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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 hours ago

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to retain City of London Freedom honour

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor retains his Freedom of the City of London honour because inherited status constitutes a legal right that cannot be revoked.
#uk-military-policy
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fromwww.bbc.com
14 minutes ago

Badenoch presses Starmer to strike Iranian missile sites

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch calls for RAF strikes on Iranian missile launch sites, while the government maintains its position of allowing US defensive use of British bases without direct UK participation.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
18 hours ago

John Healey declines to rule out UK aircraft taking part in Iran strikes

UK Defence Secretary John Healey declines to rule out British aircraft participating in offensive strikes on Iran, stating all current actions are defensive and coordinated with allies.
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fromwww.bbc.com
14 minutes ago

Badenoch presses Starmer to strike Iranian missile sites

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch calls for RAF strikes on Iranian missile launch sites, while the government maintains its position of allowing US defensive use of British bases without direct UK participation.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
18 hours ago

John Healey declines to rule out UK aircraft taking part in Iran strikes

UK Defence Secretary John Healey declines to rule out British aircraft participating in offensive strikes on Iran, stating all current actions are defensive and coordinated with allies.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 hour ago

Mandelson's bail conditions lifted after misconduct in public office arrest

Lord Peter Mandelson's bail conditions were dropped after his arrest for suspected misconduct in public office, though he remains under investigation for allegedly sharing market-sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 hours ago

Son of Labour's former deputy PM John Prescott joins the Greens

On the day we hit 200,000 members of the Green Party - really delighted to welcome David Prescott. His father John Prescott served as deputy prime minister for a decade and was a key part of Tony Blair's government.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 hour ago

Peter Mandelson gets passport back after being released from bail

A 72-year-old man arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office has been released under investigation. The investigation remains ongoing.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Cabinet ministers said to have opposed US use of British bases for military operation against Iran UK politics live

UK cabinet ministers blocked Prime Minister Keir Starmer from allowing the US to use British airbases for defensive strikes against Iran, citing international law concerns.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

He's no Winston Churchill': why Starmer can shrug off Trump's insults over Iran

Prime Minister Starmer demonstrates confidence in UK-US relations despite Trump's criticism, emphasizing operational military cooperation and intelligence sharing as the substance of the special relationship rather than responding to Trump's fluctuating public statements.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Cabinet ministers said to have opposed US use of British bases for military operation against Iran UK politics live

UK cabinet ministers blocked Prime Minister Keir Starmer from allowing the US to use British airbases for defensive strikes against Iran, citing international law concerns.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

He's no Winston Churchill': why Starmer can shrug off Trump's insults over Iran

Prime Minister Starmer demonstrates confidence in UK-US relations despite Trump's criticism, emphasizing operational military cooperation and intelligence sharing as the substance of the special relationship rather than responding to Trump's fluctuating public statements.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Britain's war hawks are very upset that Keir Starmer isn't personally riding a bomb all the way to Tehran | Marina Hyde

British political leaders prioritize alignment with US military actions over public opinion, which opposes involvement in Middle East conflicts by a 49-28 margin.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

RAF jets could legally strike Iran's missile bases, says David Lammy - UK politics live

UK RAF jets have legal authority to strike Iranian missile sites directly, though currently only conducting defensive operations shooting down Iranian attacks.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Home Office may forcibly remove child asylum seekers from UK in handcuffs

The UK Home Office is proposing a pilot scheme offering asylum seeker families enhanced cash payments up to £40,000 to voluntarily return home within seven days, with enforced removal including potential child restraint if they refuse.
fromTheregister
4 hours ago

UK Treasury unsure about joining 1.7B program it is funding

In principle, all the departments are supportive of the Shared Services Strategy. However, HM Treasury and the Department for Education (DfE), who currently have modern ERPs and are both in the Matrix cluster, have indicated they would welcome more information through the business case about likely costs for them before they assess that onboarding is feasible and value for money.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Leak from secret UK meeting on US attacks on Iran an absolute travesty', says Lammy

