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MPs wary of move against Starmer while war is raging

Labour strategists predict a challenging outcome for the May 2026 local elections despite a recent election victory.

The toughest job facing the new head of Ofcom: tackling the blatantly partisan GB News | Polly Toynbee

Labour's identity strengthens as it confronts Trump, while the Ofcom chair selection reveals government attitudes towards online regulation.

MPs wary of move against Starmer while war is raging

Labour strategists predict a challenging outcome for the May 2026 local elections despite a recent election victory.

Labour to overhaul non-crime hate incident rules

The government will change how police in England and Wales record non-crime hate incidents to focus on relevant policing matters.

Why the benefit used by over 8 million people may not be fit for the future

Easterhouse's transformation sparked the creation of Universal Credit, which now supports over eight million people, but faces new challenges in the welfare system.

Keir Starmer gives resident doctors 48 hours to call off strike or lose training offer

Keir Starmer threatens to withdraw NHS training posts offer if doctors proceed with a six-day strike after Easter.

Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package

The Prime Minister has given the BMA 48 hours to cancel a doctor strike or lose 1,000 training places.

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PM gives BMA 48 hours to call-off strike or lose 1,000 training posts

The British Medical Association faces a 48-hour ultimatum to cancel a doctor strike or lose 1,000 training places.

Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package

The Prime Minister has given the BMA 48 hours to cancel a doctor strike or lose 1,000 training places.

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PM gives BMA 48 hours to call-off strike or lose 1,000 training posts

The British Medical Association faces a 48-hour ultimatum to cancel a doctor strike or lose 1,000 training places.

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched

Grooming gangs exploited young girls, with many perpetrators remaining unpunished despite some convictions.

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Millions of households now have easier' recycling rules

New waste and recycling rules in England aim to standardize collections and improve recycling efficiency.

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Starmer's immigration rhetoric follows familiar pattern of bold claims but few results, expert says

Keir Starmer's pledge to combat gangs profiting from small boat crossings mirrors past government failures in delivering on bold immigration promises.

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Could working from home be the answer to rising fuel prices?

Rising oil prices and petrol costs prompt discussions about voluntary work-from-home measures.

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Starmer calls doctors' pay deal rejection reckless' and sets 48-hour strike deadline

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and healthcare strikes.

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Reeves urged to follow European countries and take action amid rising fuel prices

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.

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Martin Lewis issues urgent advice to millions affected by car finance scandal

Starmer made Hillsborough families a promise, now we fear he won't keep his word'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and accountability in public office, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.

Starmer to meet energy and finances bosses in bid to stop household bills spiralling

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support reporting efforts.

Yusuf brands Reform candidate's Nazi salute abhorrent' but stands by vetting process

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.

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Starmer calls doctors' pay deal rejection reckless' and sets 48-hour strike deadline

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and healthcare strikes.

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Reeves urged to follow European countries and take action amid rising fuel prices

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.

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Martin Lewis issues urgent advice to millions affected by car finance scandal

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of donations to support unbiased reporting without paywalls.

Starmer made Hillsborough families a promise, now we fear he won't keep his word'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and accountability in public office, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.

Starmer to meet energy and finances bosses in bid to stop household bills spiralling

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support reporting efforts.

Yusuf brands Reform candidate's Nazi salute abhorrent' but stands by vetting process

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.

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Reeves is oblivious' to the Iran war cost of living crisis, blasts Kemi Badenoch

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.

Lawyer sacked for nonce' slur claims unfair dismissal due to brain injury

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

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Reform defector loses High Court bid for access to Tory HQ and panic room'

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Tottenham closing in on Roberto De Zerbi appointment with talks at advanced stage

Starmer kicks off crucial local election campaign with vow to fight for our values'

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-the-ground reporting during critical moments in US history.

Tuchel names the four centre-backs ahead of Maguire in England pecking order

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.

Reeves is oblivious' to the Iran war cost of living crisis, blasts Kemi Badenoch

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.

Lawyer sacked for nonce' slur claims unfair dismissal due to brain injury

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

Reform defector loses High Court bid for access to Tory HQ and panic room'

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.

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Tottenham closing in on Roberto De Zerbi appointment with talks at advanced stage

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.

Starmer kicks off crucial local election campaign with vow to fight for our values'

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-the-ground reporting during critical moments in US history.

