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fromwww.independent.co.uk

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Tories accuse Labour of decriminalising crimes' as plans to reduce sentencing announced UK politics live

2 weeks ago

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First migrants detained under UK-France returns deal, Starmer confirms

UK politics

Tories accuse Labour of decriminalising crimes' as plans to reduce sentencing announced UK politics live

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Smugglers to be named in sanctions on small boat gangs

The financial action is aimed at tackling illegal immigration to the UK and is central to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's plan to disrupt the English Channel crossings by "smashing the gangs" that are organising them.

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UK's asylum hotel bill down 30%, government says

UK politics

Starmer had a chance to thwart the smuggling gangs with one in, one out', he has bottled it | Diane Taylor

UK news

UK's asylum hotel bill down 30%, government says

UK politics

Starmer had a chance to thwart the smuggling gangs with one in, one out', he has bottled it | Diane Taylor

UK to start processing Syrian asylum claims again

UK to resume processing Syrian asylum claims after a seven-month pause caused by the political situation.

Politicians are retreating from net zero because they think the public doesn't care. But they're wrong | Rebecca Willis

Public support for ambitious climate action is significantly underestimated by politicians across parties.

Former UK civil service chief calls Xi Jinping a dictator' over plans to reunify Taiwan

Xi Jinping is labeled a dictator; UK and Europe must increase defense spending urgently.

Over half of English councils face insolvency under 5bn deficit, MPs warn

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, the PAC's chair, stated that the government's inaction suggests it is comfortable with the current state of local authority finances, perceiving issues as normalized.

London politics

fromwww.npr.org

Britain gets a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Russia, and to Trump

The threat we face is more serious, more immediate and more unpredictable than at any time since the Cold War, Keir Starmer emphasized.

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Cannabis

fromBusiness Matters

The UK's Cannabis Paradox: Leading Global Exports Amid Domestic Restrictions

UK is the largest producer and exporter of medical cannabis yet access remains limited for domestic users.

UK politics

First minister calls for end to two-child benefit cap

Eluned Morgan urges the UK government to remove the two-child benefit cap to address rising child poverty in Wales.

UK politics

Will Netanyahu bow to pressure from his allies? podcast

The UK's position on Israel's actions has shifted, emphasizing extremism and urging for pressure through arms, trade, and recognition of Palestine.

Badenoch says more children, not immigration, will help with ageing population

Kemi Badenoch advocates for increased birth rates over immigration to address the challenges of an ageing population.

UK politics

fromwww.independent.co.uk

The Guardian view on Labour and net zero politics: lean in and ignore bad advice | Editorial

The UK's Climate Change Committee warns that flooding is an immediate threat requiring urgent attention, amidst political distractions from impactful climate discussions.

UK news