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2 hours ago

The implosion of Keir Starmer's Labour

Six prime ministers in 10 years raise questions about whether Britain can avoid another period of political instability as Starmer’s authority appears to slip.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Andy Burnham to back electoral reform if he becomes prime minister

Electoral reform should reduce point-scoring and enable long-term, problem-solving politics focused on places rather than parties.
#uk-migration
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

UK migration drops to 171,000 - almost half 2024's figure

Net migration fell to its lowest level since 2012, while asylum claims declined but remained above pre-pandemic levels.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Net migration to UK falls by nearly 50% after Labour's vow to cut numbers

Net migration to the UK fell nearly 50% to 171,000, driven mainly by fewer non-EU work arrivals, boosting the government’s migration-reduction agenda.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

UK migration drops to 171,000 - almost half 2024's figure

Net migration fell to its lowest level since 2012, while asylum claims declined but remained above pre-pandemic levels.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Net migration to UK falls by nearly 50% after Labour's vow to cut numbers

Net migration to the UK fell nearly 50% to 171,000, driven mainly by fewer non-EU work arrivals, boosting the government’s migration-reduction agenda.
#green-party
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 minute ago

Green Party candidate pulls out of by-election

Chris Kennedy withdrew from the candidate process for personal and family reasons, and the Green Party will reopen nominations and select a replacement.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Greens select nurse and committed local campaigner' as Makerfield byelection candidate

Green Party selected Chris Kennedy for the Makerfield byelection to promote lower bills, warmer homes, and a greener, fairer economy while pressing Andy Burnham.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 minute ago

Green Party candidate pulls out of by-election

Chris Kennedy withdrew from the candidate process for personal and family reasons, and the Green Party will reopen nominations and select a replacement.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Greens select nurse and committed local campaigner' as Makerfield byelection candidate

Green Party selected Chris Kennedy for the Makerfield byelection to promote lower bills, warmer homes, and a greener, fairer economy while pressing Andy Burnham.
#galway-west-by-election
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fromIrish Independent
11 minutes ago

Galway West candidates weigh in on Dr Margaret Connolly detention and Irish neutrality ahead of poll

Galway West by-election candidates express solidarity with detained Irish citizens and call for priority action on the Occupied Territories Bill and support for Palestine.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
7 hours ago

Taoiseach confronted by Enoch Burke's mother Martina while canvassing in Galway

A Taoiseach canvassing in Galway faced repeated questioning and criticism from Martina Burke about transgenderism and her jailed son.
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fromIrish Independent
11 minutes ago

Galway West candidates weigh in on Dr Margaret Connolly detention and Irish neutrality ahead of poll

Galway West by-election candidates express solidarity with detained Irish citizens and call for priority action on the Occupied Territories Bill and support for Palestine.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
7 hours ago

Taoiseach confronted by Enoch Burke's mother Martina while canvassing in Galway

A Taoiseach canvassing in Galway faced repeated questioning and criticism from Martina Burke about transgenderism and her jailed son.
fromBusiness Matters
2 hours ago

Nightlife chief brands Chancellor's summer VAT cut a 'superficial fix' that abandons clubs and festivals

“The Government's latest VAT announcement is not just a missed opportunity, it is a glaring example of short-term thinking and a fundamental misunderstanding of the UK's leisure and cultural economy,” Kill said. “While positioning this as support for families, the policy completely overlooks and effectively sidelines the night-time economy, including festivals, clubs, live music venues and late-night cultural spaces that have been fighting to survive under relentless financial pressure.”
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#reform-uk
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Farage accounts inconsistent' with claim he bought 1.4m house with I'm A Celeb fee

The funding of Nigel Farage’s home faces renewed transparency scrutiny amid claims tied to donations and inconsistent company accounts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Farage accounts inconsistent' with claim he bought 1.4m house with I'm A Celeb fee

The funding of Nigel Farage’s home faces renewed transparency scrutiny amid claims tied to donations and inconsistent company accounts.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Allegations about Reform candidate's posts are troubling, Labour says

Reform UK faces allegations about a candidate’s social media links to a fascist campaigner, with Labour demanding explanations and no account termination reason provided.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

