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China’s Jingye seeks compensation from UK over British Steel takeover
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China’s Jingye seeks compensation from UK over British Steel takeover

Sources say firm is asking for more than £1bn in row that could put pressure on two countries’ relationshipBusiness live – latest updatesThe Chinese owner of British Steel has started a formal process...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Arbroath and Broughty Ferry by-election: A tale of two high streets
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Arbroath and Broughty Ferry by-election: A tale of two high streets

The fortunes of both high streets will be one of the big topics to be considered by the constituency's new MP, following next week's election.

BBC News - UK5 months ago
Home Office contractor investigates claims of staff racism and hate speech
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Home Office contractor investigates claims of staff racism and hate speech

Whistleblowers from Mitie allege some employees have made offensive remarks or liked abusive social media postsOne of the government’s key contractors has launched an investigation into allegations of...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Stephen Ogilvie’s family appeal for calm on second night of disorder – as it happened
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Stephen Ogilvie’s family appeal for calm on second night of disorder – as it happened

This blog is now closed. Read our main report here: Police use water cannon against rioters in Northern IrelandHadi Alodid refused legal representation and made no reply to charges which were put put...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Elon Musk’s X not facing action from UK government over posts inciting violence in Belfast
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Elon Musk’s X not facing action from UK government over posts inciting violence in Belfast

Any official reprimand will come from regulator Ofcom, but not for at least two monthsUK politics live – latest updatesElon Musk’s X will face no action to remove a mass of posts inciting violence in...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Farage suddenly returns to political stage – but dodges questions about £5m gift
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Farage suddenly returns to political stage – but dodges questions about £5m gift

Reform UK leader has been unusually quiet in recent weeks – at great cost to the party during a crucial byelectionFake images of Nigel Farage have been ubiquitous online lately – but the real politici...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Keir Starmer aides ‘war-gaming’ leadership contest with Andy Burnham
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Keir Starmer aides ‘war-gaming’ leadership contest with Andy Burnham

Prime minister is ‘hellbent’ on fighting any contest, even if his future may be out of his hands, sources sayUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer’s closest aides are “war-gaming” how to win a...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
UK minister defends changes to student loans as criticism mounts
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UK minister defends changes to student loans as criticism mounts

Lucy Rigby tells MPs heavily subsidised system gives the government the right to alter terms of existing agreementsMinisters have rejected accusations that recent changes to student loans are unfair,...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Reform ‘not aware’ of more large gifts but cannot check all members, says Tice
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Reform ‘not aware’ of more large gifts but cannot check all members, says Tice

Party’s deputy faces questions at first press conference since Nigel Farage’s £5m from crypto billionaire revealedUK politics live – latest updatesReform UK is “not aware” of any other large gifts to...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Most Makerfield voters say offensive posts would put them off candidate, poll finds
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Most Makerfield voters say offensive posts would put them off candidate, poll finds

Survey in run-up to byelection also finds support for water renationalisation, wealth tax and cap on political donationsA majority of voters in Makerfield say they would be less likely to vote for an...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Anti-immigration protesters in Belfast set bins and vehicles on fire amid unrest over knife attack – live
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Anti-immigration protesters in Belfast set bins and vehicles on fire amid unrest over knife attack – live

Crowds gather at sites across Belfast after Sudanese man charged with attempted murderFull report: Man seriously injured in Belfast stabbing Starmer describes as ‘sickening’Badenoch said, after the mu...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Lammy’s cuts to jury trials could have ‘far-reaching’ effect on race relations, say MPs
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Lammy’s cuts to jury trials could have ‘far-reaching’ effect on race relations, say MPs

Justice secretary’s plans likely to increase black people’s suspicion of court system, committee suggestsDavid Lammy’s planned changes to the criminal courts in England and Wales could have a “far-rea...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Grim reality of prison conditions laid bare in damning report
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Grim reality of prison conditions laid bare in damning report

Inmates in England and Wales live among vermin while gangs control entire wings, monitors warn, with failures ‘at risk of becoming normalised’Staff at immigration detention centre wore England flags,...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Can common sense replace Equality Act protections, as Kemi Badenoch suggests?
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Can common sense replace Equality Act protections, as Kemi Badenoch suggests?

The Tory leader says the public sector duty to consider minorities encourages division – but legal experts say abolishing it will fuel discriminationFor more than two decades, an important part of Bri...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Crackdown on tech platforms will go ahead despite US intervention, says No 10
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Crackdown on tech platforms will go ahead despite US intervention, says No 10

US embassy came out against UK’s proposed under-16 social media ban, which would affect American firmsWhite House displeasure over the prospect of an under-16 social media ban will not deter the UK fr...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
UK and allies impose sanctions on firms enabling West Bank settler violence
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UK and allies impose sanctions on firms enabling West Bank settler violence

Labour backbenchers disappointed as new trade guidance over illegal settlements stops short of outright banThe UK in alliance with a group of other western powers including Australia, France and Norwa...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Farage says Reform has contacted X 'to highest level' over fake AI ads
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Farage says Reform has contacted X 'to highest level' over fake AI ads

The fake ads feature the governor of the Bank of England - the Bank has urged people to report them.

BBC News - UK5 months ago
Zelenskyy: Putin is ‘playing games’ with Trump – podcast
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Zelenskyy: Putin is ‘playing games’ with Trump – podcast

The Ukrainian president says Vladimir Putin’s days are numbered. As the Russian president’s influence wanes and his war machine crumbles, Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it is important for Europe and the wo...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Badenoch criticises Macpherson report and calls for more stop and search
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Badenoch criticises Macpherson report and calls for more stop and search

Tory leader takes aim at police guidance and says more black boys searched means more black lives savedUK politics live – latest updatesKemi Badenoch has argued that Britain took a wrong turn after th...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Nigel Farage to headline Liz Truss’s UK CPAC event after apparent snub
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Nigel Farage to headline Liz Truss’s UK CPAC event after apparent snub

Reform had previously suggested Farage would be ‘steering clear’ of event, modelled on US conservative gatheringUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage will be headlining at an American conserva...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago