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- 20mph speed limit splits opinion in Welsh market town
UK News: Policy in Rhayader could be reversed after Labour-led Welsh government announced possible return to 30mph across country The market town of Rhayader stands at a historic crossroads at the heart of Wales. Lorries trundle through, delivery vans dart around, tourists merrily motor along. The town sits on the A470, the main route between… Read more: 20mph speed limit splits opinion in Welsh market town - SNP split from Greens boosts Keir Starmer’s election chances, say Labour insiders
As first minister Humza Yousaf fights to stay in power, sources believe fallout from defunct coalition could help Labour win seats at general election An increasingly bitter split between the SNP and the Greens has brought even more Scottish parliamentary seats into play for Keir Starmer, Labour figures believe, amid a desperate fight by first… Read more: SNP split from Greens boosts Keir Starmer’s election chances, say Labour insiders - British railways under Tories are symbol of national decline, Labour says
UK News: Party plans to nationalise network and ‘unlock the trapped potential’ of rail to drive economic growth across the country Britain’s railways have become a “symbol of national decline” under the Conservatives, the shadow transport secretary has said, announcing Labour’s plans to nationalise the rail network within five years in government. In a speech… Read more: British railways under Tories are symbol of national decline, Labour says - 20mph speed limit splits opinion in Welsh market town
Policy in Rhayader could be reversed after Labour-led Welsh government announced possible return to 30mph across country The market town of Rhayader stands at a historic crossroads at the heart of Wales. Lorries trundle through, delivery vans dart around, tourists merrily motor along. The town sits on the A470, the main route between north and… Read more: 20mph speed limit splits opinion in Welsh market town - Barbados leader halts £3m payout to UK MP for Drax Hall plantation
UK News: Government U-turn as PM Mia Mottley acknowledges anger from reparations movement over plan to buy Barbados land from Dorset MP Richard Drax The prime minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, has halted plans for a multi-million-pound payout to the British Conservative MP Richard Drax for the purchase of 53 acres of the Drax Hall… Read more: Barbados leader halts £3m payout to UK MP for Drax Hall plantation - British railways under Tories are symbol of national decline, Labour says
Party plans to nationalise network and ‘unlock the trapped potential’ of rail to drive economic growth across the country Britain’s railways have become a “symbol of national decline” under the Conservatives, the shadow transport secretary has said, announcing Labour’s plans to nationalise the rail network within five years in government. In a speech at Trainline… Read more: British railways under Tories are symbol of national decline, Labour says - Skittles Shot Recipe
ICYMI: You only need 2 ingredients and a few minutes of prep to make these rainbow skittles vodka shots recipe. Continue reading Skittles Shot Recipe at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/T5wB7Khttp://dlvr.it/T5yrDv - Spring Dinner Ideas
ICYMI: Recipe Listings: With the seasons changing and the weather starting to warm up, it’s great to have recipes and meals that fit the changes. Enjoy these spring dinner ideas! Continue reading Spring Dinner Ideas at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/T5bbvzhttp://dlvr.it/T5yghB - Europe’s political leaders have been slow to recognise financial reality of long wars
UK News: Ukraine needs western munitions badly but it remains unclear how much more artillery the UK is prepared to produce * UK politics – latest updates Two years and two months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine started the biggest war in Europe since 1945, and Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK’s own defence… Read more: Europe’s political leaders have been slow to recognise financial reality of long wars - Barbados leader halts £3m payout to UK MP for Drax Hall plantation
Government U-turn as PM Mia Mottley acknowledges anger from reparations movement over plan to buy Barbados land from Dorset MP Richard Drax The prime minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, has halted plans for a multi-million-pound payout to the British Conservative MP Richard Drax for the purchase of 53 acres of the Drax Hall plantation, which… Read more: Barbados leader halts £3m payout to UK MP for Drax Hall plantation - Skittles Shot Recipe
You only need 2 ingredients and a few minutes of prep to make these rainbow skittles vodka shots recipe. Continue reading Skittles Shot Recipe at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/T5wB7Khttp://dlvr.it/T5wBH4 - Spring Dinner Ideas
