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12 minutes ago

North Sea jobs safeguarded as HMRC drops challenge to Petrofac rescue deal

Over 2,000 North Sea jobs are secured after HMRC dropped legal action against Petrofac's restructuring deal with CB&I.
#journalism
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 hours ago

Streeting tells voters to give Starmer a chance and says he doesn't want him ousted

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 hours ago

Far-fetched' to suggest McSweeney phone theft linked to Mandelson files, says PM

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Rachel Reeves took 15 minutes to announce nothing

The Independent provides essential journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support unbiased reporting.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 hours ago

Streeting tells voters to give Starmer a chance and says he doesn't want him ousted

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 hours ago

Far-fetched' to suggest McSweeney phone theft linked to Mandelson files, says PM

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Arts snobbery row erupts as opera gets seven times more funding than brass band

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and highlights funding disparities in the arts, particularly between opera and brass bands.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Rachel Reeves took 15 minutes to announce nothing

The Independent provides essential journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support unbiased reporting.
#reproductive-rights
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
12 hours ago

Farage pledges total culture shift' as he launches Reform UK local election campaign

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, supported by donations to maintain unbiased reporting.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 hours ago

Reeves waiting until autumn' for major energy bill support package

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and energy bills, emphasizing the need for accessible reporting.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
22 hours ago

Reform UK poses existential threat' to the NHS, Wes Streeting warns

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
16 hours ago

Tech companies have gone too far' in prioritising commercial instincts peer

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and advocates for social media regulations to protect children's mental health.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Peers vote again on under-16s social media ban as new warning issued to government

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
23 hours ago

Labour could be locked out of Welsh government for first time, poll shows

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues, emphasizing the importance of donations to support unbiased reporting without paywalls.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
12 hours ago

Farage pledges total culture shift' as he launches Reform UK local election campaign

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, supported by donations to maintain unbiased reporting.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 hours ago

Reeves waiting until autumn' for major energy bill support package

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and energy bills, emphasizing the need for accessible reporting.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
22 hours ago

Reform UK poses existential threat' to the NHS, Wes Streeting warns

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
16 hours ago

Tech companies have gone too far' in prioritising commercial instincts peer

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and advocates for social media regulations to protect children's mental health.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Peers vote again on under-16s social media ban as new warning issued to government

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
23 hours ago

Labour could be locked out of Welsh government for first time, poll shows

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues, emphasizing the importance of donations to support unbiased reporting without paywalls.
#keir-starmer
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Starmer promises to tackle addictive' social media platforms after peers inflict fresh defeat on government UK politics live

Keir Starmer is addressing social media regulation while the government faces parliamentary challenges before the Easter recess.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Starmer promises to tackle addictive' social media platforms after peers inflict fresh defeat on government UK politics live

Keir Starmer is addressing social media regulation while the government faces parliamentary challenges before the Easter recess.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

PM rejects far-fetched' scepticism about Morgan McSweeney phone theft

Keir Starmer dismissed claims linking his chief of staff's stolen phone to document requests about Peter Mandelson's ambassador appointment as far-fetched.
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fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

Ministers hope red tape cuts will speed-up decision making

The government aims to expedite decision-making by eliminating outdated regulations and overlapping consultations to reduce red tape.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
13 hours ago

Starmer orders British commandos to seize Putin's shadow fleet vessels

The UK will confiscate Russian shadow fleet vessels to pressure Putin over the Ukraine war, joining European allies in intercepting sanctions-breaking ships.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Fears net zero is next Brexit' as oil crisis fuels political climate divide

Net zero climate goals face opposition similar to Brexit, with claims that it worsens the oil crisis despite strong public support for climate action.
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fromFortune
1 hour ago

Rishi Sunak tells CEOs to move fast on AI-or risk landing on the wrong side of the K-shaped economy | Fortune

Rishi Sunak emphasizes the importance of understanding business needs and rapid decision-making in AI application.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Give the guy a chance': Wes Streeting says he does not want Starmer ousted

