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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

The Guardian view on defence spending: should the UK's security rest with Donald Trump? | Editorial

George Robertson criticizes Britain's complacency regarding defense spending and calls for a reevaluation of its global military role and commitments.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

The Guardian view on defence spending: should the UK's security rest with Donald Trump? | Editorial

George Robertson criticizes Britain's complacency regarding defense spending and calls for a reevaluation of its global military role and commitments.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Reeves arrives at IMF with little leeway to prove its UK downgrade wrong

The Iran war significantly impacts the UK economy, leading to a forecasted growth downgrade and rising inflation and unemployment rates.
London
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1 day ago

Tickets Alert: A chance to visit 10 Downing Street's back garden

The ballot for public tours of the private gardens at 10 Downing Street is now open until May 5, 2025.
#uk-economy
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
15 hours ago

UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says

The IMF forecasts the UK will experience the largest growth downgrade among advanced economies due to the Iran war and rising energy prices.
#uk-eu-relations
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
UK politics

Keir Starmer defends plan for closer alignment with EU rules

Keir Starmer supports closer alignment with EU rules for UK, emphasizing national interest amid global turmoil.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

PM embraces Brexit divisions as he seeks closer ties with Europe

Sir Keir Starmer aims for closer EU relations, negotiating alignment on standards and rules, provoking significant political debate on sovereignty and governance.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What is the new EU bill and could it give UK ministers Henry VIII-type powers?

A new bill in Britain will enable dynamic alignment with EU food and drink trade rules, allowing quick implementation without full parliamentary scrutiny.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Britain could adopt single market rules without MPs' vote as part of UK-EU reset

UK ministers plan to reshape EU relations with new legislation allowing dynamic alignment without full parliamentary votes.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

PM embraces Brexit divisions as he seeks closer ties with Europe

Sir Keir Starmer aims for closer EU relations, negotiating alignment on standards and rules, provoking significant political debate on sovereignty and governance.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 hours ago

Chancellor slams Trump's Iran war folly' as threat of recession looms

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 hours ago

Labour falls into fourth place behind Greens weeks before crunch local elections

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

There may be no NHS if Nigel Farage becomes prime minister, warns Wes Streeting

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the potential threat to the NHS from Reform UK policies.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Councils slammed as hundreds of employees found to earn more than the Prime Minister

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and local government salaries without paywalls.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

US is absolutely locked in' to Nato despite Trump's threats, Healey says

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the commitment of the US to NATO despite political criticisms.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 hours ago

Chancellor slams Trump's Iran war folly' as threat of recession looms

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 hours ago

Labour falls into fourth place behind Greens weeks before crunch local elections

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

Britain facing one of the largest shocks from energy crisis, warns IMF

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
1 day ago

There may be no NHS if Nigel Farage becomes prime minister, warns Wes Streeting

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the potential threat to the NHS from Reform UK policies.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Councils slammed as hundreds of employees found to earn more than the Prime Minister

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and local government salaries without paywalls.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

It shouldn't take a war for Britain to wake up to the need for food security | Tim Lang

The UK must prioritize food security and diversify food supply chains to mitigate vulnerabilities exposed by global crises.
#dollar-index
London
fromCN Traveller
16 hours ago

Downing Street's gardens are opening to the public for one day only - here's how to secure a ticket

Londoners enjoy their green spaces and participate in the annual London Open Gardens event showcasing hidden gardens.
#brexit
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Home Office starts crackdown on EU citizens' post-Brexit rights to live in UK

Post-Brexit residency rights for EU citizens will be removed if they are not continuously living in the UK, raising concerns over data accuracy.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Home Office starts crackdown on EU citizens' post-Brexit rights to live in UK

Post-Brexit residency rights for EU citizens will be removed if they are not continuously living in the UK, raising concerns over data accuracy.
#iran-conflict
World news
fromBusiness Matters
15 hours ago

HSBC warns Iran war is shaking global confidence as UK business leaders count the cost

The war in Iran is damaging global business confidence, increasing costs, and threatening inflation.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

PM warns against 'false comfort' of thinking Iran war will end quickly

Sir Keir Starmer emphasizes the need for cautious planning regarding the ongoing Iran conflict and the importance of a lawful basis for UK involvement.
World news
fromBusiness Matters
15 hours ago

HSBC warns Iran war is shaking global confidence as UK business leaders count the cost

The war in Iran is damaging global business confidence, increasing costs, and threatening inflation.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

PM warns against 'false comfort' of thinking Iran war will end quickly

Sir Keir Starmer emphasizes the need for cautious planning regarding the ongoing Iran conflict and the importance of a lawful basis for UK involvement.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Dual national Londoner stranded by new border rule