No evidence of formal security vetting when Andrew became UK trade envoy, minister says

No evidence shows formal due diligence or security vetting occurred before Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s 2001 trade envoy appointment.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Reeves cuts VAT on summer days out to 5% as part of cost of living support

VAT will be cut to 5% on summer attractions and children’s meals, while fuel duty increases and some food import tariffs will be suspended to reduce household costs.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 hours ago

Late Queen was 'very keen' for Andrew to be given trade envoy role

Queen Elizabeth II wanted Prince Andrew to become a trade envoy to promote national interests, with preference for sophisticated countries and specific expertise.
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fromIrish Independent
31 minutes ago

Minister cites 'acute capacity constraints' as capital programme bypasses Shelton Abbey

Shelton Abbey will not receive further development under the current capital programme, while prison expansion funding targets overcrowded closed prisons elsewhere.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

It's broken English': Jamaica's ministers joust over language ban in parliament

As in the UK, the session on 12 May had started with the arrival of the ceremonial mace a five-and-a-half foot ornamented silver staff representing the British monarch's authority over parliament which now rested on a table between the government and the opposition. Despite the heat outside, debate was presided over by the speaker, dressed in a ceremonial robe.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 hour ago

Five held in Tameside election fraud investigation

In the days leading up to and following the election on 7 May we received reports surrounding concerns about candidates within the St Peter's ward. Following initial enquiries last week, we have launched a full investigation into the allegations.
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#reproductive-rights
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Inside the dirty tricks campaigns trying to stop Andy Burnham in race for No 10

Journalism without paywalls and on-the-ground reporting supports fact-based coverage amid political messaging and internal party conflict.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

MAFS UK could face police investigation over deeply concerning' rape claims

Police investigation is likely after allegations of rape during filming of Married at First Sight UK, with Channel 4 and CPL urged to thoroughly examine claims.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Inside the dirty tricks campaigns trying to stop Andy Burnham in race for No 10

Journalism without paywalls and on-the-ground reporting supports fact-based coverage amid political messaging and internal party conflict.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

MAFS UK could face police investigation over deeply concerning' rape claims

Police investigation is likely after allegations of rape during filming of Married at First Sight UK, with Channel 4 and CPL urged to thoroughly examine claims.
#labour-party
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Sadiq Khan backs Starmer as he warns Labour rebels against leadership contest

Labour should avoid a leadership contest and instead change delivery pace to prove July 2024 promises are achievable.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Labour must be bolder or it will lose, Streeting says in resignation speech

Labour must act boldly to deliver real change and defeat nationalism, warning that current caution risks handing power to Reform.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Sadiq Khan backs Starmer as he warns Labour rebels against leadership contest

Labour should avoid a leadership contest and instead change delivery pace to prove July 2024 promises are achievable.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 hours ago

People in Britain can't afford a good life, Burnham says

National politics has become unaffordable and risks breaking public trust unless it changes.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Labour must be bolder or it will lose, Streeting says in resignation speech

Labour must act boldly to deliver real change and defeat nationalism, warning that current caution risks handing power to Reform.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Pensions warning issued to 15 million Britains check if you're affected

About 15 million people in the UK are under-saving for retirement, with women, low and middle-income earners, and the self-employed at highest risk.
#cost-of-living
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Rich already being taxed properly, says minister, as Streeting calls for wealth tax that works' UK politics live

Reeves announces cost-of-living measures including free bus travel for children, while Wes Streeting proposes aligning capital gains tax with income tax rates to raise revenue.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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Starmer to face Commons grilling at PMQs as Streeting plans resignation speech UK politics live

Government ministers are considering voluntary supermarket price freezes on some essentials, and relaxing sanctions on Russian oil refined abroad, drawing criticism from Conservatives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago
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Reeves to promise free summer bus rides for children and food tariff cuts in living costs package

Free summer bus rides for children and tariff cuts on some food imports will be used to reduce consumer costs amid expected inflation rises.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Rich already being taxed properly, says minister, as Streeting calls for wealth tax that works' UK politics live

