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Australian MP's condition improves after alleged car attack

The Independent MP is now in a serious but stable condition, according to the Melbourne hospital.

BBC News - UK2 weeks ago

‘Realistic and reassuring’: UK public ‘responding calmly’ to Be Ready campaign

Government’s emergency planning advice has sparked sales of essentials but no panic stockpiling, say prepping shop ownersWhen the UK government launched its “Protect and Survive” public information ca...

Ex-Tory campaign chief and his wife receive suspended sentences over election bets

Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 general election would be held.

BBC News - UK3 weeks ago

Reform UK braces for Farage standards verdict over undeclared £5m gift

Party insiders say they expect initial verdict to be against leader and are preparing to appeal against adverse findingsNigel Farage’s Reform is braced for a negative report from the standards commiss...

Free Speech Union hit by internal allegations of racism and sexually inappropriate remarks

Exclusive: Key figure in campaign group accused of saying she would ‘never hire a black person’, and second figure discussed Sydney Sweeney’s ‘assets’The Free Speech Union (FSU) is reeling from intern...

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U2’s Bono hits out at Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts as “unconscionable”, says Republican Party has been “hijacked”

The singer questioned how people of faith could support international aid cuts that researchers warn could cost millions of lives The post U2’s Bono hits out at Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts as “unconscionab...

UK politics: Andy Burnham warns of ‘winter of greater flooding’ – as it happened

The prime minister said the government is having conversation about emergency preparednessA DUP minister has said he is confident MP Carla Lockhart will stay in the party despite leaving its main deci...

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UK government to make unprecedented intervention in setting of water bills

Exclusive: Angela Eagle tells utility bosses next price review ‘must focus on value for money for customers’Ministers will make an unprecedented intervention in water bills and how companies prioritis...

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Andy Burnham says he has emergency stockpile of beans, soup and Twiglets

PM’s revelation follows launch of advice for households to have enough water and food to get by in civil emergencyAndy Burnham has said he has stockpiles of beans, soup and Twiglets in case of a civil...

Potholes, bus fares and headphone dodgers: will Burnham’s strategy of ‘everyday fixes’ succeed?

New PM has prioritised small fixes to show voters Labour can make a real difference, and government insiders are delighted at the public’s reactionIn the first episode of Armando Iannucci’s political...

Briton facing forced separation from baby son after Sweden orders his deportation

Exclusive: Photographer Simon Montgomery told ‘state’s interest in regulated immigration’ outweighs his family concernsA British photographer is facing deportation from Sweden and forced separation fr...

Three people linked to Conservatives sentenced after cheating at gambling on general election

Three people linked to the Conservatives, including the party's former director of campaigning, have been given suspended sentences after admitting to cheating at gambling on the 2024 general election...

Sky News - UK3 weeks ago

Infantino re-election hopes boosted by Asia support after u-turn

Gianni Infantino's hopes of being re-elected Fifa president are enhanced by an endorsement from the Asian Football Confederation.

BBC News - UK3 weeks ago

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Mounjaro rollout on NHS needs 'urgent' boost, say MPs

Plans for rolling out weight-loss drug Mounjaro are "unambitious" and will reach a "woefully small number of people", according to MPs.

Sky News - UK3 weeks ago

EU leaders to press Burnham to pay more towards Ukraine’s defence

Officials will call on UK to ‘step up’ financial support at Brussels summit – with post-Brexit issues also on agendaEU leaders will press Andy Burnham at a summit in Brussels to contribute more to Ukr...

‘We’ve lost a basic sense of politeness’: UK readers reveal daily reality of public transport

Regular users detail their frustrations – and question whether Andy Burnham’s crackdown on antisocial behaviour will actually work Andy Burnham has announced a campaign against nuisance behaviour on p...

MoD seeks out-of-court resolution over compensation battle with gay veterans

Exclusive: Wes Streeting says MoD in talks amid legal challenge by LGBT staff forced out of militaryWes Streeting is pursuing an out-of-court resolution to a legal battle over compensation for gay vet...

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Youth mobility scheme may be delayed to ensure success of UK-EU summit

Visa quotas, university fees and NHS surcharges remain sticking points ahead of post-Brexit negotiations next monthA deadline for a youth mobility scheme between the EU and the UK could be deferred by...

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Give more people weight-loss jabs on the NHS, say MPs

Current plans for 6% of eligible patients to get Mounjaro by 2028 unambitious, say MPs.

BBC News - UK3 weeks ago

Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval

PM pledges commitment to address climate crisis, saying in Guardian article that his ‘determination is unwavering’ Andy Burnham: We will make the net-zero transition work for BritainAndy Burnham has s...