David Lammy condemned leaks from a classified national security meeting about US-Israel strikes on Iran and called for an investigation into the breach.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
17 hours ago

Conservatives pledge to boost defence spending by bringing back two-child benefit cap

The Conservative Party plans to reinstate the two-child benefit cap and redirect the estimated £3.2 billion annually to defence spending and deficit reduction if elected.
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4 hours ago

Reeves' Spring Statement meets harsh reality check - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Rachel Reeves told MPs that living standards are expected to improve over the course of this parliament. Her central claim was that households would be around £1,000 a year better off by the time voters next go to the polls. The projection is based on forecasts for real household disposable income - a measure that tracks the amount people have left after tax and inflation.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
8 hours ago

London council using LTNs to raise money is illegal, says judge

A High Court judge quashed six Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes in Croydon, ruling the council unlawfully implemented them primarily to generate revenue rather than improve safety and air quality.
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fromBusiness Matters
4 hours ago

Judicial review challenge launched over Home Office 40,000 voluntary departure payment scheme

A judicial review challenge questions whether the UK government has legal authority to offer payments up to £40,000 to failed asylum seekers who voluntarily leave the country.
#immigration-policy
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Home secretary to urge Labour left to back hardline immigration crackdown

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is implementing hardline immigration reforms that deny accommodation and financial support to asylum seekers who break laws or work illegally, framing these changes as consistent with Labour values despite significant party opposition.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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Shabana Mahmood accused of mimicking Trump as she announces asylum plans

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced immigration reforms including ending permanent refugee status, removing support from certain asylum seekers, and paying rejected families to leave voluntarily, triggering backlash from Labour MPs who claim the measures are unfair and risk alienating core supporters.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Home secretary to urge Labour left to back hardline immigration crackdown

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is implementing hardline immigration reforms that deny accommodation and financial support to asylum seekers who break laws or work illegally, framing these changes as consistent with Labour values despite significant party opposition.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Shabana Mahmood accused of mimicking Trump as she announces asylum plans

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced immigration reforms including ending permanent refugee status, removing support from certain asylum seekers, and paying rejected families to leave voluntarily, triggering backlash from Labour MPs who claim the measures are unfair and risk alienating core supporters.
#reform-uk
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party receives second big donation from crypto investor

Reform UK received £5.5 million in donations during the fourth quarter, surpassing Labour and Conservative parties, with crypto investor Christopher Harborne contributing £3 million.
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fromwww.bbc.com
23 hours ago

Senedd election is referendum on Starmer's leadership, says Nigel Farage

Reform UK launched its Welsh Senedd election manifesto, promising an M4 relief road, income tax cuts, and reduced foreign aid spending, with leader Nigel Farage framing the May 7 vote as a referendum on Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Farage unveils two Labour defectors as he makes a push for London votes

Nigel Farage recruits two senior Labour figures, Sir Robin Wales and Clive Furness, to Reform UK ahead of local elections, marking the party's expansion beyond Conservative defectors into London politics.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

One in five Reform members want non-white Britons removed from UK, poll finds

A poll reveals that a fifth of Reform UK members support forcibly removing or encouraging non-white British citizens with UK-born parents to leave the country, with over half supporting removal of non-white foreign-born citizens compared to 24% for white foreign-born citizens.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Reform accused of return to age-old racism' after by-election candidate's comments

Health Secretary Wes Streeting accuses Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin of promoting racism by questioning whether UK-born people from immigrant backgrounds are truly British.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party receives second big donation from crypto investor

Reform UK received £5.5 million in donations during the fourth quarter, surpassing Labour and Conservative parties, with crypto investor Christopher Harborne contributing £3 million.
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fromwww.bbc.com
23 hours ago