Reeves announces cost-of-living measures including free bus travel for children, while Wes Streeting proposes aligning capital gains tax with income tax rates to raise revenue.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

Reeves' summer savings drive won't stretch to energy bills

Government branding emphasizes cost-of-living relief, citing stronger economic indicators, while planning targeted winter energy support rather than a broad intervention.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Starmer to face Commons grilling at PMQs as Streeting plans resignation speech UK politics live

Government ministers are considering voluntary supermarket price freezes on some essentials, and relaxing sanctions on Russian oil refined abroad, drawing criticism from Conservatives.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Reeves to promise free summer bus rides for children and food tariff cuts in living costs package

Free summer bus rides for children and tariff cuts on some food imports will be used to reduce consumer costs amid expected inflation rises.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
16 hours ago

Taps could run dry without urgent action on drought, peers warn ministers

England faces worsening water shortages unless rain capture, storage, and reuse expand quickly to prevent supply shortfalls and drought impacts.
#wealth-tax
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Streeting calls for equal tax on income and capital gains in Labour leadership pitch

A wealth tax would equalise taxation of asset gains and earned income, raising revenue and addressing unfairness that penalises work and harms economic productivity.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
11 hours ago

The Irish Independent's view: Answers to housing crisis won't be found in infantile squabbles

Rent increases and eviction levels have surged alongside rent-control changes, intensifying stress for renters and raising questions about policy effectiveness.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Schools are pipeline' to joblessness for many people, says ex-Labour adviser

Young people in the UK are being trapped in a rejection economy that leads to worklessness, driven by education failures, employer shortcomings, and social media harms.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Dublin gangland figure brings extremist views to Irish mainstream on campaign trail

Hostility toward newcomers, especially Black immigrants and Muslims, has become mainstream in Ireland’s Dublin Central byelection.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Rachel Reeves tells foul-mouthed Reform UK heckler good manners matter

Rachel Reeves rebuked a foul-mouthed heckler with a message about good manners, prompting support from some Conservative figures.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
10 hours ago

Private sector workers face worst real pay squeeze since 2022 as oil-driven inflation bites

Real take-home pay in Britain’s private sector faces a sharp squeeze as oil-driven inflation rises faster than slowing earnings growth.
#hs2
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fromBusiness Matters
8 hours ago

HS2 reset to punch 33bn black hole in Britain's public finances

HS2 costs have risen to £102bn, creating a £18bn–£33bn funding gap that will require additional public money, likely via budget cuts and/or tax rises.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

HS2 costs soar past 100billion with trains not running from London until at least 2036

HS2 west London to Birmingham services are delayed at least 10 years, with costs rising to 87.7–102.7 billion and trains capped at 320km/h.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
8 hours ago

HS2 reset to punch 33bn black hole in Britain's public finances

HS2 costs have risen to £102bn, creating a £18bn–£33bn funding gap that will require additional public money, likely via budget cuts and/or tax rises.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

HS2 costs soar past 100billion with trains not running from London until at least 2036

HS2 west London to Birmingham services are delayed at least 10 years, with costs rising to 87.7–102.7 billion and trains capped at 320km/h.
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fromtheregister
6 hours ago

Think tank to UK government: You can't build the future on systems from the past

Legacy systems are worsening and threaten digital efficiency plans unless funding and remediation approaches change.
#uk-net-migration
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fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

UK net migration falls to lowest level since pandemic

Estimated UK net migration fell to 171,000, the lowest since the pandemic, driven by fewer non-EU arrivals for work and more departures of UK and EU-plus nationals.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

UK net migration falls to lowest level since pandemic

Estimated UK net migration fell to 171,000, the lowest since the pandemic, driven by fewer non-EU arrivals for work and more departures of UK and EU-plus nationals.
#brexit
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fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

The Guardian view on Britain and Europe: a changing world demands new terms of debate | Editorial

British politics is trapped in a loop driven by Brexit’s failures and shifting European security needs, pushing urgent strategic autonomy and early Ukraine negotiation planning.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Nothing sums up the death of accountability like the prospect of Nigel Farage in No 10 | George Monbiot

Those who profit from insecurity use political and business narratives that promise success through disruption, while accountability and punishment rarely follow.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

