Politics
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Starmer’s winter fuel U-turn seeks to calm Labour nerves
The details will follow in the Budget this autumn. But make no mistake, this is a U-turn. The decision to…
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Third man charged over fires at homes linked to Keir Starmer
Sofia Ferreira Santos BBC News BBC The three men charged (from left to right): Petro Pochynok, Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav…
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Leaked memo reveals Angela Rayner called for tax rises
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s department called for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to increase taxes prior to this year’s Spring Statement.…
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UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive
The UK has suspended talks on a trade deal with Israel, summoned the country’s ambassador and imposed fresh sanctions on…
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Government says water company investigations have increased
The government says it has overseen a large increase in criminal investigations into water companies for alleged breaches of environmental…
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Labour postpones women’s conference after Supreme Court ruling
The Labour Party has postponed its annual Women’s Conference in the wake of advice following last month’s ruling on the…
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UK and other allies losing patience with Israel over Gaza war
After more than a year and a half of the war in Gaza, Britain appears to have finally lost patience…
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Family criticises law change on paedophiles’ parental rights
A family who went to court to protect a young girl from her paedophile father have criticised government legislation intended…
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EU e-gates use by Brits at European airports this summer uncertain
Simon Browning Transport reporter Alamy There are doubts over whether UK passport holders will be able to use e-gates at…
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Second man charged over fires at homes linked to Keir Starmer
Daniel Sandford UK correspondent Starnow Stanislav Carpiuc was remanded in custody until 6 June A second man has been remanded…
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