Recipe Listings: With the seasons changing and the weather starting to warm up, it’s great to have recipes and meals that fit the changes. Enjoy these spring dinner ideas! Continue reading Spring Dinner Ideas at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/T5bbvzhttp://dlvr.it/T5w26j - Jeremy Kyle Show guest felt ‘life not worth living’, inquest hears
UK News: Stephen Dymond was found dead at his flat in Portsmouth in 2019, seven days after filming for ITV programme A man who died after appearing on the Jeremy Kyle Show felt that “life was not worth living” and had considered jumping out of the taxi on his way home, an inquest has heard.… Read more: Jeremy Kyle Show guest felt ‘life not worth living’, inquest hears - Europe’s political leaders have been slow to recognise financial reality of long wars
Ukraine needs western munitions badly but it remains unclear how much more artillery the UK is prepared to produce * UK politics – latest updates Two years and two months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine started the biggest war in Europe since 1945, and Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK’s own defence industry should… Read more: Europe’s political leaders have been slow to recognise financial reality of long wars - Labour metro mayors liken ID photo rules to US ‘voter suppression tactics’
UK News: Mayors say ‘cynical’ changes to ID requirements risk disenfranchising thousands of voters at local elections Thousands of voters in the May local elections are at risk of being disenfranchised because of “cynical” rule changes that make photo ID compulsory, Labour’s metro mayors argue. Mayors including Sadiq Khan in London, Tracy Brabin in West… Read more: Labour metro mayors liken ID photo rules to US ‘voter suppression tactics’ - Jeremy Kyle Show guest felt ‘life not worth living’, inquest hears
Stephen Dymond was found dead at his flat in Portsmouth in 2019, seven days after filming for ITV programme A man who died after appearing on the Jeremy Kyle Show felt that “life was not worth living” and had considered jumping out of the taxi on his way home, an inquest has heard. Steve Dymond… Read more: Jeremy Kyle Show guest felt ‘life not worth living’, inquest hears - Sunak has ‘set Britain back’ on net zero, says UK’s climate adviser
UK News: Chris Stark, head of the Climate Change Committee, says Tories’ decision to dilute key green policies has had huge diplomatic impact Rishi Sunak has given up Britain’s reputation as a world leader in the fight against the climate crisis and has “set us back” by failing to prioritise the issue in the way… Read more: Sunak has ‘set Britain back’ on net zero, says UK’s climate adviser - Labour metro mayors liken ID photo rules to US ‘voter suppression tactics’
Mayors say ‘cynical’ changes to ID requirements risk disenfranchising thousands of voters at local elections Thousands of voters in the May local elections are at risk of being disenfranchised because of “cynical” rule changes that make photo ID compulsory, Labour’s metro mayors argue. Mayors including Sadiq Khan in London, Tracy Brabin in West Yorkshire and… Read more: Labour metro mayors liken ID photo rules to US ‘voter suppression tactics’ - Sunak accused of making mental illness ‘another front in the culture wars’
UK News: Charities say high rates of people signed off work are caused by crumbling public services after years of underinvestment Rishi Sunak has been accused of making mental ill health “another front in the culture wars”, as critics warned his plan to curb benefits for some with anxiety and depression was an assault on… Read more: Sunak accused of making mental illness ‘another front in the culture wars’ - Sunak has ‘set Britain back’ on net zero, says UK’s climate adviser
Chris Stark, head of the Climate Change Committee, says Tories’ decision to dilute key green policies has had huge diplomatic impact Rishi Sunak has given up Britain’s reputation as a world leader in the fight against the climate crisis and has “set us back” by failing to prioritise the issue in the way his predecessors… Read more: Sunak has ‘set Britain back’ on net zero, says UK’s climate adviser - Peter Murrell rearrested in SNP finances investigation
UK News: Former party chief executive and husband of Nicola Sturgeon taken into custody for further questioning Peter Murrell, the husband of the former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon, has been rearrested and questioned for a second time by police investigating allegations of financial wrongdoing by the Scottish National party. Murrell, the former chief executive… Read more: Peter Murrell rearrested in SNP finances investigation - Sunak accused of making mental illness ‘another front in the culture wars’
