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Ed Miliband says Labour will help with energy costs - but doesn't say how
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Ed Miliband says Labour will help with energy costs - but doesn't say how

The energy secretary has told Sky News that the government will "fight people's corner" as the war in Iran threatens a fresh energy price crisis.

Sky News - UK7 months ago
Will Starmer Help Trump In The War?
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Will Starmer Help Trump In The War?

Trump wants help to secure the Strait of Hormuz but will the UK join him?

BBC News - UK7 months ago
Reform council seeks to declare migration emergency
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Reform council seeks to declare migration emergency

The Reform administration says Kent is "at the forefront of a small-boat invasion".

BBC News - UK7 months ago
The Papers: 'Starmer may send drones to the Gulf' and 'Panic hits the pumps'
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The Papers: 'Starmer may send drones to the Gulf' and 'Panic hits the pumps'

A mix of stories on Sunday's papers, with the war in the Middle East remaining prominent.

BBC News - UK7 months ago
UK faces ‘seismic moment’ as nationalists target election wins, says John Swinney
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UK faces ‘seismic moment’ as nationalists target election wins, says John Swinney

SNP leader hails prospect of success for parties in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland that want to break up unionThe UK is facing an “absolutely seismic moment”, John Swinney has said, with the pro...

The Guardian - UK News7 months ago
Reform UK government would replace top civil servants with those ‘more likely to implement party’s priorities’
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Reform UK government would replace top civil servants with those ‘more likely to implement party’s priorities’

Exclusive: Senior party figures conclude outsiders or existing senior staff deemed more suitable should take over from current permanent secretariesA Reform UK government would expect to dismiss the t...

The Guardian - UK News7 months ago
Phil Woolas, former Labour minister, dies of brain cancer aged 66
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Phil Woolas, former Labour minister, dies of brain cancer aged 66

Former Oldham East and Saddleworth MP remained in Westminster for New Labour’s entire 13 years in powerThe former Labour MP minister Phil Woolas has died of brain cancer, his family and close friends...

The Guardian - UK News7 months ago
Former Labour minister dies after cancer diagnosis
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Former Labour minister dies after cancer diagnosis

The ex-Oldham MP Phil Woolas battled brain cancer for more than a year, his family says.

BBC News - UK7 months ago
Ex-Labour minister who was confronted by Joanna Lumley in TV showdown has died
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Ex-Labour minister who was confronted by Joanna Lumley in TV showdown has died

A former Labour minister who was famously confronted by Joanna Lumley in a live TV showdown has died from brain cancer aged 66.

Sky News - UK7 months ago
‘Could be the making of him’: Starmer’s allies praise stance on Trump and Iran
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‘Could be the making of him’: Starmer’s allies praise stance on Trump and Iran

Refusal to kowtow to US president has won public backing – and left Badenoch and Farage playing catch-upIt is not often that Keir Starmer’s allies believe he has Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch on the...

The Guardian - UK News7 months ago
Ethics adviser rejects Tory call for inquiry into PM over Mandelson appointment
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Ethics adviser rejects Tory call for inquiry into PM over Mandelson appointment

Sir Laurie Magnus said the relevant process appeared to have been followed when Lord Mandelson was made ambassador.

BBC News - UK7 months ago
Dozens of MPs call for formal apology over Britain's actions during Palestine administration
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Dozens of MPs call for formal apology over Britain's actions during Palestine administration

Dozens of MPs are calling for the government to formally apologise for Britain's actions during its administration of Palestine in the first part of the 20th century.

Sky News - UK7 months ago
Starmer says government will step in if fuel companies rip off customers as trade body U-turns on decision not to meet Reeves – as it happened
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Starmer says government will step in if fuel companies rip off customers as trade body U-turns on decision not to meet Reeves – as it happened

The prime minister issues the statement after a fuel trade body earlier withdrew from a meeting with the chancellor todayEven before Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury on Iran unleashed higher oil pri...

The Guardian - UK News7 months ago
Nepal election results - Balendra Shah's party wins in a landslide
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Nepal election results - Balendra Shah's party wins in a landslide

This election is the first since a violent youth-led uprising toppled the government in 2025.

BBC News - UK8 months ago
French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris
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French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris

The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.

BBC News - UK8 months ago
BBC World Service funding freeze risks ‘opening door to hostile states’, MPs say
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BBC World Service funding freeze risks ‘opening door to hostile states’, MPs say

Cross-party committee says service is ‘jewel in crown of UK’s soft power’ but is diminished by poor governanceMinisters risk “opening the door to propaganda from hostile states” and diminishing intern...

The Guardian - UK News8 months ago
Redress schemes for Post Office Horizon scandal have serious failings, MPs find
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Redress schemes for Post Office Horizon scandal have serious failings, MPs find

Committee says thousands of victims still waiting for compensation and ‘face unacceptable delays and inadequate offers’The redress schemes for victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal have “serious...

The Guardian - UK News8 months ago
Investigate miscarriage of justice and quash Post Office Capture convictions, MPs say
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Investigate miscarriage of justice and quash Post Office Capture convictions, MPs say

The government has been called on by an influential committee of MPs to quash convictions obtained with data from the Post Office's Capture software, the predecessor to the faulty Horizon IT programme...

Sky News - UK8 months ago
UK to benefit from £937m Irish investment, says Starmer
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UK to benefit from £937m Irish investment, says Starmer

The £937m investment will create about 850 new jobs, according to prime minister Sir Keir Starmer.

BBC News - UK8 months ago
Starmer may face more resignations after release of Mandelson WhatsApp messages, say sources
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Starmer may face more resignations after release of Mandelson WhatsApp messages, say sources

PM has apologised for his handling of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador, but next tranche of files could contain further damaging detailsKeir Starmer could suffer further resignations whe...

The Guardian - UK News8 months ago