Wes Streeting supports Keir Starmer's leadership and opposes any challenges to avoid undermining the party's election promises.
#local-government
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fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Fifteen new councils to be created in south and east of England

Fifteen new councils will be created in southern and eastern England to enhance economic growth and accelerate housing development by 2028.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Fifteen new councils to be created in south and east of England

Fifteen new councils will be created in southern and eastern England to enhance economic growth and accelerate housing development by 2028.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 hour ago

Nigel Farage hints at return for fellow Essex MP

Nigel Farage hints at the potential rejoining of former MP McMurdock to Reform UK amid financial misconduct allegations.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Starmer tells Travelodge boss to engage with MPs over sexual assault case

Keir Starmer urges Travelodge to engage with MPs regarding security protocols after a woman was assaulted due to staff negligence.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

House of Lords push for Australian-style social media ban for under-16s

The House of Lords supports a social media ban for under-16s, rejecting proposals for public consultation on the issue.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?

The verdict of a jury in Los Angeles, that Google and Meta intentionally built addictive social media platforms is being seen as a landmark, as societies around the world decide how, or whether, to regulate social media further and consider banning children from using it.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Ministers consider charging tourists to access UK national museum collections

International tourists may be charged for museum access to improve arts funding, despite public support for a hotel levy to subsidize free entry.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 hour ago

Findlay felt capable of killing attacker but says 'I'm not a scrapper'

Russell Findlay described intense feelings of anger and self-preservation after a violent attack, asserting his account is accurate and reflective of his emotions.
fromSBS News
12 hours ago

Greens call for 'COVID-style' parliament amid fuel concerns

"Maybe we've got to do the same thing. We've got to demonstrate and lead by example and scale back parliaments like we did during COVID."
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

NS&I set to pay millions to customers over misplaced funds

NS&I is expected to pay hundreds of millions to customers due to failures in managing bereavement-related claims.
fromTheregister
1 hour ago

Wales used Copilot to justify axing publicly funded body

I was alarmed and made a point to the board that the review refers to Microsoft Copilot as being used to evaluate the returns. I don't think you can rely on artificial intelligence to do that. It's just wrong.
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fromThe South African
3 hours ago

Rising fuel costs: Government weighs in on 'working from home' option

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources clarified that remote work is not an official policy to offset rising fuel costs.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

People more concerned about violence against women than immigration, poll shows

Britons prioritize violence against women and girls over immigration, highlighting a need for government action on this pressing issue.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Review of foreign financial interference in UK politics to be published, with ban on crypto donations expected UK politics live

A review led by Philip Rycroft will address foreign financial interference in UK politics, focusing on cryptocurrency donations and their risks.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Here's the danger: if Labour doesn't offer a radical solution to the energy-price crisis, others will

Government is implementing measures to address rising energy costs and support households amid a crisis.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Labour's donations crackdown is a blow to Reform UK and a highly political move

Reform UK faces significant challenges due to new government measures limiting political donations, particularly from foreign sources.
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fromwww.bbc.com
13 hours ago

Peers defy government by pushing for UK social media ban for under-16s

The House of Lords supports a ban on under-16s using social media, urging the government to act swiftly for child protection.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
17 hours ago

Millions of drivers could claim more mileage expenses

The government is reviewing the 45p-per-mile mileage rate, unchanged since 2011, to address rising costs for workers relying on their cars.
#cryptocurrency
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fromwww.bbc.com
21 hours ago

Crypto donations to UK parties to be banned

Donations in cryptocurrency to UK political parties will be banned, alongside capping donations from British citizens abroad at £100,000 annually.
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fromwww.bbc.com
21 hours ago

Crypto donations to UK parties to be banned

Donations in cryptocurrency to UK political parties will be banned, alongside capping donations from British citizens abroad at £100,000 annually.
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fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 day ago

UK Politicians Continue to Miss the Point in Latest Social Media Ban Proposal

The UK is advancing a ban on social media for young people, shifting regulatory power to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

They can reach me wherever': China using financial tactics to coerce people who flee, says report

Transnational repression tactics by Hong Kong authorities target dissidents abroad, using financial means to intimidate and control them.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Would Morgan McSweeney's stolen mobile have Mandelson messages on it?