"I have a career, family and friends in the UK. My whole life is in the UK," she said, expressing her distress over the situation.
UK news
#strait-of-hormuz
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Starmer says UK will not support US blockade of Strait of Hormuz

UK will not support US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the need to reopen the vital waterway for global oil supplies.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Starmer says UK will not support US blockade of Strait of Hormuz

UK will not support US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the need to reopen the vital waterway for global oil supplies.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Bizarre' lack of urgency in putting UK on war footing, says defence review co-author

Criticism of Keir Starmer's military policy highlights a lack of urgency in Britain's defence planning.
#keir-starmer
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Starmer says he's fed up' with Trump and Putin's actions pushing up energy bills for Britons UK politics live

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump discussed restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire in the Middle East.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Starmer says he is fed up' with Trump and Putin's impact on UK energy costs

Keir Starmer criticizes Trump and Putin for their impact on British energy costs and condemns Israel's strikes on Lebanon.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Starmer says he's fed up' with Trump and Putin's actions pushing up energy bills for Britons UK politics live

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump discussed restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire in the Middle East.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Starmer says he is fed up' with Trump and Putin's impact on UK energy costs

Keir Starmer criticizes Trump and Putin for their impact on British energy costs and condemns Israel's strikes on Lebanon.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Son of British couple detained in Iran calls on Starmer to press for their release

If peace is genuinely part of the agenda, then that has to include the releasing of innocent people. I don't see how it can be peaceful and that's the case, said Lindsay's son, Joe Bennett.
World news
UK politics
fromnews.bitcoin.com
11 hours ago

UK Opposition Urges Watchdog to Probe Nigel Farage's Crypto Dealings

Liberal Democrats requested FCA to investigate Nigel Farage's cryptocurrency activities, citing potential market abuse and conflicts of interest.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

UK's armed forces are in a sad state and they have only themselves to blame

George Robertson criticizes Keir Starmer for complacency in defense investment amid growing security threats.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
13 hours ago

Jenrick demands emergency fuel VAT cut as pressure mounts on Reeves - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

People are suffering right across the country. Everyone is finding life challenging at the moment. A temporary VAT cut could reduce the cost of fuel by around 13p per litre for petrol and 16p for diesel.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
16 hours ago

UK conscription warning over Labour plan to extend call-up to over-65s - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Opponents of the idea claim that any expansion of eligibility for national service-style schemes to older age groups would represent a significant shift in defence policy and could raise practical and ethical questions about fitness, capability and operational effectiveness.
UK politics
fromBitcoin Magazine
16 hours ago

UK Lawmaker Calls For Probe Into Nigel Farage's Bitcoin Ties

Daisy Cooper urged the Financial Conduct Authority to investigate Nigel Farage over his involvement with bitcoin treasury firm Stack BTC, following a promotional video where Farage executed a £2 million bitcoin purchase on its behalf.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Farage makes 2m bitcoin purchase as he backs Kwarteng's cryptocurrency firm

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is actively engaging with the cryptocurrency sector, including significant bitcoin purchases and pledges to liberalize the market.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
23 hours ago

Chris Mason: How Lammy and Vance's unlikely friendship is being leveraged

David Lammy's relationship with US officials is leveraged for discussions on international conflicts despite ongoing tensions with Donald Trump.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Mahmood's migration changes will deliver fraction of claimed savings, data suggests

Shabana Mahmood's migration changes are expected to save just 600m, about 6% of the 10bn the home secretary claimed, according to the government's own data.
UK politics
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

UK could align with EU single market rules under new legislation

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and plans for UK legislation to align with EU rules without full parliamentary scrutiny.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Starmer warns Trump's war in Iran is proof UK must strengthen European alliance

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-the-ground reporting during critical events.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

UK could align with EU single market rules under new legislation

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and plans for UK legislation to align with EU rules without full parliamentary scrutiny.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Starmer warns Trump's war in Iran is proof UK must strengthen European alliance

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-the-ground reporting during critical events.
#uk-politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

The UK is now willing to undermine British institutions to protect Israel

His decision to step down was prompted by what he described as the political and media frenzy surrounding the ban on Israeli fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv from their team's match with Aston Villa in Birmingham. Days earlier, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood publicly stated that she had lost confidence in Guildford's leadership after sustained political and media pressure; it was the first time in two decades a home secretary has done so.
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US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

The UK is shirking its responsibility to ensure one of the most basic rights

Quality journalism requires funding to maintain ground reporting across critical issues, and WASH services are essential for reducing child mortality and preventing global conflicts.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week