All this talk about difficult' cuts, yet the largest part of Britain's welfare bill is never mentioned. Why? | Zoe Williams

IMF guidance urges maintaining spending limits, tightening welfare costs, and improving public-service efficiency while protecting vulnerable people.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
10 hours ago

Youth jobs in retreat: IFS warns Britain is sliding back to Covid-era lows

Youth payrolled employment has fallen sharply since late 2022, pushing more young people into NEET status and raising fears of long-term scarring effects.
#rte
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fromIrish Independent
11 hours ago

Patrick Kielty's 'Late Late Show' return in jeopardy as RTE battles latest pay saga

RTÉ has begun contingency planning for Patrick Kielty’s Late Late Show return amid delays tied to the director general’s pay controversy.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

RTE bosses to appear before Oireachtas Media Committee

RTÉ executives will appear before the Oireachtas arts committee to explain a Derek Mooney classification issue and outline reforms to restore public trust.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
11 hours ago

Patrick Kielty's 'Late Late Show' return in jeopardy as RTE battles latest pay saga

RTÉ has begun contingency planning for Patrick Kielty’s Late Late Show return amid delays tied to the director general’s pay controversy.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

RTE bosses to appear before Oireachtas Media Committee

RTÉ executives will appear before the Oireachtas arts committee to explain a Derek Mooney classification issue and outline reforms to restore public trust.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

What are the allegations against Married At First Sight UK?

Two women say they were raped during filming of dating show Married At First Sight UK (MAFS UK), while a third has described an allegation of a non-consensual sex act. The women, who outlined the allegations in a BBC Panorama documentary aired on Monday, claimed that Channel 4 programme did not do enough to protect them.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
10 hours ago

Reform's youngest leader now running two councils

Finch responded by suggesting it would be "the first thing on the bonfire" when Reform looks to reshape the council. Speaking following his election to the role of leader, Finch said: "The Borough Council needs drastic change." He added: "We are going to put the people of Nuneaton and Bedworth first. We're going to put veterans, young care leavers and the most vulnerable first on our lists of priorities, not people who have come from outside of the Borough."
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UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

Sir Desmond Swayne tops private members bill ballot

Winning the private members bill ballot gives a backbench MP the best chance to advance legislation, but limited time can cause bills to run out.
fromwww.bbc.com
11 hours ago

Children in England to be offered free bus trips this August

Children aged five to 15 will travel for free on participating local buses in England in August, the chancellor will announce on Thursday. Rachel Reeves is to reveal a 100m fare-free scheme designed to relieve some of the ongoing cost-of-living pressures. The Labour government will also suspend tariffs on more than 100 types of products including biscuits, chocolate, and dried fruit and nuts.
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fromBusiness Matters
5 hours ago

Andrew trade envoy files: Queen 'very keen' ex-prince led UK plc abroad, Whitehall papers reveal

“The Queen's wish is that the Duke of Kent should be succeeded in this role by the Duke of York,” Sir David wrote. “The Duke of Kent is to relinquish his responsibilities around April next year. That would fit well with the end of the Duke of York's active naval career. The Queen is very keen that the Duke of York should take on a prominent role in the promotion of national interests.”
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UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
7 hours ago

MPs call out Rockstar Games over alleged union-busting | Computer Weekly

Rockstar Games fired IWGB members, citing misconduct, but refused appeals and full disclosure, prompting protests and demands for transparency from Scottish MPs.
fromIrish Independent
12 hours ago

Nash says Drogheda commuters being "left standing at the station" over rail plans

A new rail station to serve a growing community in north Drogheda is a case I've been making to anyone who will listen for some time now. Deputy Nash said he met with Irish Rail chief executive Mary Considine last month to discuss the issue and was advised to ask the National Transport Authority to develop a business case for the station. "I subsequently wrote to the NTA but was frustrated with the response," he said.
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fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

Tipperary BID proposal moves closer after overwhelming business support

Local ratepayers in Clonmel voted overwhelmingly to establish a business improvement district funded by a 5% rates contribution for five years.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

