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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

A year in power - BBC correspondents assess how Labour are doing

The government says its number one mission is to put more money in pockets, which means growth. Over the last 15 years, the UK has expanded at a fraction of its previous rate.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Caribbean slavery reparations group takes fight to Westminster and Brussels

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Afrikan Reparations hosted an independent delegation of Caribbean researchers and activists lobbying for reparations in Westminster.
Social justice
#rachel-reeves
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

UK government bond markets rally after Starmer backs Reeves

The yield on British government bonds, known as gilts, fell by about 0.1 percentage points on Thursday morning to trade close to 4.5%, reversing a sharp rise on Wednesday sparked by feverish speculation over Reeves's future.
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fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Donal Fallon: How Margaret Thatcher and her knitted jumper helped nip the first attempt at Brexit in the bud, 50 years ago

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Donal Fallon: How Margaret Thatcher and her knitted jumper helped nip the first attempt at Brexit in the bud, 50 years ago

fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

U.K. Prime Minister pushes to ban trans people from single-sex bathrooms, sports, and beyond

"We've accepted the ruling, welcomed the ruling, and everything else flows from that, as far as I'm concerned," Starmer said.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

As a visibly physically disabled MP, my view on the welfare bill is clear: we need a reset and fast | Marie Tidball

‘I vowed then that I would do all I could to use my skills and experiences of 20 years working in disability law and policy to deliver a country that treats disabled people with dignity and respect.’
Social justice
fromConsequence
1 week ago

UK Police Are "Assessing" Kneecap's and Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Performances

During their set, Kneecap led the crowd in chants of "Fuck [UK Prime Minister] Keir Starmer" and "Free, free Palestine." They also told the crowd to "start a riot outside the courts" during band member Mo Chara's upcoming hearings.
London music
#womens-rights
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Claims UK has two-tier justice system are disgusting, says Hermer

What some people were seeking to do, bringing up 'two-tier', was to make a comparison with the way that people were being treated for trying to kill police officers - and I want to reiterate that, kill police officers - with the response to protests on the streets of London.
UK politics
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 week ago

'An unwelcome shock': Concern at Dartford Crossing charge increase

This 40 percent rise will come as an unwelcome shock to constituents, especially those who rely on the crossing for work or family commitments.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Tory peer Liam Booth-Smith takes job at AI firm he encountered at No 10

The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments emphasized the risks associated with former officials moving to the private sector, stressing the need for strict adherence to lobbying restrictions.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Farage proposes 250k tax break for non-doms, triggering backlash over 'billionaire loophole'

The proposed 'Britannia Card' allows wealthy non-domiciled individuals to avoid UK tax on foreign earnings for a one-off fee of £250,000 every 10 years.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Let non-doms pay 250,000 and avoid UK tax, says Farage

Under Reform's plan, non-doms would pay a fee for a Britannia Card, avoiding taxation on foreign income and wealth, a move criticized as favoring the wealthy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer to chair emergency Cobra meeting to discuss Israel-Iran conflict

The one thing I will say is we agree with President Trump that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon, but we've been consistent in urging Iran to engage in the diplomatic process.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Report finds 2m of surplus UK general election funds essentially disappeared'

There is a lot of money flowing to candidates that essentially disappears from the readily accessible public record, raising accountability concerns in campaign finance.
UK politics
#investment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Failure to collect ethnicity data on grooming gangs bloody disaster', Casey fumes

The failure of officials to collect ethnicity data on grooming gangs which abused children has been a bloody disaster, said Baroness Casey.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

British public is overwhelmingly concerned about an escalation of conflict between Israel and Iran - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

84 percent of the British public believe it is crucial to prevent Iran from producing nuclear weapons, with considerable worry about escalating conflict.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

MP pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

"Following a review of the evidence provided by the Metropolitan Police Service, we have authorized two counts of sexual assault against Patrick Spencer MP."
UK politics
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

British prime minister names first woman to lead MI6 intelligence service

Metreweli's appointment as the first female head of MI6 occurs during a time of escalating global tensions, highlighting the agency's evolving role in national security.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Rachel Reeves accused of leaving devolved nations in red after NICs rise

Mark Drakeford stated that the way Reeves has used the Barnett formula constitutes a violation of budgeting agreements, impacting public services in Wales.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
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Starmer heads to Canada for talks on security and trade

Sir Keir Starmer and Mark Carney meet to discuss UK-Canada relations, focusing on trade and security ahead of the G7 summit.
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