Senedd election is referendum on Starmer's leadership, says Nigel Farage

Reform UK launched its Welsh Senedd election manifesto, promising an M4 relief road, income tax cuts, and reduced foreign aid spending, with leader Nigel Farage framing the May 7 vote as a referendum on Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Farage unveils two Labour defectors as he makes a push for London votes

Nigel Farage recruits two senior Labour figures, Sir Robin Wales and Clive Furness, to Reform UK ahead of local elections, marking the party's expansion beyond Conservative defectors into London politics.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

One in five Reform members want non-white Britons removed from UK, poll finds

A poll reveals that a fifth of Reform UK members support forcibly removing or encouraging non-white British citizens with UK-born parents to leave the country, with over half supporting removal of non-white foreign-born citizens compared to 24% for white foreign-born citizens.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Reform accused of return to age-old racism' after by-election candidate's comments

Health Secretary Wes Streeting accuses Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin of promoting racism by questioning whether UK-born people from immigrant backgrounds are truly British.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

Labour MP suspended after husband arrested on suspicion of spying for China

A Labour MP voluntarily suspended herself from the party whip after her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China, while she maintains she is not under investigation and has done nothing wrong.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Who is the British billionaire behind another big donation to Reform?

Reform UK received over £12 million from crypto investor Christopher Harborne, making it the party's dominant funder and surpassing Labour and Conservative fundraising in the last quarter.
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fromwww.bbc.com
21 hours ago

'Moment of reckoning' needed in social care, says Louise Casey

England's social care system is fragmented and confusing, with a fundamental divide between health and social care that fails to serve people's needs effectively and relies on underpaid care workers.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Cruelty to immigrants is not what my party stands for. It's time for True Labour, not Blue Labour | Stella Creasy

Labour's current refugee policies contradict its 1951 convention commitment and reflect Blue Labour ideology that prioritizes performative cruelty over evidence-based solutions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

The Guardian view on rising youth unemployment: regional leaders as well as ministers must take action | Editorial

Youth unemployment among 16-24 year-olds (Neets) reached 957,000, requiring comprehensive reforms including expanded work placements, improved support for those with health conditions, and wider youth guarantee eligibility.
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fromwww.bbc.com
23 hours ago

Starmer tries to reassure as Iran crisis deepens

Prime Minister Starmer addressed public concerns about family safety in the Middle East, economic impact, and conflict escalation, while managing expectations about repatriation efforts for 140,000 British nationals.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

BBC to call for permanent charter and end of political appointments to board

The BBC proposes ending political board appointments and establishing a permanent charter to protect its independence from government interference.
#political-donations
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Crypto investor based in Thailand donates further 3m to Reform

Christopher Harborne donated £3m to Reform UK, which raised £5.5m total in Q4 2025, significantly outpacing Conservative, Labour, and Liberal Democrat fundraising ahead of May elections.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Reform leads other parties in donations ahead of May elections

Reform UK received over 5.4 million in donations in the final three months of 2025, surpassing all other major political parties, with cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne contributing 3 million.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Crypto investor based in Thailand donates further 3m to Reform

Christopher Harborne donated £3m to Reform UK, which raised £5.5m total in Q4 2025, significantly outpacing Conservative, Labour, and Liberal Democrat fundraising ahead of May elections.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Reform leads other parties in donations ahead of May elections

Reform UK received over 5.4 million in donations in the final three months of 2025, surpassing all other major political parties, with cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne contributing 3 million.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Greens deputy leader calls for apology from Starmer over false claims that led to death threats

Green party deputy leader Mothin Ali received death threats after Keir Starmer backed false claims he protested in support of the Iranian regime at an anti-war demonstration.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Labour urges businesses to drop 'masculine' words in job ads

The UK government recommends employers remove masculine-coded language from job advertisements to encourage more women to apply for senior roles and reduce workplace barriers.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ministers discuss ways to offset energy price surges caused by Iran war

UK ministers are considering intervention to protect households from rising energy bills if Middle East conflict escalates, with forecasts predicting a 10% increase in July when price caps reset.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

The doctor strike has ended - what comes next?

Since last year he has not delivered. We've been let down by Wes Streeting. Doctors took that as a sign that the journey towards restoring pay to 2008 levels was in sight but that still requires another 25% hike in pay, on top of previous rises, according to the BMA.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

UK government effectively allowed' child sexual abuse, campaigners say

Christopher Jacobs, for the foundation, told the court that 17 of the 20 recommendations made by the IICSA had not been implemented as of 8 July 2025. The three recommendations at the centre of the claim relate to recording the age, ethnicity, religion and occupation of perpetrators of child sexual abuse, ending the use of pain-inducing restraint on children in custody and ensuring those in care have greater access to justice.
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fromwww.bbc.com
18 hours ago

Labour MP 'voluntarily suspends herself' amid China spy probe

Labour MP Joani Reid voluntarily suspended herself from the party after her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China, though she faces no personal investigation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

What are Shabana Mahmood's changes to the asylum system?

The UK government implemented migration rule changes including 30-month refugee status reviews, study visa halts for four countries, and financial incentives for failed asylum seekers to voluntarily return home.
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fromwww.bbc.com
22 hours ago

Covid inquiry chair defends 200m cost and four-year process on final day

The UK Covid-19 public inquiry, costing over £200 million and completing hearings in under four years, examined pandemic response across all four nations with over 350 witnesses and 600,000 documents reviewed.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Husband of Labour MP released on bail after arrest on suspicion of spying for China

David Taylor, who is married to the Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid, is accused of assisting a foreign intelligence service. Taylor, 39, and two other men aged 43 and 68 were arrested by counter-terrorism officers at addresses in London and Wales on Wednesday and have been released on bail until May, the Metropolitan police have said.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Badenoch warns Starmer that he is 'abandoning' US allies - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Kemi Badenoch criticizes the UK government for passive handling of Middle East crisis, warning Britain risks losing respect from US allies and must demonstrate clearer military commitment to regional security.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Delayed UK rescue flight takes off from Oman with British nationals

The UK government has launched a major evacuation operation for British nationals from the Middle East, with the first charter flight from Oman departing and additional flights operating from the UAE.
#espionage
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

MP's husband and two men bailed after arrests over alleged China spying

Three men, including the husband of Labour MP Joani Reid, were arrested on suspicion of spying for China and released on bail pending investigation.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

MP's husband and two men bailed after arrests over alleged China spying

Three men, including the husband of Labour MP Joani Reid, were arrested on suspicion of spying for China and released on bail pending investigation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Starmer is facing a cocktail of dissent that is growing ever more potent

Labour faces internal rebellion over asylum policy while struggling to counter Green party gains among economically squeezed voters without progressive policy offerings.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Wales Senedd elections are a referendum' on Starmer, claims Farage

Reform UK launches Welsh election campaign, with Farage framing May's Senedd elections as a referendum on Prime Minister Keir Starmer while challenging Labour's century-long dominance in Wales.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
21 hours ago

Sarwar confirms probe after Scottish Labour MP's husband accused of spying for China

This is incredibly serious, deeply concerning, a matter of national security rightly being investigated by the police. And that needs to be a thorough investigation so we can get to the bottom of it. It's deeply concerning right across the political spectrum. I think the scale of international interference now in our broader politics is really, real.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Transparency fears over plan to redact 2,000 staff names on Commons register

MPs plan to redact 2,000 parliamentary staff names from a decades-old register, reducing transparency on lobbying activities despite safety concerns being the stated rationale.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

UK defence posture under scrutiny as Gulf allies express concern over Middle East response - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

There was a feeling that the prime minister had to be dragged there. It obviously reflects badly in the eyes of the Gulf Cooperation Council. This response has caused unease among strategic partners, with some officials voicing concerns that London was slow to commit military assets and lacked visible presence following drone and missile activity affecting the eastern Mediterranean.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

UK risks strategic isolation as European allies send warships to Cyprus - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Continental European powers are coordinating military strategies in the eastern Mediterranean while the UK faces criticism for slower, less visible strategic responses to Middle East crises.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Starmer's post-Brexit reset with EU lacks direction, definition and drive', MPs warn

UK government lacks clear direction and strategic priorities in its post-Brexit EU relations reset, risking ineffective negotiations and giving the impression of EU dominance in talks.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Rising anti-trans hatred' in the UK creating hostile environment', report suggests

Trans people in the UK face escalating discrimination and prejudice creating a hostile environment that impedes healthcare access and damages mental health, according to a major survey of over 4,000 trans individuals.
#uk-economic-growth
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Britain's economic growth to be weakest in a century except for pandemic and WWII

Britain's economic growth this decade will be the weakest in a century outside pandemic and wartime periods, despite government focus on economic growth.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago
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Economic growth is expected to slow to 1.1% - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK economic growth projected at 1.1% requires government strategy prioritizing expansion while avoiding tax increases that could further stifle growth.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Britain's economic growth to be weakest in a century except for pandemic and WWII

Britain's economic growth this decade will be the weakest in a century outside pandemic and wartime periods, despite government focus on economic growth.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

How Iran war put Rachel Reeves Spring Statement out of date almost immediately

The UK's economic outlook faces uncertainty from Middle East conflicts and potential supply chain disruptions, complicating the chancellor's spring statement amid mixed economic forecasts.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Trump says Keir Starmer is no Winston Churchill'. Here's what he meant

Donald Trump criticized the UK government's initial reluctance to allow US military bases for strikes on Iran and insulted Prime Minister Keir Starmer by comparing him unfavorably to Winston Churchill.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Want to stop Farage with your vote? At the moment you can't and Starmer must fix that | Polly Toynbee

Labour faces internal and external crises over Middle East policy and electoral legitimacy, with the first-past-the-post system producing dangerously disproportional election results that undermine democratic representation.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

UK troops on high alert and ready for deployment in Cyprus, Western officials say

Western officials maintain readiness for potential military response to Middle East escalation, with British troops on high alert and daily crisis meetings ongoing.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Andrew gives up lease on another royal home

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is ending his lease on East Lodge in Berkshire early, a property he paid £13,000 annually for despite similar homes renting for up to £90,000 yearly.
#uk-immigration-policy
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

How many visas go to countries that have been affected by the halt on grants?

The UK government banned study visas for citizens from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, despite these nations representing less than one percent of all study visas issued.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

UK puts emergency brake on study visas for four countries' nationals

The UK government halted study and work visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan to prevent asylum system abuse through legal migration routes.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

How many visas go to countries that have been affected by the halt on grants?

The UK government banned study visas for citizens from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, despite these nations representing less than one percent of all study visas issued.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

UK puts emergency brake on study visas for four countries' nationals

The UK government halted study and work visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan to prevent asylum system abuse through legal migration routes.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Covid deaths caused by incompetence, chaos and callousness', bereaved families say

Bereaved families continue fighting for justice as the UK Covid-19 Inquiry concludes witness testimony, with the campaign group emphasizing thousands of bereaved people's crucial role in the process.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

How Winston Churchill would have dealt with Iran War after Trump's Starmer comments

Churchill's approach to international conflict combined hawkish rhetoric with strategic caution and prioritized Anglo-American unity, contrasting with simplistic interpretations of his willingness for confrontation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Andy Burnham criticises bankruptcy' of Labour approach to campaigning

Andy Burnham criticizes Labour's campaigning approach as ineffective at connecting with non-Labour and progressive voters, following the party's loss of the previously safe Gorton and Denton seat.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Sir Trevor McDonald's one question he asked Saddam Hussein that makes him cringe'

Veteran journalist Sir Trevor McDonald regrets his opening question to Saddam Hussein in a 1990 interview, saying he would rephrase it if conducting the interview today.
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fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Husband of UK Labour MP Joani Reid arrested on suspicion of spying for China