Charities say high rates of people signed off work are caused by crumbling public services after years of underinvestment Rishi Sunak has been accused of making mental ill health “another front in the culture wars”, as critics warned his plan to curb benefits for some with anxiety and depression was an assault on disabled people.… Read more: Sunak accused of making mental illness ‘another front in the culture wars’ - Rwanda bill returns to Lords as peers plan further bid to build in safeguards – UK politics live
UK News: Move follows vote in Commons where MPs voted down four amendments inserted by Lords yesterday Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question. PMQs is starting soon. Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/T5hKh9 - Peter Murrell rearrested in SNP finances investigation
Former party chief executive and husband of Nicola Sturgeon taken into custody for further questioning Peter Murrell, the husband of the former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon, has been rearrested and questioned for a second time by police investigating allegations of financial wrongdoing by the Scottish National party. Murrell, the former chief executive of the… Read more: Peter Murrell rearrested in SNP finances investigation - Kemi Badenoch becomes first cabinet minister to say they will vote against smoking ban bill – UK politics live
UK News: Business secretary says she agrees with prime minister’s policy intentions but believes in ‘equality under the law’ At 12.30pm a transport minister will respond to an urgent question in the Commons tabled by Labour on job losses in the rail industry. That means the debate on the smoking ban will will not start… Read more: Kemi Badenoch becomes first cabinet minister to say they will vote against smoking ban bill – UK politics live - Rwanda bill returns to Lords as peers plan further bid to build in safeguards – UK politics live
Move follows vote in Commons where MPs voted down four amendments inserted by Lords yesterday Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question. PMQs is starting soon. Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/T5dnFR - Recent News on 🇬🇧 Younger Generation Smoking Ban in the UK
- Woman died at mental hospital after excessive water drinking, inquest told
UK News: Parents of Lillian Lucas, 28, have raised concerns about treatment at Cygnet private hospital in Somerset A woman collapsed and died when staying as an inpatient at a private mental hospital after medical staff noted she had been drinking excessive amounts of water, an inquest has heard. Lillian Lucas, 28, known as Lily… Read more: Woman died at mental hospital after excessive water drinking, inquest told - Kemi Badenoch becomes first cabinet minister to say they will vote against smoking ban bill – UK politics live
Business secretary says she agrees with prime minister’s policy intentions but believes in ‘equality under the law’ At 12.30pm a transport minister will respond to an urgent question in the Commons tabled by Labour on job losses in the rail industry. That means the debate on the smoking ban will will not start until about… Read more: Kemi Badenoch becomes first cabinet minister to say they will vote against smoking ban bill – UK politics live - How Iran’s attack on Israel was stopped
UK News: Massive drone and missile attack was defeated by Israeli military with orchestrated help of US, UK and Jordan Iran’s widely anticipated missile and drone attack was defeated with the orchestrated help of the US, UK and Jordan who, alongside the Israeli military, ensured that all but handful of ballistic missiles were neutralised overnight.… Read more: How Iran’s attack on Israel was stopped - Woman died at mental hospital after excessive water drinking, inquest told
Parents of Lillian Lucas, 28, have raised concerns about treatment at Cygnet private hospital in Somerset A woman collapsed and died when staying as an inpatient at a private mental hospital after medical staff noted she had been drinking excessive amounts of water, an inquest has heard. Lillian Lucas, 28, known as Lily to her… Read more: Woman died at mental hospital after excessive water drinking, inquest told - How Iran’s attack on Israel was stopped
Massive drone and missile attack was defeated by Israeli military with orchestrated help of US, UK and Jordan Iran’s widely anticipated missile and drone attack was defeated with the orchestrated help of the US, UK and Jordan who, alongside the Israeli military, ensured that all but handful of ballistic missiles were neutralised overnight. The Israel… Read more: How Iran’s attack on Israel was stopped - Wes Streeting defends Labour plan to use private sector to cut NHS backlog
UK News: Exclusive: Failure to do so would betray working-class people, shadow health secretary says Wes Streeting has defended Labour’s plans to use the private sector to help cut the NHS care backlog, arguing that a failure to do so would result in a “betrayal” of working-class people who cannot afford to pay for care.… Read more: Wes Streeting defends Labour plan to use private sector to cut NHS backlog - British Paralympian urges Nike to introduce single trainer sales