Tuchel names the four centre-backs ahead of Maguire in England pecking order

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.

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Starmer to say Iran war means Labour's values needed more than ever at local elections campaign launch UK politics live

Keir Starmer is addressing the economic impact of the Iran war while launching Labour's local elections campaign amid poor projections for the party.

Keir Starmer to launch local elections campaign with focus on cost of living

A vote for Reform UK risks Labour's progress on cost of living and Britain's values in a volatile world.

Starmer to say Iran war means Labour's values needed more than ever at local elections campaign launch UK politics live

Keir Starmer is addressing the economic impact of the Iran war while launching Labour's local elections campaign amid poor projections for the party.

Keir Starmer to launch local elections campaign with focus on cost of living

A vote for Reform UK risks Labour's progress on cost of living and Britain's values in a volatile world.

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Two-thirds' of domestic abuse survivors rejected from refuges due to shortages

Domestic abuse services in the UK face a crisis, with over 65% of refuge referrals rejected due to capacity issues.

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Why is Labour so unpopular? Just look at the dithering over kids' screen time | Zoe Williams

Government's handling of children's screen time and social media is a significant issue affecting political popularity.

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Water companies accused of more than 3,000 environmental rule breaches

The Environment Agency identified over 3,000 environmental breaches by water companies after conducting more than 10,000 inspections in the past year.

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British troops will not join any ground invasion of Iran, Starmer says

The UK will not deploy troops in Iran amid escalating US conflict, focusing on defensive actions instead.

Middle East conflict could drive up homelessness, housing minister warns

Rising oil prices due to the Iran conflict may increase homelessness and cost of living in the UK.

British troops will not join any ground invasion of Iran, Starmer says

The UK will not deploy troops in Iran amid escalating US conflict, focusing on defensive actions instead.

Middle East conflict could drive up homelessness, housing minister warns

Rising oil prices due to the Iran conflict may increase homelessness and cost of living in the UK.

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Over-60s now own 55% of all property in the UK

Younger generations are increasingly unable to enter the housing market, with baby boomers owning the majority of the country's housing wealth.

PM launches Labour's local election campaign with focus on cost of living

Sir Keir Starmer emphasizes Labour's commitment to reducing the cost of living amid global conflicts affecting household bills.

Motorists hit by 23-year record over cost of diesel as Starmer prepares for talks

Petrol stations in the UK are well-stocked, and the government is planning for all eventualities regarding fuel supply.

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May elections come at time of war on two fronts, Starmer says

Keir Starmer emphasizes Labour's commitment to address the cost of living crisis amid challenging local elections and international conflicts.

Less than one per cent of phone theft cases lead to a criminal charge, figures show

Fewer than 1% of mobile phone thefts lead to charges, with 95% of cases closed by the Met Police without identifying a suspect.

Remove VAT from energy bills for three years, Tories urge

The Conservatives propose removing VAT from energy bills for three years to alleviate living costs amid rising energy prices due to the Middle East conflict.

Starmer promises 'energy bills will come down' by around 100 in April - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Energy costs are expected to decrease, providing relief to households amid rising living expenses.

Remove VAT from energy bills for three years, Tories urge

The Conservatives propose removing VAT from energy bills for three years to alleviate living costs amid rising energy prices due to the Middle East conflict.

Starmer promises 'energy bills will come down' by around 100 in April - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Energy costs are expected to decrease, providing relief to households amid rising living expenses.

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How many sweeteners does JP Morgan need to build an office in Canary Wharf? | Nils Pratley

JP Morgan's planned headquarters in Canary Wharf is contingent on receiving significant business rates discounts from the UK government.

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Travelodge sexual assault victim shocked' boss cancelled meeting with MPs

The CEO of Travelodge faced criticism for canceling a meeting with MPs regarding a sexual assault incident at the hotel.

Sexual assault survivor calls failure of Travelodge boss to meet MPs shocking'

Hotel chain's CEO canceled a meeting with MPs regarding a sexual assault case, raising concerns about safety and accountability.

Travelodge sexual assault victim shocked' boss cancelled meeting with MPs

The CEO of Travelodge faced criticism for canceling a meeting with MPs regarding a sexual assault incident at the hotel.