Three men were arrested by UK counter-terrorism officers on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, with investigations relating to Chinese foreign interference in UK democracy.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Minister dismisses Trump's claim Starmer is no Churchill' UK politics live

The UK government halted study visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, plus work visas for Afghans, citing abuse of legal migration routes to claim asylum.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Head of carer's allowance inquiry blames DWP resistance' for failure to fix crisis

Internal resistance within the DWP undermined ministerial efforts to address systemic failures in carer's allowance administration that trapped hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers in debt and legal consequences.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Small Firms Warn Reeves: Costs Impact Growth Plans - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK Chancellor failed to address mounting cost pressures hitting 5.7 million small businesses and self-employed workers facing April increases in employment costs, business rates, and energy bills.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

PM reflects on Everard's 'turning point' death

Prime Minister commits to halving violence against women and girls on the fifth anniversary of Sarah Everard's murder by Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens.
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fromwww.thelocal.se
2 days ago

Moderate youth leader confident of solution for Sweden's teen deportations

Douglas Thor raised concerns about unfair deportations in Sweden, focusing on integrated workers and young adults losing residency rights, prioritizing solutions over personal credit.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Ex-Labour mayor and councillor join Reform UK

Former Labour mayor Sir Robin Wales and ex-councillor Clive Furness have joined Reform UK, with Furness selected as Reform's mayoral candidate for Newham and Wales becoming London director of local government.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

UK lawmaker's partner arrested over China spying allegations

British police arrested three men, including the partner of a Labour MP, on suspicion of assisting Chinese intelligence services in violation of the National Security Act 2023.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

60% of Welsh voters unaware of how new system will work in May elections

Nearly 60% of Welsh voters lack awareness of the new closed list voting system for May's Senedd elections, with widespread confusion about devolved versus Westminster powers persisting 26 years after devolution began.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Arrest of Andrew Mountbatten forces British government and Charles III to air the Windsor family's dirty laundry

British MPs broke parliamentary tradition by publicly criticizing Prince Andrew and questioning who knew about his misconduct with Jeffrey Epstein, revealing that officials had prior knowledge of his activities.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Labour MP Says UK Must 'Double Down' for Energy Security - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Doubling down on renewables is, yes, right for climate change, it's, yes, right for jobs, it is also essential because we keep on seeing these lived examples of how instability, through regional instability, is creeping into our energy prices, for which the British Government has no agency.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Covid inquiry reaches bittersweet' final day of witness testimony

The Covid inquiry's final witness testimony day revealed government incompetence and chaos, with bereaved families demanding full implementation of recommendations and warning the country remains unprepared for future crises.
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fromTheregister
2 days ago

Cloud inquiry chair quits CMA over glacial pace of reform

The CMA's cloud inquiry chair resigned citing slow implementation of recommendations to regulate AWS and Microsoft's dominant market position in Britain's cloud services.
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fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Heathrow third runway plans face 'delusion or deception' warning over costs and timeline

Heathrow's third runway project faces criticism over cost estimates and financing claims, with concerns about financial risks and potential passenger fare increases.
fromTheregister
2 days ago

UK digital ID brief quietly moves to new minister

He had commissioned a report from US public affairs outfit APCO Worldwide on journalists who had written critical articles about undeclared donations to the organization, which included material about Sunday Times journalist Gabriel Pogrund's Jewish beliefs and possible links to Russia. He also passed a version of the report to GCHQ's National Cyber Security Centre.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Mahmood to stop study visas from four countries due to 'abuse'

The UK government will stop issuing study visas to Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, and skilled work visas to Afghans, citing widespread visa abuse and high asylum claim rates from these countries.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

New Zealand coalition votes to make English an official language as critics slam cynical' bill

A bill to make English an official language of New Zealand passed its first parliamentary reading, supported by the coalition government despite opposition criticism that it is unnecessary and politically motivated.
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