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How King Charles’s speech was written – and how to read it
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How King Charles’s speech was written – and how to read it

King’s carefully crafted address to US Congress was the result of close liaison with aides, No 10 and Foreign OfficeDonald Trump called it “fantastic”, Democrats cheered references to Magna Carta, whi...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Farage reported to parliament’s standards watchdog over undeclared £5m donation – as it happened
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Farage reported to parliament’s standards watchdog over undeclared £5m donation – as it happened

Farage was given £5m by the Thai-based billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 general electionExclusive: Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billi...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Farage’s attempt to get ahead of £5m gift story only raises more questions
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Farage’s attempt to get ahead of £5m gift story only raises more questions

Reform leader went public after approach from Guardian, but does his claim stack up that money was for his security?Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024Farage referred...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
More private health records of UK Biobank volunteers appear on Chinese website
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More private health records of UK Biobank volunteers appear on Chinese website

Patrick Vallance says government working with Chinese officials to remove postings from Alibaba after Biobank data breach last weekThere have been further listings of confidential health records of UK...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
AstraZeneca makes surprise U-turn with £300m pharma investment in UK
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AstraZeneca makes surprise U-turn with £300m pharma investment in UK

Drugmaker had stalled large-scale projects in England but has now pledged investment at two sites, announced by Keir StarmerBritain’s biggest drugmaker AstraZeneca has said it will invest £300m in the...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Lib Dems push for ban on MPs taking money from X, citing Maga threat
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Lib Dems push for ban on MPs taking money from X, citing Maga threat

Ed Davey attacks Reform calling it ‘Maga franchise’ and says Elon Musk funnels far-right ideas into UK via XUK politics live – latest updatesThe Liberal Democrats are pushing for a ban on MPs acceptin...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Starmer's top team split over whether PM should carry out reshuffle next month
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Starmer's top team split over whether PM should carry out reshuffle next month

Keir Starmer's inner team is split over whether the prime minister should carry out a reshuffle after the May elections in the wake of the Mandelson crisis engulfing this government. 

Sky News - UK6 months ago
Exclusive: Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024
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Exclusive: Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024

Reform leader changed his mind about standing as MP after gift from Thai-based crypto tycoon Christopher HarborneAnalysis: Farage’s bid to get ahead of story only raises more questionsFarage referred...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Swearing banned by one in five councils in England and Wales, report on ‘busybody’ fines shows
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Swearing banned by one in five councils in England and Wales, report on ‘busybody’ fines shows

Campaigners saying public spaces protection orders also being used to criminalise wide range of everyday activitiesOne in five local councils have banned swearing under new “busybody” orders, up from...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Reform’s Scottish leader called ‘tone deaf’ after boasting about his houses, cars and yachts
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Reform’s Scottish leader called ‘tone deaf’ after boasting about his houses, cars and yachts

SNP leader John Swinney suggests Malcolm Offord and other leaders should publish tax returns before 7 MayUK politics live – latest updatesThe leader of Reform UK in Scotland, Malcolm Offord, has been...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Jimmy Kimmel calls out Donald Trump’s hypocrisy over death joke
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Jimmy Kimmel calls out Donald Trump’s hypocrisy over death joke

The talk show host continues his long reunning feud with the president The post Jimmy Kimmel calls out Donald Trump’s hypocrisy over death joke appeared first on NME.

NME Music News6 months ago
Rachel Reeves’s tax shake-up: time to plan ahead, from Isas to self-assessment
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Rachel Reeves’s tax shake-up: time to plan ahead, from Isas to self-assessment

The chancellor’s changes will come into force in April 2027, affecting everyone from savers to landlords and sole traders. Experts say to act nowMillions of people will be affected by a range of savin...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Newspaper headlines: 'King's historic Congress address' and 'Starmer sees off rebellion'
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Newspaper headlines: 'King's historic Congress address' and 'Starmer sees off rebellion'

The King's historic address to the US Congress features on the front pages of Wednesday's papers.

BBC News - UK6 months ago
Earlier specialised care could prevent 10,000 miscarriages a year, UK study finds
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Earlier specialised care could prevent 10,000 miscarriages a year, UK study finds

Charity says starting specialised care after first miscarriage instead of third reduces risk of future lossesGiving women access to specialised care after their first miscarriage could prevent about 1...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Starmer sees off major Labour rebellion over call for Mandelson inquiry
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Starmer sees off major Labour rebellion over call for Mandelson inquiry

No 10 deploys full weight to block parliamentary inquiry bid as MPs warn PM running out of political capitalKeir Starmer has seen off a major Labour rebellion over a bid to force a parliamentary inves...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
The BBC Wales Senedd election debate fact-checked
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The BBC Wales Senedd election debate fact-checked

Claims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the Senedd election campaign are checked.

BBC News - UK6 months ago
No 10 dismisses Reeves’s reported plan for freeze on private rents
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No 10 dismisses Reeves’s reported plan for freeze on private rents

Downing Street says focus will remain on cutting bills, backing renters and lowering energy pricesDowning Street has dismissed the idea of a freeze on private sector rents even as Rachel Reeves left t...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
UK politics: Starmer avoids privileges committee inquiry into vetting of Peter Mandelson – as it happened
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UK politics: Starmer avoids privileges committee inquiry into vetting of Peter Mandelson – as it happened

MPs rejected a Conservative party proposal for the prime minister to face a parliamentary inquiry into his appointment of Peter MandelsonQ: Was there pressure on you to approve Mandelson’s vetting?Thi...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Find out how your MP voted on Mandelson vetting inquiry
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Find out how your MP voted on Mandelson vetting inquiry

Check whether your MP voted for or against a parliamentary investigation into whether the PM misled the Commons.

BBC News - UK6 months ago
UK must seize initiative on AI or be left at its mercy, Liz Kendall says
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UK must seize initiative on AI or be left at its mercy, Liz Kendall says

Technology secretary speaks amid concerns country is struggling to make its own way in AIBritain must seize the initiative on artificial intelligence or be left at the “mercy and whim” of a future sha...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago