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fromTheregister
1 hour ago

UK seeks fresh perspectives to shape radio-jamming laws

The UK government is preparing legislation to ban radiofrequency jammers due to their use in various criminal activities and threats to public safety.
#pam-bondi
fromJezebel
1 day ago
US politics

Pam Bondi Claims That Because She Was Fired, She No Longer Has to Testify on Epstein

fromTruthout
1 day ago
US politics

Bondi House Testimony Likely Delayed as DOJ Claims Subpoena No Longer Applies

US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

Democrats in US slam Pam Bondi for refusing to appear for Epstein hearing

Lawmakers insist Pam Bondi must testify regarding Epstein files despite her claims of no longer being attorney general.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 day ago

Pam Bondi Claims That Because She Was Fired, She No Longer Has to Testify on Epstein

Pam Bondi, former Attorney General, is avoiding a subpoena regarding the Epstein investigation after being fired by President Trump.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Bondi House Testimony Likely Delayed as DOJ Claims Subpoena No Longer Applies

Pam Bondi will not testify before the House Oversight Committee due to her recent firing as Attorney General.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Pam Bondi will not appear at scheduled House hearing on Epstein files, DoJ says

Pam Bondi will not attend a scheduled deposition regarding the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein investigation.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
13 hours ago

'We should not be at the mercy of events abroad' - Starmer

The UK must enhance resilience against global shocks to protect families from fluctuating costs driven by international events.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Sadiq Khan demands stronger action on social media outrage economy'

Sadiq Khan demands stronger government action against social media companies spreading disinformation about London's crime and integration issues.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Crime victims and bereaved families given more time to challenge lenient sentences

Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman expressed her delight at the government's decision, stating that the change is long overdue and acknowledges the years of campaigning led by bereaved families like Tracey Hanson, who sought justice following the tragic death of her son Josh.
Law
#corruption
#journalism
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
Media industry

Why do we cover inquests when it can pain families? The objections to this are understandable, but often misplaced

UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 hours ago

Reform voters least likely to see social media posts from friends and family

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Tories vow to end nonsense' of four-day working week for council staff

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the impact of donations on reporting critical issues.
Media industry
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Why do we cover inquests when it can pain families? The objections to this are understandable, but often misplaced

Journalists face the challenging task of reporting on inquests, often intruding on grieving families, yet this can lead to powerful stories.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 hours ago

Reform voters least likely to see social media posts from friends and family

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Tories vow to end nonsense' of four-day working week for council staff

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the impact of donations on reporting critical issues.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Local elections profile: Greenwich

Greenwich is a historic borough in south-east London known for its naval connections, green spaces, and diverse population.
Washington DC
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Hill staffers brace for their boss's 'TMZ moment'

Lawmakers are being photographed in leisure activities while government funding remains unresolved, prompting criticism and discussions among staffers about public perception.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Bill Gates will testify in the Epstein probe; Pam Bondi testimony postponed

Bill Gates will testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein's investigation, denying knowledge of Epstein's crimes.
fromJezebel
2 days ago

It Might Be Congressional Expulsion Season, on Both Sides of the Aisle

Gonzales has been in hot water on Capitol Hill for a while, after repeatedly denying and then admitting he was lying about an affair with a married staffer who later committed suicide in exceedingly grisly and tragic fashion.
SF politics
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Landlords evicting tenants before law to prevent practice comes into force in England

Landlords are evicting tenants before new laws ban no-fault evictions, with reports of increased evictions noted by renters' unions.
#immigration
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago
UK news

Mother warns UK faces 'more rapes and murders' unless small boats are stopped - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Siobhan Whyte warns that current immigration policies increase risks of violence against British women following her daughter's murder by an asylum seeker.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
UK politics

Ministers working with Labour backbenchers to temper Mahmood immigration plans

Ministers are seeking exemptions to Shabana Mahmood's immigration changes, which would extend the wait for settled status from five to ten years.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Mother warns UK faces 'more rapes and murders' unless small boats are stopped - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Siobhan Whyte warns that current immigration policies increase risks of violence against British women following her daughter's murder by an asylum seeker.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Ministers working with Labour backbenchers to temper Mahmood immigration plans

Ministers are seeking exemptions to Shabana Mahmood's immigration changes, which would extend the wait for settled status from five to ten years.
#london-elections
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
#reproductive-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Call for crime victims' compensation cap to be lifted

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the need for support to continue reporting on important stories.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Tories accuse Starmer of being all mouth no trousers' on defence spending

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Call for crime victims' compensation cap to be lifted

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the need for support to continue reporting on important stories.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Tories accuse Starmer of being all mouth no trousers' on defence spending

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

Peter Mandelson to be asked to hand over messages on personal phone

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day 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.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Bill Gates to testify before House Oversight in Epstein probe

Gates plans to answer committee questions regarding his past relationship with Epstein, which he later deemed a mistake.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ministers unveil right to try' plan to help disabled people find work