Green Party selects nurse as Makerfield candidate

Green Party leader Zack Polanski said: "Chris will be a fantastic candidate and representative for Makerfield. "This election is about who is making the case for lower bills, warmer and more affordable homes, and a greener and fairer economy."
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UK politics
fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

Boost for Tipperary first-time buyers as first affordable housing scheme approved

Clonmel has been approved for Tipperary’s first affordable housing scheme, delivering 50 homes to help first-time buyers and lower-income households.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Badenoch says Labour just want a better salesman'. It would be a good start

Labour has many measurable achievements, but Keir Starmer has not built a clear, repeatable narrative to communicate them to voters effectively.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The flavour crisis': a satirist's expose on the origins of broken Britain

Political instability in the UK is intensifying, with local election results challenging the prime minister and ruling elites amid corruption, separatism, and tribal violence.
UK politics
fromtheregister
1 day ago

Datacenter builds could be shielded from judicial review in UK planning reforms

Parliament may be empowered to designate critical national infrastructure projects to prevent judicial review delays and accelerate energy and grid buildouts.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Starmer's top advisers knew about indefensible' journalists probe, documents reveal

A Labour Together-commissioned probe by a PR firm investigated journalists’ backgrounds and motivations, involving senior advisers and raising questions about Starmer’s knowledge.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Burnham to back Shabana Mahmood's immigration changes, allies say

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham backs Shabana Mahmood’s immigration curbs, aiming to reframe them while keeping limits on legal and illegal migration.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Europe's nul-point politicians: inside the 22 May Guardian Weekly

European leaders face low approval ratings due to social and economic pressures, while some leaders remain more popular than others.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Mandatory digital ID launch called 'a fiasco' by scrutiny committee

Government digital ID plans for British adults were criticized as a fiasco, prompting a shift from compulsory to non-compulsory digital ID.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Andy Burnham could beat Nigel Farage in a UK general election, poll suggests

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham leads Keir Starmer in head-to-head polling against Nigel Farage’s Reform UK by 14 points, though Labour Brexit tensions could threaten his by-election prospects.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

AI-powered nimbyism is jamming Britain's planning system putting 1.5 million new homes at risk

AI tools enable residents to generate detailed, policy-based planning objections quickly and cheaply, increasing workload for council planners and slowing decisions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Streeting says he is 'full of rebellious hope' as he delivers resignation speech

Wes Streeting resigned from the cabinet, citing loss of confidence in Keir Starmer, warning young people face worse prospects and Labour must fight for the NHS and the country’s soul.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Badenoch blasts Starmer for buying Russian oil which will fund Putin's war - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Labour is accused of weakening Russian oil sanctions while restricting North Sea energy production, with claims that the Prime Minister is importing sanctioned oil and losing moral direction.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Voters across parties believe UK net migration is rising despite sharp drop

Public perception of net migration rising conflicts with government data showing net migration has fallen sharply to 204,000 by June 2025.
#uk-trade-policy
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

UK strikes 3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states

A trade deal with six Gulf states will remove tariffs on 93% of UK goods and expand opportunities across multiple sectors, while human rights provisions are omitted.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
21 hours ago

UK agrees 3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states

A UK-GCC trade deal will cut tariffs on British exports, boosting jobs and business opportunities, while rights groups warn about weak human rights and labour protections.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

UK strikes 3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states

A trade deal with six Gulf states will remove tariffs on 93% of UK goods and expand opportunities across multiple sectors, while human rights provisions are omitted.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
21 hours ago

UK agrees 3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states

A UK-GCC trade deal will cut tariffs on British exports, boosting jobs and business opportunities, while rights groups warn about weak human rights and labour protections.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Rachel Reeves to protect critical' clean energy projects from legal challenges

Parliament would be empowered to fast-track critical clean energy projects, limiting judicial review to human rights grounds to speed delivery and strengthen energy security.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Drakeford links Welsh Labour's collapse to lack of new powers from UK government

Labour’s weak devolution offer from Westminster and lack of a Welsh devolution agenda contributed to Labour’s Senedd defeat to Plaid Cymru.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Marginal change': Keating lashes Coalition, John Howard and startup sector over CGT claims

