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Anti-diversity narrative has apparently become mainstream view with thanks to rise of the far-right

Post author:Maddison Wheeldon
Post published:8 July 2026
Post last modified:8 July 2026

A new report written by a former government adviser on extremism has raised huge alarm about the “vanishingly small” window for a new PM to be able to take action to curb the growing division and hate in the UK. Sara Khan’s analysis reveals a stark image of the current — and growing — lack of harmony in the UK with the report finding that over half of Brits believe that the country is losing its national identity as a result of diversity. Additionally, it apparently found that 40% of people thought that Muslims are not even capable of integration. According…

UK overtakes Russia to become third largest nuclear weapons spender

Post author:The Canary
Post published:10 June 2026
Post last modified:10 June 2026

CND is calling on the government to stop wasting public money on its nuclear weapons black hole. This comes after the latest spending report from the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) revealed the UK is now spending more on its nuclear weapons than Russia. Collectively, the nine nuclear weapons states spent a record $119bn in 2025 on maintaining, modernising and expanding their nuclear arsenals. This was an increase of 19% ($16.8 billion) on the 2024 bill. UK moves into nuclear weapons top three The UK overtook Russia as the world’s third biggest spender, spending $12.6bn (£9.6bn), an increase of…

Equity congratulates SAG-AFTRA and says AI standards must become UK benchmark

Post author:The Canary
Post published:8 June 2026
Post last modified:9 June 2026

Equity, the UK performing arts and entertainment union, has today congratulated US union SAG-AFTRA on reaching a new agreement for film and TV workers. Crucially, the US agreement includes stronger protections around AI and Equity says its members: will accept no less than the global industry standard on AI protections. A ballot of SAG-AFTRA members closed on Thursday 4 June, with 91% voting to ratify the new agreement. The agreement with studio trade association the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers is wide-ranging. It covers pay, pensions, healthcare, and working conditions. Equity continues push for AI protections The issue of…