The government allows disabled individuals to try work without losing benefits, but campaigners say more is needed to address workplace challenges.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

House Republican GOES OFF on Her Colleagues: Immoral Freaks!'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna criticized immoral behavior in Congress, calling for a complete overhaul and expressing disgust over specific representatives' alleged misconduct.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Commonwealth leaders vow to keep seeking reparations after Reform UK plan to halt visas

Commonwealth politicians will persist in seeking reparations despite UK political opposition, which risks isolating Britain internationally.
#nigel-farage
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
UK politics

As Farage sacks an acolyte for his shameful' words, how far is too far for the high priest of toxic politics? | Martha Gill

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

As Farage sacks an acolyte for his shameful' words, how far is too far for the high priest of toxic politics? | Martha Gill

Nigel Farage navigates shifting boundaries of decency in British politics, struggling with controversial statements and actions while redefining his party's stance on various issues.
#politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
UK politics

When I get abused just for dancing, it shows how far hatred of politicians has gone | Stella Creasy

Joy in politics is increasingly met with hostility, reflecting a troubling trend of character assassination against those who express themselves.
fromIndependent
4 days ago
UK politics

Fionnan Sheahan: The Dail reform dorks are coming after your TD - beware of geeks bearing grift

Capping the number of TDs may undermine essential elements of the political system.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

When I get abused just for dancing, it shows how far hatred of politicians has gone | Stella Creasy

Joy in politics is increasingly met with hostility, reflecting a troubling trend of character assassination against those who express themselves.
UK politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Fionnan Sheahan: The Dail reform dorks are coming after your TD - beware of geeks bearing grift

Capping the number of TDs may undermine essential elements of the political system.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs

A new national democracy protection unit is established to support police in addressing rising threats and abuse against MPs.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Outspoken Labour MP suspended by party

Karl Turner, a Labour MP, has been suspended from the parliamentary party for uncollegiate comments, not for criticizing government policy.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

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.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

MPs threaten fresh inquiry into carers allowance scandal amid redress delays

MPs are considering a new inquiry into the DWP's handling of the carers allowance scandal due to ongoing issues with overpayment bills.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

House of Lords has signed its own death warrant' by stalling assisted dying bill, says MP

MP Kim Leadbeater stated that the House of Lords signed its own death warrant over its stalling of the UK assisted dying bill, expressing frustration over the numerous amendments added that threaten its passage.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Ban corporate donations to UK political parties to protect elections, says thinktank

A thinktank warns that proposed UK election funding reforms inadequately address foreign interference through corporate donations and recommends banning corporate donations outright.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tech companies' access to UK ministers dwarfs that of child safety groups

Major US tech companies held hundreds of ministerial meetings over two years, gaining far greater government access than child-safety and copyright campaigners.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Lee Anderson filmed paid-for Cameo videos at parliament in possible rules breach

Reform UK MP Lee Anderson used his parliamentary office to record paid Cameo videos, potentially breaching Westminster commercial use rules after a previous warning about promotional filming.
UK politics
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Horizon redress still a mess, MPs say

Over a year after warnings, Post Office Horizon scandal compensation schemes remain slow and bureaucratic, leaving thousands of sub-postmasters waiting for payouts despite £1.4 billion already distributed.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Ethics adviser rejects Tory call for inquiry into PM over Mandelson appointment

The prime minister's ethics adviser found no grounds to investigate Sir Keir Starmer over Lord Mandelson's US ambassador appointment, determining proper procedures were followed.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Watchdog says he 'can't trust ministers' with Sturgeon inquiry files

Scotland's information commissioner threatens legal action against the Scottish government for repeatedly failing to release documents about Nicola Sturgeon ethics investigation and missing freedom of information deadlines.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

It's too late don't delete anything': Inside a government inquiry

The Independent provides free, accessible journalism across major issues including reproductive rights, climate change, and tech accountability, funded by reader donations rather than paywalls.
#peter-mandelson
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Mandelson due diligence report raised serious questions', minister admits UK politics live

A minister confirmed that Keir Starmer received a due diligence report raising serious concerns about Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him US ambassador, and Starmer claims he was misled by Mandelson's reassurances.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Starmer to give Mandelson dossier to police and leglislate to strip his peerage

Keir Starmer will give police a dossier on Peter Mandelson and seek legislation to strip his peerage over alleged market-sensitive 2008 leaks to Jeffrey Epstein.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

UK police to review misconduct claims after Mandelson's leaks to Epstein

Peter Mandelson allegedly shared confidential UK government plans with Jeffrey Epstein, prompting Metropolitan Police review and calls for his removal from the House of Lords.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Mandelson due diligence report raised serious questions', minister admits UK politics live

A minister confirmed that Keir Starmer received a due diligence report raising serious concerns about Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him US ambassador, and Starmer claims he was misled by Mandelson's reassurances.
#uk-politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Starmer's judgement under fresh scrutiny as another peer he appointed is suspended

