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Rachel Reeves urged to raise taxes on companies profiting from Iran war

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Trail-hunting set to be banned in landmark crackdown

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I beat myself up over appointment of Mandelson as US ambassador, says Starmer

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

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

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Trump's ambassador to UK warns cancelling King's state visit would be a mistake'

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Trump calls UK warships toys' as he lashes out at Starmer's Iran war mistake'

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Rachel Reeves urged to raise taxes on companies profiting from Iran war

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Trail-hunting set to be banned in landmark crackdown

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I beat myself up over appointment of Mandelson as US ambassador, says Starmer

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

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Trump's ambassador to UK warns cancelling King's state visit would be a mistake'

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Tuchel ramps up pressure on Cole Palmer with place in World Cup squad on the line

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Trump's unpredictability' means UK can't rely on US in time of crisis, MPs warn

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

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

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MPs drop to their knees to beg for 230-mile London train link

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Sarah Ferguson stripped of freedom of the city of York over Epstein ties

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Tuchel ramps up pressure on Cole Palmer with place in World Cup squad on the line

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Trump's unpredictability' means UK can't rely on US in time of crisis, MPs warn

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

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

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MPs drop to their knees to beg for 230-mile London train link

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Sarah Ferguson stripped of freedom of the city of York over Epstein ties

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Ed Miliband's stock is rising because he's a rare commodity in Labour these days: a thinker | Gaby Hinsliff

Ed Miliband's influence in the Labour Party has increased significantly, positioning him as a key figure during a time of crisis.

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.

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Ed Miliband's stock is rising because he's a rare commodity in Labour these days: a thinker | Gaby Hinsliff

Ed Miliband's influence in the Labour Party has increased significantly, positioning him as a key figure during a time of crisis.

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.

Farage backs election candidate appearing to do Nazi salute in photo

Nigel Farage supports Corey Edwards despite a controversial photo resembling a Nazi salute, claiming it was an impression of a TV character.

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Liberal Democrats launch new maternity care pledge

The Liberal Democrats propose a one-to-one maternity care scheme to ensure every mother has continuous midwife support and 24/7 consultant obstetricians.

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Two hereditary peers allowed to keep ceremonial roles

Two hereditary peers will retain their ceremonial roles despite being removed from the House of Lords under government reforms.

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'Dedicated' former MP dies aged 92

He was a dedicated member of the British-Irish Assembly, including its co-chair. Dave was also a long-standing member of the Home Affairs Select Committee.

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Mandelson personal phone messages requested for files release

Lord Mandelson is to provide personal phone messages as part of document disclosure related to his sacking as UK ambassador to the US.

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UK government must urgently apologise for forced adoption, MPs say

The UK government must urgently apologize for its role in forced adoption practices affecting many victims.

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

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Farage and Lowe make up 46% of bets on next PM market - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

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.

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.

Farage and Lowe make up 46% of bets on next PM market - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Keir Starmer faces criticism over his leadership amid the Iran conflict, with betting odds suggesting a potential departure in 2026.

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.

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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How will we know Labour is really cleaning up party funding? When Reform and the Tories fight like hell to stop it | Polly Toynbee

Government actions on political funding reforms are positive but insufficient, with calls for stronger measures against foreign influence.

Farage says local elections are referendum on Starmer, as he launches campaign

May's local elections are viewed as a referendum on Sir Keir Starmer's leadership by Nigel Farage and Reform UK.

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.

The Guardian view on a recovering NHS: public confidence has risen, but not enough | Editorial

Public satisfaction with the NHS has increased for the first time since 2019, despite ongoing challenges.

Tories are convinced McSweeney's phone is the only one in London not to have been stolen | John Crace

The Conservatives and rightwing media portray London as dangerous, yet they dismiss the theft of a government phone as a scandal.

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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.

More than 13 million living in poverty, new figures show

The UK saw a rise in relative poverty, with 13.4 million people affected, including four million children, according to new government figures.