Sexual assault survivor calls failure of Travelodge boss to meet MPs shocking'

Hotel chain's CEO canceled a meeting with MPs regarding a sexual assault case, raising concerns about safety and accountability.

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BBC accused of making propaganda' films for Saudi sovereign wealth fund

The BBC faces criticism for producing content funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, raising concerns about its reputation and integrity.

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Starmer must be honest about fuel shortages, inflation, the pound and gilt risks - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK faces potential fuel shortages and inflation risks due to reliance on imported energy and geopolitical tensions.

War in Iran erodes the chancellor's headroom and exposes our fragility | Heather Stewart

The war in the Middle East has led to rising gilt yields, jeopardizing the UK's fiscal headroom and increasing borrowing costs.

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Starmer must be honest about fuel shortages, inflation, the pound and gilt risks - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK faces potential fuel shortages and inflation risks due to reliance on imported energy and geopolitical tensions.

War in Iran erodes the chancellor's headroom and exposes our fragility | Heather Stewart

The war in the Middle East has led to rising gilt yields, jeopardizing the UK's fiscal headroom and increasing borrowing costs.

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Nigel Farage defends Reform UK member's George Michael 'joke'

Nigel Farage defended Malcolm Offord's offensive joke about George Michael's boyfriend, arguing that humor should not lead to public ostracism.

Offord says he is fit to be first minister after homophobic joke

Malcolm Offord defends past controversial joke, claims it was a mistake, and emphasizes his fitness for the role of first minister.

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Nigel Farage defends Reform UK member's George Michael 'joke'

Nigel Farage defended Malcolm Offord's offensive joke about George Michael's boyfriend, arguing that humor should not lead to public ostracism.

Offord says he is fit to be first minister after homophobic joke

Malcolm Offord defends past controversial joke, claims it was a mistake, and emphasizes his fitness for the role of first minister.

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UK's big, risky AI bet podcast

The UK has invested heavily in AI, but many projects are delayed and spending commitments are unclear.

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Reeves under pressure to scrap fuel duty rise as Europe shields motorists - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to reconsider a planned fuel duty increase amid rising oil prices and calls for government intervention.

The oil price crisis has reached a critical point significantly impacting small businesses and drivers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

FairFuelUK and its 1.8 million supporters urge the Government at the very least to commit to maintaining a freeze on fuel duty for the entire duration of this Parliament.

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UK faces cost-of-living crisis as Iran war drives food and fuel prices higher - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Household costs in Britain are set to rise sharply due to increased fuel, energy, and food prices amid the ongoing conflict in Iran.

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Spirit of Caerphilly by-election could propel Plaid into government, says leader

"Labour's time is up. This now is a straight choice between Plaid Cymru and Reform, between hope and division, between credibility and chaos."

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Tories launch Welsh election campaign promising lower taxes

Welsh Conservatives promise lower taxes and job creation in their Senedd election campaign.

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Families hardest hit by energy crisis could be given funds dispensed by local councils

UK ministers are considering financial support for families affected by rising energy costs due to the Middle East conflict.

Defection MP rightly locked out of office - court

Andrew Rosindell lost a High Court bid to regain access to his constituency office after defecting from the Conservatives to Reform UK.

Welsh Labour pledges income tax freeze at manifesto launch

Eluned Morgan pledges to freeze income tax rates in Wales to address the cost of living crisis.

Wow, people were so angry at Labour!' Green MP Hannah Spencer on politics, plumbing, smears and snobbery

Hannah Spencer's victory in Gorton and Denton marks a significant shift in political dynamics, with a 26% swing from Labour to the Greens.

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British Steel on track to be fully nationalised within weeks

British Steel operates the last two remaining blast furnaces in the UK but it is still economically controlled by the Chinese company, which bought it out of insolvency in early 2020.

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Scott Mills fired from BBC and Radio 2 over 'personal conduct'

Scott Mills has been fired from the BBC following an allegation regarding his personal conduct.

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Kemi Badenoch launches Get Britain Drilling' campaign amid global oil price surge

Kemi Badenoch is launching a campaign to increase UK oil and gas production to address rising energy costs amid global tensions.

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Badenoch criticised for peddling dangerous fantasy' about North Sea oil drilling

Kemi Badenoch's push for new North Sea oil and gas licenses is criticized as ineffective for reducing energy prices.

Kemi Badenoch launches Get Britain Drilling' campaign amid global oil price surge

Kemi Badenoch is launching a campaign to increase UK oil and gas production to address rising energy costs amid global tensions.

Badenoch criticised for peddling dangerous fantasy' about North Sea oil drilling

Kemi Badenoch's push for new North Sea oil and gas licenses is criticized as ineffective for reducing energy prices.

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Thousands of Afghans put at risk by MoD data breach still stranded months on

The Independent emphasizes the urgency of evacuating Afghans at risk due to a data leak, highlighting the slow response of the UK government.

Reform insiders fear links to extreme figures such as Andrew Tate will scare off voters

Reform insiders are distancing the party from controversial figures like Andrew Tate to improve appeal to mainstream voters.

Keir Starmer says UK will have to act' to curb addictive features of social media

Keir Starmer supports banning addictive social media features to protect young users from harmful algorithms.

Igor Tudor leaves Tottenham after seven games

Igor Tudor has left Tottenham after 44 days due to poor performance and the threat of relegation.

Cut taxes on energy bills before giving bailouts, Badenoch says

Kemi Badenoch advocates for tax cuts on energy bills instead of direct payments to households amid rising energy costs.

'I was naive,' says minister who quit over Labour Together claims

Josh Simons expressed regret over his actions related to a controversial report commissioned by Labour Together.

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Is YOUR hometown a solar panel hotspot? Use our map to find out

Labour's push for solar panels faces criticism for being impractical and costly amid rising household bills.

Rachel Reeves to tell G7 accelerating shift to clean energy is best defence against energy price shocks

G7 nations must accelerate clean energy transition to protect economies from oil and gas price shocks.

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'Irresponsible' to cut inheritance tax, say Soc Dems, as Sinn Fein stay silent its call for hike

Reducing inheritance tax is deemed irresponsible by Social Democrats due to reliance on corporation tax receipts.

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'Irresponsible' to cut inheritance tax, say Soc Dems, as Sinn Fein stay silent on its call for hike

Reducing taxes is deemed irresponsible by Social Democrats due to reliance on corporation tax receipts.

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'Irresponsible' to cut inheritance tax, say Soc Dems, as Sinn Fein stay silent on its call for hike

Reducing taxes is deemed irresponsible by Social Democrats due to reliance on corporation tax receipts.

Maldives tells the UK it will not recognise' Chagos Islands deal

The Maldives will not recognize the UK-Mauritius deal over the Chagos Islands, threatening legal action to assert its own sovereignty.

Reform UK's pro-family' policies are an exclusionary sham, minister says

Reform UK's family policies exclude non-traditional families, according to early years minister Olivia Bailey, who advocates for inclusive family support.

Photo used to advertise Scottish travel removed after it appears to show bus in China

The Scottish government withdrew an advert after it used incorrect images of a nature reserve in China instead of the Scottish Highlands.

We're quietly chirpy': some Tories glimpse ray of hope, but others see abyss at May elections

The Conservative party faces significant electoral challenges despite some optimism among its members, particularly in upcoming local elections.

Hundreds of North Sea licences granted by Conservatives have so far produced only 36 days worth of gas'

New North Sea oil and gas projects have produced only 36 days' worth of gas despite hundreds of licenses granted since 2010.

Our assumptions are broken': how fraudulent church data revealed AI's threat to polling

Fraudulent data in surveys undermines confidence in church attendance reports in Britain, highlighting issues with AI-generated misinformation.

Quotations quiz: can you spot what's Shakespeare, Cantona or chatbot?

Matt Goodwin's book 'Suicide of a Nation' faces criticism for allegedly using ChatGPT to generate inaccurate quotes.

Ipswich Town chairman issues apology to fans after Farage visit backlash

Mark Ashton apologized to Ipswich Town fans after Nigel Farage's visit caused backlash and hurt within the community.

Angela Rayner to launch new podcast as she seeks return to frontline politics

Angela Rayner is launching a podcast called Beyond the Bubble to broaden her appeal ahead of a potential Labour leadership contest.

Council tax rises for April confirmed as some areas face 9% increase

Council tax rates in England are increasing, with the majority of councils raising rates by 4.99% and some exceeding that limit.