The Home Office plans to close 11 asylum hotels as part of a broader initiative to end hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
#reform-uk
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Reform UK local election candidate was twice disciplined by Tories over racist comments'

Reform UK candidates face scrutiny over past offensive comments and conspiracy theories as council elections approach.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Reform UK local election candidate was twice disciplined by Tories over racist comments'

Reform UK candidates face scrutiny over past offensive comments and conspiracy theories as council elections approach.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Drip feed of Reform UK controversies puts party's policy drive in shade

Reform UK faces significant internal issues, including high attrition rates and controversial statements from candidates.
#uk-us-relations
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

US is no longer a reliable ally, former national security adviser warns Starmer

The UK should abandon the notion of a special relationship with the US, viewing it as a transactional relationship instead.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

US is no longer a reliable ally, former national security adviser warns Starmer

The UK should abandon the notion of a special relationship with the US, viewing it as a transactional relationship instead.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Conservatives vow to outlaw council four-day week

A Conservative government plans to ban council staff from a four-day workweek for full pay, citing value for money concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

NHS questions dominate election leaders' programme

Welsh NHS faces a crisis with high waiting lists and newly qualified paramedics urged to seek jobs abroad.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

UK boosts aid for overseas territories as poorest nations face cuts

The UK is increasing aid to British Overseas Territories while cutting aid to poorer nations, raising concerns about funding priorities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Antonia Romeo handed powerful mandate to deliver No 10's priorities

Antonia Romeo has been appointed to lead the civil service with a focus on innovation and excellence, while Darren Jones shifts to a less hands-on role.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks 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.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

PM urges Badenoch to sack shadow minister over Muslim comments

Nick Timothy's criticism of public Muslim prayers at Trafalgar Square sparked calls for his dismissal, with Sir Keir Starmer accusing the Conservative Party of having a problem with Muslims while Kemi Badenoch defended Timothy as defending British values.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

PM swerves questions on whether he spoke to Mandelson over Epstein friendship

Sir Keir Starmer avoided confirming whether he discussed Peter Mandelson's Epstein relationship before appointing him US ambassador, despite repeated questioning and documented warnings of reputational risk.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

People deserve the change to decide how UK aid is spent in a changing world

International aid cuts by multiple governments are causing severe hardship in vulnerable communities, prompting NGOs to reshape development approaches toward equal partnership models rather than top-down conditions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Minister defends PM's handling of Mandelson appointment

A senior minister defended Sir Keir Starmer's handling of Lord Mandelson's US ambassador appointment despite acknowledging government damage, citing reforms to power structures after accepting a mistake.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Ministers offer Tories more peers to end hereditary bill standoff

Ministers offer increased life peerages to Conservatives as compromise to pass legislation abolishing remaining hereditary peers from the House of Lords.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's no news just when we wanted some': Business leaders react to spring statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a low-key spring forecast offering minimal business relief, disappointing owners facing rising employment costs, business rates increases, and reduced consumer spending.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

There is 'little sign that the government's economic plan is working' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The government's economic plan shows deteriorating growth forecasts and rising unemployment, with energy price surges threatening interest rates and fiscal targets despite marginal improvements in fiscal headroom.
UK politics
fromNew York Daily News
3 years ago

Rishi Sunak officially becomes British prime minister

Rishi Sunak became Britain's prime minister at 42, youngest in 200+ years, first person of color and first Hindu, inheriting economic crisis and party turmoil.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Cabinet secretary frontrunner previously spoken to about management style

Dame Antonia Romeo was cleared of three allegations from a 2017 complaint but received direct feedback about aspects of her leadership style.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Wes Streeting allies hit out at stupid' briefings against him amid sacking rumours

Downing Street briefings are pressuring Health Secretary Wes Streeting amid right-wing infighting, while The Independent requests donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Shadow minister replacing Robert Jenrick says Tories let down' the country in government UK politics live

Robert Jenrick defected from the Conservative Party to Reform UK after being sacked and suspended, exposing internal Tory turmoil and public frustration.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Tories call for rethink of Parliament revamp

The Conservatives are calling for a proposed renovation of the Houses of Parliament to be paused and "refocused" over concerns about costs potentially running into the tens of billions. MPs have been presented with proposals to refurbish the ailing Palace of Westminster, including a plan that could cost almost 40bn and take 61 years to complete. The project team has warned delaying the restoration of the historic building, which costs 1.5m a week to maintain, would lead to "an expensive managed decline of the Palace".
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Nothing is off the table' in response to Trump tariff threats, Downing Street says

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ministers on lobbying blitz to avoid Labour rebellion over Send changes

Government plans to restrict EHCP eligibility to the most severe cases, prompting intense lobbying and concern that legal rights and inclusion will be undermined.
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