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Labour to axe 800 councillors and close 43 councils in sweeping shake-up - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Labour plans to cut 800 councillors and shut down 43 councils in England, restructuring local government by 2028.

Labour failing to live up to ambition to overhaul public services, analysis finds

Keir Starmer's public service reform is failing to decentralize power from Whitehall to local areas, according to the Institute for Government.

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Far-fetched to think McSweeney faked phone theft, says PM

The prime minister defends the theft of his phone, dismissing claims it was faked amid concerns over lost messages related to Lord Mandelson's appointment.

Listen to a grieving mother and have no doubts: water privatisation has been a lethal scandal | Clive Lewis

A meeting with families affected by water pollution highlighted the urgent need for public ownership of water services.

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Rachel Reeves urged to raise taxes on companies profiting from war on Iran

Taxing windfall profits from the US-Israel war on Iran is urged to support UK households facing cost of living crises.

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Starmer vows to tackle social media's addictive features' to protect children

Keir Starmer aims to address addictive social media features to protect children following a US court ruling against Meta and YouTube.

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

A jury found Google and Meta intentionally created addictive social media, prompting discussions on regulating access for children.

Starmer vows to tackle social media's addictive features' to protect children

Keir Starmer aims to address addictive social media features to protect children following a US court ruling against Meta and YouTube.

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

A jury found Google and Meta intentionally created addictive social media, prompting discussions on regulating access for children.

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.

UK prioritises British industry for national security - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The government prioritizes domestic contracts in critical sectors to enhance national security and economic resilience.

Speaker urged to make PM answer the question

The Prime Minister's failure to answer questions during PMQs is increasingly criticized by MPs and the public.

King's Speech to take place days after key May elections

King Charles III will deliver the King's Speech on 13 May to announce the government's legislative agenda following local elections.

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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UK government to 'explore' charging international museum visitors

The UK government supports reforms for Arts Council England, including potential admission fees for international visitors at national museums.

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.

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Church leaders criticise Christian owner of GB News over channel's climate attacks

Church leaders criticize Sir Paul Marshall for misleading statements on climate science and fossil fuel investments.

Crown court backlog hits record high amid major reforms

Crown courts in England and Wales face a record backlog of over 80,000 cases, significantly impacting victims and prompting calls for reform.

Labour vows to ban trail hunting as it opens public consultation

The UK government plans to ban trail hunting due to concerns it facilitates illegal foxhunting.

Starmer warned the British Army is 'only strong enough' to take a little 'town' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The British Army's capabilities have diminished significantly, limiting operations to small-scale actions amid calls for increased defense funding.

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.

Parties launch Holyrood campaigns against backdrop of voter indecision

Scottish political parties are campaigning for the Holyrood election, focusing on independence and contrasting their approaches to Nigel Farage's influence.

Ministers vow to spend record 8.4bn on road maintenance in England

Record £27bn investment plan for England's roads includes £8.4bn for maintenance and new projects, despite criticism over unnecessary road construction.

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.

Starmer finally allows SBS raids on Russian shadow fleet - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Britain's Special Boat Service will target Russian shadow fleet tankers following legal changes to enhance military operations against Moscow's funding of the war.

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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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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.

Orgreave inquiry formally under way into policing during miners' strike

The government has initiated an inquiry into the violent policing at Orgreave during the 1984-85 miners' strike and subsequent prosecutions.

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Swedish migration minister doesn't rule out meeting citizenship campaigners

Swedish Migration Minister Johan Forssell is aware of the Fair Transition campaign but has not committed to meeting with its representatives.

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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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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.

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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.

Iran has capability to strike UK, but no plans identified, says Healey - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Iran currently lacks plans to strike the UK, but its missile capabilities are increasing.

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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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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.

Farage leads Reform walkout during PMQs over migration row - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Nigel Farage and Reform UK MPs walked out during PMQs after a heated exchange over migration policy with Sir Keir Starmer.

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.

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.

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.

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.