UK News: Stef Reid has accused the sportswear brand of not meeting the inclusivity values it promotes by not selling shoes individually A Paralympian is urging Nike to start selling individual trainers to single leg amputees after spotting that the sports brand is using mannequins with running blades to promote its products. Stef Reid, a… Read more: British Paralympian urges Nike to introduce single trainer sales - Wes Streeting defends Labour plan to use private sector to cut NHS backlog
Exclusive: Failure to do so would betray working-class people, shadow health secretary says Wes Streeting has defended Labour’s plans to use the private sector to help cut the NHS care backlog, arguing that a failure to do so would result in a “betrayal” of working-class people who cannot afford to pay for care. The shadow… Read more: Wes Streeting defends Labour plan to use private sector to cut NHS backlog - Number of asylum seekers left homeless after Home Office eviction soars
UK News: Exclusive: Data reveals 239% rise among those evicted from assigned accommodation, including hotels, in two years There has been a 239% increase in homelessness among asylum seekers evicted from Home Office accommodation including hotels in two years, according to a report. Data analysed by the Refugee Council found that 12,630 households in England… Read more: Number of asylum seekers left homeless after Home Office eviction soars - British Paralympian urges Nike to introduce single trainer sales
Stef Reid has accused the sportswear brand of not meeting the inclusivity values it promotes by not selling shoes individually A Paralympian is urging Nike to start selling individual trainers to single leg amputees after spotting that the sports brand is using mannequins with running blades to promote its products. Stef Reid, a former Paralympian… Read more: British Paralympian urges Nike to introduce single trainer sales - No change to UK’s arms exports to Israel but position kept under review, says David Cameron – politics live
UK News: UK foreign secretary also defended his meeting with Donald Trump during a press conference in Washington Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves also repeatedly attacked Conservative plans over non-dom tax status. Having defended the status against calls for abolition for years, in March Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt announced it would adopt Labour’s policy and… Read more: No change to UK’s arms exports to Israel but position kept under review, says David Cameron – politics live - Number of asylum seekers left homeless after Home Office eviction soars
Exclusive: Data reveals 239% rise among those evicted from assigned accommodation, including hotels, in two years There has been a 239% increase in homelessness among asylum seekers evicted from Home Office accommodation including hotels in two years, according to a report. Data analysed by the Refugee Council found that 12,630 households in England faced homelessness… Read more: Number of asylum seekers left homeless after Home Office eviction soars - Reform UK criticised for claiming funding NHS and reaching net zero are at odds
UK News: Claim which relies on opaque calculations and more people using private healthcare ignores financial cost of climate crisis, campaigners say The Reform UK party has been accused by green campaigners of trying to “weaponise” the climate crisis as a wedge issue in the general election after the party leader claimed funding the NHS… Read more: Reform UK criticised for claiming funding NHS and reaching net zero are at odds - No change to UK’s arms exports to Israel but position kept under review, says David Cameron – politics live
UK foreign secretary also defended his meeting with Donald Trump during a press conference in Washington Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves also repeatedly attacked Conservative plans over non-dom tax status. Having defended the status against calls for abolition for years, in March Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt announced it would adopt Labour’s policy and scrap the… Read more: No change to UK’s arms exports to Israel but position kept under review, says David Cameron – politics live - Carers threatened with prosecution over minor breaches of UK benefit rules
UK News: DWP is forcing tens of thousands of people looking after relatives to repay huge sums after buildup of erroneous overpayments * Analysis: Why are so many carers being taken to court? * Explainer: Who are the unpaid carers? Tens of thousands of unpaid carers looking after disabled, frail or ill relatives are being… Read more: Carers threatened with prosecution over minor breaches of UK benefit rules - Reform UK criticised for claiming funding NHS and reaching net zero are at odds