Capital gains tax reforms are marginal, needed for housing affordability, and correct long-standing preferential treatment that favored wealthy investors over wage earners.
#fuel-duty
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Planned fuel duty rise to be scrapped, says Keir Starmer

Fuel duty freeze is extended and a 12-month vehicle tax holiday is granted to haulage to ease cost-of-living pressures.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Planned fuel duty rise to be scrapped, says Keir Starmer

Fuel duty freeze is extended and a 12-month vehicle tax holiday is granted to haulage to ease cost-of-living pressures.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Treasury's supermarket food price cap wheeze was bananas | Nils Pratley

Voluntary food price caps are impractical and would distort supply, so the Treasury proposal is unlikely to be implemented and mandatory caps were ruled out.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Limit social media ban for under-16s to unsafe apps, Starmer urged

Under-16 access to social media should be allowed only when platforms meet strict safety standards and pass ongoing feature vetting.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

From fuel duty to sanctions, Kemi wants to make it clear how little she understands | John Crace

Prime minister’s questions require factual preparation; shallow claims and lack of research lead to public mistakes and political embarrassment.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

British Council staff in Italy to strike over proposed 80% workforce cut

Deep funding cuts would reduce British Council teaching staff in Italy by about 80%, ending 80 years of English teaching and prompting strikes and protests.
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Manchester shows biggest fall in inner-city deprivation in boost for Burnham

Manchester has recorded the biggest fall in inner-city deprivation in Britain, according to a report, as Andy Burnham stakes a claim that he could replicate the city's revival nationwide. As the frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer, the Greater Manchester mayor has placed the city's economic performance at the heart of his campaign, describing Manchesterism as a political philosophy for a more interventionist approach to the economy.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Kerry and Cork survivors to gather in Tralee for industrial school information event

A special information event for survivors of industrial and reformatory schools from Kerry and Cork will take place at The Brandon Hotel on May 27 (2pm), offering attendees the chance to access important updates and advice.
UK politics
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Reeves hit with a furious backlash from own side over Russian oil U-turn - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Softened sanctions allow Russian-origin diesel and jet fuel refined via third countries to enter the UK, risking reduced pressure on Russia and undermining support for Ukraine.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Channel 4 boss 'deeply sorry' after MAFS UK sexual assault and rape allegations

She said a review into contributor welfare was now under way and there were "limitations" on what she could say until this was complete in late summer. Ms Dogra added: "That said, I have watched the programme and heard the women's accounts which are very troubling. "Their distress is clear, and for that I am, of course, deeply sorry. "Welfare across all our programmes is hugely important to us, and is a primary concern."
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UK politics
fromtheregister
1 day ago

AI sackings reach New Zealand, which will use it to eject 14 percent of government staff

AI will become a basic expectation for New Zealand public entities, alongside public service restructuring and budget caps enabling 9,000 job cuts.
fromBusiness Matters
22 hours ago

Britain seals landmark Gulf trade deal in G7 first, promising 3.7bn lift for UK exporters

The agreement, struck with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman, makes the UK the first G7 nation to sign a comprehensive free trade pact with the bloc. It is the fifth major deal secured by Sir Keir Starmer's government, following accords with India, the United States, South Korea and a reset with the European Union.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Kerry councillors slam Leo Varadkar's urban/rural comments

Kerry councillors condemned Leo Varadkar’s urban-rural comments as divisive and urged consensus-based debate that reflects Ireland as one country.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

There could be 1,000 or more victims of black-cab rapist John Worboys, says Carrie Johnson

Up to 1,000 victims may have been assaulted by John Worboys, and more women have come forward after his case was dramatized.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

UK votes down proposal to issue new oil and gas licences

UK MPs rejected a bid to approve new oil and gas licences for Rosebank and Jackdaw, reaffirming plans to avoid new exploration while accelerating clean energy.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Wife of Jeffrey Donaldson ruled unfit to stand trial in historical sexual offences case

Dr Kennedy told the hearing at Newry Crown Court she had prepared two reports on Eleanor Donaldson last October and May this year. She said in her opinion, given her mental condition, she would be unable to instruct her lawyers, follow the process or give evidence.
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