Second Labour MP suspended over taxpayer-funded Covid business loans
A second Labour MP has lost the party whip amid questions over Covid-era business loans, deepening scrutiny of the government's handling of pandemic support …
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Trump Warns Reporter «You Had Better Be Careful» During White House Press Conference
Donald Trump snapped at a reporter during a White House question-and-answer session, telling them «You had better be careful» as he grew visibly angry …
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Ministers expected to approve Jackdaw gas field after months of speculation
The UK government is set to announce its long-awaited decision on the Jackdaw gas field on Wednesday, with ministers expected to give the controversial …
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Trump calls for New Mexico to be renamed New America
Donald Trump has said New Mexico should immediately change its name to New America, arguing the move would boost incomes, in remarks that have …
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Burnham launches crackdown on loud music on public transport
The prime minister has announced a campaign against nuisance behaviour on buses and trains, with new guidance allowing local transport authorities to fine passengers …
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Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections
Donald Trump has publicly backed Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel's forthcoming parliamentary elections, describing him as a «great warrior prime minister» in a post on …
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Cooper Vows to End Corridor Care for Children in NHS Hospitals
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper has pledged to end the practice of children being treated in hospital corridors, apologising to the family of a two-year-old …
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Cooper pledges £140m for urgent care as NHS braces for harder winter
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced an extra £140m for urgent care in England, warning the NHS faces a more challenging winter than usual …
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Trump's Press Chief Ousted After Five Days in Role
The White House communications operation has been thrown into fresh turmoil after Donald Trump removed his press chief following a brief and troubled tenure, …
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Swinney closes SNP conference with personal pledge on Scottish independence
The Scottish First Minister told the SNP's annual gathering in Aberdeen that he is determined to deliver independence so his teenage son is not …
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Swinney pledges public control of Scotland's bus network by 2031
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has told the SNP conference that franchising and regulation will bring the bus network back into public control by …
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Nick Clegg's wife launches political party in Spain as former deputy PM faces £30m payout
Miriam González Durántez, wife of former Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg, is launching a new political party in Spain, while Clegg is reportedly set …
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London council tax bills set to exceed £2,000 in every borough by 2027
An analysis of likely council tax rises shows average Band D bills in almost every London borough are expected to pass £2,000 for the …
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Katie Zacharia exits White House press secretary role after five days
The White House confirmed on Friday that Katie Zacharia is leaving her role as press secretary after just five days, following a lacklustre briefing …
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Labour Threatens to End Green Coalitions Over 'Zionism is Racism' Motion
Labour has warned it could tear up coalition agreements with the Green Party after a controversial motion declaring 'Zionism is Racism' was passed by …
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Pressure Mounts on UK National Security Adviser Over Wife's Palestine Action Support
Jonathan Powell faces calls to distance himself from his wife Sarah Helm's social media post backing Sally Rooney's support for the banned group Palestine …
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Trump Misses Out on Nobel Peace Prize Again as Fifa Honour Looks Set to Be Scrapped
Donald Trump has been overlooked for the Nobel Peace Prize for a second consecutive year, while his Fifa peace prize appears likely to be …
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UK Alone in Europe for Letting Farage and Other Politicians Present TV Shows
An analysis of broadcasting rules confirms the UK is an outlier in Europe for allowing serving politicians such as Nigel Farage to present current …
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UK Public Inquiries Reach 63 in Two Decades as Costs and Scope Grow
The number of public inquiries launched in the UK has surged to 63 over the past 20 years, prompting debate over their cost, duration, …
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Trump's New Press Secretary Says Media Access Remains 'Unknown'
Katie Zacharia, Donald Trump's newly appointed White House press secretary, has said it is 'unknown' how much she will engage with the press or …
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