Labour's policy uncertainty and 'constant speculation' about tax is damaging business confidence, a report warns.

The Institute of Directors (IoD) said cost pressures and political upheaval had led to forecasts sagging among business leaders.

Britain's union barons were branded 'champagne socialists' on Sunday night as it emerged more than a third are on six-figure pay packages.

Figures show 45 of 131 bosses earned more than £100,000 last year – with one in six raking in packages worth as much as the Prime Minister's salary of £170,000 or more.

Andy Burnham must ditch Labour's hard-Left workers' rights reforms or risk sending Britain back to the 1970s, the Tories warned last night.

The swingeing changes will make it easier for unions to ballot for strikes, which could leave the country in a state of paralysis. 

An off-duty state trooper and an armed civilian have been praised for their 'heroic' actions after saving lives during the terrifying In-N-Out shooting in Idaho. 

The courageous men, who have not been named, both fired shots at the suspect, Chad Williams, after he opened fire at the restaurant on Saturday around 2.30pm in Twin Falls, Police Chief Matthew Hicks said. 

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has demanded Australia strengthen its borders or risk being overrun by migrants as seen in Spain.

Hanson said she was 'absolutely horrified' after watching dramatic footage of migrants crossing into the Spanish North African enclave at Ceuta.

Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe has issued an offer to Nigel Farage to unite the Right and take on Andy Burnham together at the next election.

Mr Lowe, whose hard-Right party proved a major thorn in Reform's side at the Makerfield by-election, said the two parties could find a 'common way forward' provided Mr Farage agreed to certain terms.

Reform UK has pledged to launch 'the biggest military operation in the Channel since World War Two' to end migrant crossings.

The plan, branded Operation Fortress, would see the Royal Navy put to work protecting Britain's borders and towing any small boats back to France.

Dogs of all breeds and sizes took to the ruff waters at the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California on August 1.

Hundreds of people gathered to watch 20 pooches hit the waves for the event's tenth anniversary.

The event, which is no walk in the park, helped raise money for local charities by brands and organisations sponsoring contestants. 

A Colorado bride who found herself unable to cough up thousands of dollars on a videographer for her big day has revealed how she invested $1,000 into a simple idea – and turned it into a thriving $2million business.

When Anne Marie Carroll and her soon-to-be husband, Bryan, began diving into wedding planning last year, they quickly realized services like videography and photography for their Denver nuptials were going to set them back a small fortune.

Labour has handed militant unions the power to ballot for industrial action online, paving the way for more strikes. But what do you think? Have your say in our Morning Mail poll.

Vote now and you'll find the final results in tomorrow's Morning Mail newsletter. 

An Ohio congresswoman was rushed to the hospital after a horrifying hit-and-run accident while on her way to church, officials said. 

U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, 80, was injured after a car she was a passenger in was struck by another vehicle just before 11am on Sunday, her office said. 

A dramatic recording revealed the moment a Georgia mother desperately cried out for help after realizing her car had been stolen with her two-year-old daughter still in the back seat.

The Atlanta Police Department said it learned the toddler had been taken when responding to a vehicle theft and kidnapping report at 930 Spring Street NW around 4.36pm on Thursday.