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces scrutiny over three recent House of Lords appointments involving allegations of inappropriate behavior, false credentials, and connections to criminal activity.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Starmer's judgement under fresh scrutiny as another peer he appointed is suspended

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces scrutiny over three recent House of Lords appointments involving allegations of inappropriate behavior, false credentials, and connections to criminal activity.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Inquiry into student loans launched by MPs

MPs are launching an inquiry into student loans due to widespread dissatisfaction over repayment terms, particularly regarding the frozen threshold for Plan 2 loans in England.
#parliamentary-transparency
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on secrecy in parliament: hiding the names of MPs' staff would undermine democracy | Editorial

The House of Commons standards committee's recommendation to remove MPs' staff names from the register represents a harmful retreat from transparency and public accountability during a period of fragile institutional trust.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Transparency fears over plan to redact 2,000 staff names on Commons register

MPs plan to redact 2,000 parliamentary staff names from a decades-old register, reducing transparency on lobbying activities despite safety concerns being the stated rationale.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on secrecy in parliament: hiding the names of MPs' staff would undermine democracy | Editorial

The House of Commons standards committee's recommendation to remove MPs' staff names from the register represents a harmful retreat from transparency and public accountability during a period of fragile institutional trust.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Tory peer quits after Lords probe into PPE deals

Conservative peer Lord Chadlington quits the House of Lords after investigation finds he breached conduct rules by helping a company subsidiary secure PPE contracts during the pandemic.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Parliament should leave the London bubble and the Palace of Westminster be repurposed | Letters

Parliament should permanently relocate from London to a geographically central location like Derby, reducing costs, improving accessibility, and generating revenue through heritage tourism of renovated historic buildings.
#metropolitan-police
#lobbying
#jeffrey-epstein
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Trial hears ex-MP is person of 'highest integrity'

Shahid Malik, a former MP, denies fraud, money laundering and public nuisance charges linked to RT Diagnostics and will not give evidence at his trial.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Vetting process for Mandelson needed more awkward questions, expert says

Peter Ricketts said there had to be more awkward questions asked of a person such as Peter Mandelson than the system allows, given all the baggage of his three decades in politics and business. For that person there must surely be an even more thorough process including detailed interviews with those who have known him/her well in their previous life. That will take time, Lord Ricketts said.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

MP asks High Court to block watchdog investigation

substantive claim to judicial review alleges procedural unfairness in the processes of ICGS, as well as perversity and illegality
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

MPs approve release of Mandelson-Epstein files as police issue warning live

Chris Ward said: Release of information will be done, either through the Cabinet Secretary working with independent lawyers, or if the material is deemed to be potentially conflicting with national security or foreign relations, it will be handed to the ISC, who are independent. They can make the decision. He added: There will not be political involvement for ministers. There will not be political involvement from Number 10 in this process this is the cabinet secretary and the ISC working with lawyers on it.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

PM says peer did not give 'full account' over links to sex offender

Sir Keir Starmer defended awarding a peerage to former communications chief while removing him from Labour's parliamentary party over links to a convicted sex offender.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Top government figures to hand over private messages with Mandelson

Senior figures in Sir Keir Starmer's government are preparing to hand over tranches of their electronic communications with Lord Mandelson ahead of the release of evidence about his appointment as US ambassador. The deepening scandal prompted an apology on Wednesday from Sir Keir to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein for believing Lord Mandelson's "lies" and appointing him when the peer's friendship with the paedophile was already public knowledge.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Mandelson facing police probe over Epstein emails as he quits House of Lords

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. 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.
UK politics
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Starmer tells Andrew he 'should be prepared' to testify before US Congress over Epstein links - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Prince Andrew should be prepared to testify before the US Congress after new Jeffrey Epstein documents include photographs showing him with an unidentified young woman.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We owe it to Epstein's victims and to British democracy to demand historic change | Gordon Brown

Wealthy, powerful men used impunity to sexually traffic women and girls, causing deep victim trauma and eroding public trust in politics.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Mandelson disclosures: What is a humble address and why are the Tories using one?

Kemi Badenoch is using a humble address to force release of Cabinet Office due diligence and emails relating to Peter Mandelson's ambassadorial appointment.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Senior government figures forced to hand over private messages with Mandelson

Senior government figures must hand over communications with Peter Mandelson while the government publishes his vetting documents and Parliament's ISC assesses national-security redactions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Starmer warns very significant volume of material' needs reviewing before Mandelson documents released UK politics live

Senior government appointments suffered systemic vetting and procedural failures, including lack of public hearings and undisclosed links that affected Mandelson’s US ambassador appointment.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Minister refuses to say if Mandelson should be kicked out of Labour over Epstein

A government minister will not rule out restoring the Labour whip to Peter Mandelson amid claims his husband received money from Jeffrey Epstein, pending investigation.
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