Morgan McSweeney's phone theft raises concerns due to its potential contents related to Peter Mandelson and implications for Keir Starmer's office.
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fromwww.bbc.com
12 hours ago

British forces preparing to board Russian shadow fleet ships in UK waters

British forces are preparing to board and detain ships in Russia's shadow fleet to combat oil sanctions evasion.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Political donations in cryptocurrency could be blocked in blow to Reform UK

Political funding from British citizens abroad should be capped to prevent foreign interference and ensure fairness in UK politics.
#malcolm-offord
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fromwww.bbc.com
18 hours ago

Reform MSP backs Scottish leader as Swinney condemns crude joke

Malcolm Offord apologized for a crude joke but denied being homophobic, while First Minister John Swinney deemed him unfit for Scottish politics.
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fromwww.bbc.com
18 hours ago

Reform MSP backs Scottish leader as Swinney condemns crude joke

Malcolm Offord apologized for a crude joke but denied being homophobic, while First Minister John Swinney deemed him unfit for Scottish politics.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Streeting queries police dropping McSweeney phone theft inquiry

Questions arise over the Metropolitan Police's failure to investigate the theft of Morgan McSweeney's phone, which may contain sensitive information.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Small businesses to receive a 7.4bn boost from the government - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Cabinet Office Minister, Chris Ward stated, "This Government is backing SMEs and British businesses. These ambitious spending targets will help ensure more Government contracts go to SMEs - keeping more money, jobs and opportunities in local communities."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ipswich Town have hard questions to answer after Nigel Farage PR disaster | Nick Ames

Ipswich Town faced backlash for allowing Nigel Farage's visit to be used for political gain.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Morgan McSweeney did not disclose his No 10 job in phone theft 999 call, transcript shows

Morgan McSweeney reported his government phone stolen but did not disclose his position as chief of staff during the call to police.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Resident doctors in England to begin six-day strike after rejecting offer in pay dispute

Resident doctors in England will strike for six days after rejecting the government's final pay offer, marking their longest industrial action to date.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Doge of the left' could save UK taxpayers up to 30bn, says new green thinktank

A left-leaning Doge could save taxpayers up to 30bn annually by eliminating waste, fraud, and tax avoidance.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Is there an election in my area?

Elections for Scottish and Welsh parliaments, councils, and mayors will occur on 7 May across Great Britain.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
21 hours ago

Badenoch hits out at 'weak' Starmer for 'hiding behind' Miliband on North Sea drilling - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Badenoch highlighted pressure from trade unions and former Labour Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair, arguing that Starmer had the authority to act but was choosing to defer responsibility.
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fromwww.bbc.com
19 hours ago

Government backs five-council plan for Essex

The five unitary model creates sensible geographies that will empower each new council to deliver new housing in line with local needs.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Pointing fingers at Australia's petrol panic buyers' only fuels demand and hides who really is to blame

Blaming panic buyers tends to obscure what's really going on. During the lockdowns, bulk buying was framed as irrational, antisocial and immoral. Individual shoppers were blamed for creating disorder and chaos through panicked, frenetic behaviour.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Government unveils game-changing' payment law reforms to protect small businesses

The government is implementing strict measures to combat late payments to small businesses, aiming to protect them from financial harm.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

No fuel shortage in Britain, says minister, as Reeves prepares to set out economic response to Iran war UK politics live

The government is addressing soaring energy prices with potential measures, but lacks the funds for extensive support like last winter.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

More North Sea drilling will put UK at mercy of fossil fuel markets, ministers say

Expanding North Sea drilling risks further exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets, while the UK aims for energy sovereignty through clean power alternatives.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Reeves to set out principles on who might get energy bills support and who won't

Contingency planning is crucial as the government addresses the economic impact of the ongoing Iran war and energy security concerns.
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