – is very convenient for him</p><p>You can read Pippa’s story about reparations for the transatlantic slave trade <a hre

Labour's ruling National Executive Committee sets out where it is cutting ties with the Greens.

Villagers said power lines were touching trees and claimed that no staff member was available at the Grid Sub-Station when they called to have the power supply disconnected

Social security must be driven by human sensitivity and every concern and grievance of workers must be addressed with compassion and empathy, says Mansukh Mandaviya

A new poll has more bad news for the National Party.

ANALYSIS: There are variables in this year's race.

<p>Chancellor John Healey fails to guarantee equalisation with adult wage will happen in timeframe set out in manifesto</p><p>Labour looks less likely to meet its manifesto pledge to equalise the minimum wage for younger workers before the next election, after the chancellor failed to guarantee the rise would happen within that timeframe.</p><p>John Healey s

Egypt and Germany are stepping up cooperation on skilled labour mobility, vocational training and workforce development as Germany seeks to address labour shortages across several sectors, while Egyptian professionals show growing interest in accessing European job markets. The efforts were highlighted during the opening day of the 2026 Labour Mobility Forum

OPINION: Act raised expectations what a centre-right govt could do on cost of living.

Productivity is up and employment is down in the tech sector but elsewhere the picture is muddier

State chapters of organised labour have begun moves to compel state governors to adopt the Federal Government’s N70,000 transport relief for workers. Read More: https://punchng.com/n70000-allowance-labour-turns-heat-on-govs/

<p>Replacing government grants with revenue streams from taxation will not in itself reduce regional inequalities. But the political implications are radical</p><p>Following Wednesday’s budget, the Treasury minister, Torsten Bell, was <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0033g98">challenged</a> by the BBC’s Evan Davis on whether its modest series of “

JJ Labour had around 250 students on its books over the past year.

The former Labour leader says welfare policies turned disillusionment with Labour into "active dislike".

Nigeria’s main labour unions are divided over the FG’s N70,000 transport award for federal workers, a palliative to cushion economic reform hardships. Read More: https://punchng.com/labours-dilemma-over-n70000-amid-reforms/

OTTAWA — Canadian labour leaders are warning that unions could trigger a nationwide job action if Ottawa rams through a contentious suite of proposed changes to the Canada Labour Code.

Toni Boyton is Labour’s Waiariki candidate for a second time.

ANALYSIS: Labour's law and order platform commits to little and lacks specifics.

It was trailed as a “landmark” UK budget , historic, one that would put down a marker for Andy Burnham’s government, setting it on a noticeably different course from its predecessor. In the end, John Healey’s first address as Chancellor was anything but. Well before the end, the sense of it being a damp squib set in. Partly as well, it was Mr Healey’s soft,

Russian broker network recruiting North Korean labourers using student visas, Global Rights Compliance report says.

The US has banned imports from three Chinese genomics companies, including BGI Group, over claims they collected genetic material to track persecuted minor Read More: https://punchng.com/us-bans-imports-from-chinese-genomics-companies-over-forced-labour-concerns/

The policy will cost half a billion dollars but will likely make a big dent in poverty.

<p>Exclusive: Backbenchers voice alarm over ‘intolerable position’ faced by Miatta Fahnbulleh over oilfield decision</p><p>Furious Labour MPs have been lobbying the prime minister and chancellor not to overrule the energy secretary should she decide to block the Rosebank oilfield.</p><p>MPs say they are alarmed at the cabinet splits that have emerged over th

Ingrid Leary held Taieri by 1443 votes over National’s Matthew French.

Labour's clocking it up as a win, while Act is laying into the Nat.

The Labour Party in Sokoto has faulted the nomination of Prof. Mustapha Aliyu, the governor’s brother, as an INEC national commissioner over neutrality con Read More: https://punchng.com/labour-party-faults-sokoto-govs-brothers-nomination-as-inec-commissioner/

<p>Banks, landlords and gambling firms will pay more as the chancellor begins building a fairer economy and a more active state in a cost of living crisis</p><p>John Healey’s first budget was a Rorschach test. Supporters saw dozens of measures offering “<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/28/john-healey-breathing-space-budget-panel-re

<img style="float: right" src="https://i.ds.at/21yrdQ/rs:fill:150:0/plain/lido-images/2026/10/28/7d07d2b3-22b1-4d9b-ad02-d096cd0dd876.jpg">Schwierige Reformen werden vorerst verschoben, Premier Burnham und Schatzkanzler Healey wollen mit ruhiger Hand arbeiten

OPINION: The fact that poverty persists does not make aspiration futile.

Analysis: A sigh of relief for Labour but still no upward momentum.

Peters said this was an endorsement of Bishop, not National.

OPINION: Accusations of 'voter suppression' have grown since electoral enrolments closed.

<p>Burnham har valt att öppna upp för en ny debatt om förhållandet till Europa.</p>

Labour MPs are urging the Treasury to forgive billions of pounds of legacy debt owed by councils to support Andy Burnham's pledge for a post-war housebuilding boom.

<p>Greens say Labour has ‘no respect for young people’ amid reports chancellor will pause equalisation of minimum wage for under-21s with that paid to older workers</p><p><strong>Jonathan Reynolds</strong>, the business secretary, has not contested reports saying that, in the budget tomorrow, John Healey, the chancellor, will pause the process of equalising

OPINION: National has filled the vacuum with fiscal fantasies.

'The situation is quite different,' Christopher Luxon said.

AI-related changes, platform work and green jobs are some key areas the ASEAN Labour Statistics Office will study.

The party says its plans will help people trying to get on the property ladder.

The Federal Government and Organised Labour are set to resume talks on a new minimum wage, fuel prices, and other worker demands amid threats of a strike. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-labour-resume-talks-on-wage-fuel-price-crisis/

A firearm was reportedly discharged towards another vehicle on Saturday.

Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra is urging the energy secretary to approve the controversial plans.

The weather forecaster is advising people to keep up to date with its forecasts, especially if travelling.

The wid gusts forced police to close Oriental Parade in Wellington.

Senior cabinet ministers are keen for the UK to form closer relationship with the EU

Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.

The fast-moving front is expected to last until early Tuesday morning.

Andy Burnham has announced £285m to fund local communities, declaring mayors shouldn't have to go "cap in hand to Westminster".

Gynaecologists advise pregnant women against delaying hospital visits during labour, warning that it could lead to uterine rupture, foetal distress or deat Read More: https://punchng.com/avoid-delaying-hospital-visits-during-labour-gynaecologists-tell-pregnant-women/

MetService has warned of foul weather over much of the South Island, as holidaymakers return from their Labour Weekend break.