London Underground workers exposed to asbestos without protective masks, documents reveal 12. September 2026 (12:00) Hundreds of staff may have worked without legally required face-fitted masks over 20 yearsHundreds of London Underground workers could have been exposed to asbestos for almost 20 years without protection required under safety regulations, according to documents seen by the Guardian.Under 2002 rules on controlling asbestos and other hazardous materials, employers are required to take a series of precautions, including ensuring exposed workers are given individually fitted face masks to prevent inhalation of toxic dust. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump personality cult alive and well in Dallas – will it power Republican midterm success? 12. September 2026 (12:00) President the star of the show at two-day convention, but party’s plan to treat November elections as referendum on Trump himself poses grave risks“We’re going to have a good time listening to music,” Donald Trump told thousands of supporters in downtown Dallas before handing the mic to an opera singer, “because I’m getting a little bit tired of politics now.”Millions of Americans seem tired of politics after a decade dominated by Trump. So the US president’s decision to close out this week’s first ever Republican midterm convention with a plea – treat November’s congressional elections as a referendum on Trump himself – was received by his Democratic opponents with glee. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Donald Trump meets Irish leaders in Dublin as he begins two-day visit – live 12. September 2026 (11:59) US president is meeting politicians and business leaders, and playing golfReuters has issued a series of alerts on Trump’s latest comments (he is currently meeting with Micheál Martin). Here is what the news agency has reported:On Iran: War will end very soon. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Crypto tycoon donates record £36m to Reform UK 12. September 2026 (11:01) The extraordinary sum offers a boost to Nigel Farage’s party after a summer dominated by scrutiny of his and Reform’s finances.(London News)