Claim which relies on opaque calculations and more people using private healthcare ignores financial cost of climate crisis, campaigners say The Reform UK party has been accused by green campaigners of trying to “weaponise” the climate crisis as a wedge issue in the general election after the party leader claimed funding the NHS and reaching… Read more: Reform UK criticised for claiming funding NHS and reaching net zero are at odds - Roadside bomb kills seven children in southern Syria, says state mediaUK News: Blast struck in conflict-stricken Daraa province, where dozens of incidents have claimed about 100 lives this year At least seven children were killed after a roadside bomb detonated in south-western Syria, in an area where dozens of incidents have already claimed about 100 lives in 2024, state media and a war monitor reported.… Read more: Roadside bomb kills seven children in southern Syria, says state media
- Carers threatened with prosecution over minor breaches of UK benefit rulesDWP is forcing tens of thousands of people looking after relatives to repay huge sums after buildup of erroneous overpayments * Analysis: Why are so many carers being taken to court? * Explainer: Who are the unpaid carers? Tens of thousands of unpaid carers looking after disabled, frail or ill relatives are being forced to… Read more: Carers threatened with prosecution over minor breaches of UK benefit rules
- Extinction Rebellion co-founder avoids jail term for drone action near HeathrowUK News: Roger Hallam and two other activists given suspended sentences at Isleworth crown court in London Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil’s co-founder Roger Hallam has avoided imprisonment after attempting to bring disruption to Heathrow airport by getting involved in an action to fly toy drones in the vicinity. Climate activists said the aim… Read more: Extinction Rebellion co-founder avoids jail term for drone action near Heathrow
- Roadside bomb kills seven children in southern Syria, says state mediaBlast struck in conflict-stricken Daraa province, where dozens of incidents have claimed about 100 lives this year At least seven children were killed after a roadside bomb detonated in south-western Syria, in an area where dozens of incidents have already claimed about 100 lives in 2024, state media and a war monitor reported. It remains… Read more: Roadside bomb kills seven children in southern Syria, says state media
- Creative arts courses at English universities face funding cutUK News: Education secretary Gillian Keegan will also squeeze funding for programmes to widen access to higher education Ministers will cut funding for performing and creative arts courses at English universities next year, which sector leaders say will further damage the country’s cultural industries. The cuts, outlined by the education secretary, Gillian Keegan, in guidance… Read more: Creative arts courses at English universities face funding cut
- Extinction Rebellion co-founder avoids jail term for drone action near HeathrowRoger Hallam and two other activists given suspended sentences at Isleworth crown court in London Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil’s co-founder Roger Hallam has avoided imprisonment after attempting to bring disruption to Heathrow airport by getting involved in an action to fly toy drones in the vicinity. Climate activists said the aim of the… Read more: Extinction Rebellion co-founder avoids jail term for drone action near Heathrow
- Extinction Rebellion co-founder avoids jail term for drone action near HeathrowRoger Hallam and two other activists given suspended sentences at Isleworth crown court in London Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil’s co-founder Roger Hallam has avoided imprisonment after attempting to bring disruption to Heathrow airport by getting involved in an action to fly toy drones in the vicinity. Climate activists said the aim of the… Read more: Extinction Rebellion co-founder avoids jail term for drone action near Heathrow
- Extinction Rebellion co-founder avoids jail term for drone action near HeathrowRoger Hallam and two other activists given suspended sentences at Isleworth crown court in London Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil’s co-founder Roger Hallam has avoided imprisonment after attempting to bring disruption to Heathrow airport by getting involved in an action to fly toy drones in the vicinity. Climate activists said the aim of the… Read more: Extinction Rebellion co-founder avoids jail term for drone action near Heathrow
- At least a dozen Westminster insiders targeted in Whatsapp phishing attackUK News: Politicians, including a minister, advisers and journalists received potentially compromising messages over six-month period More than a dozen politicians, advisers and journalists have been targeted in a phishing attack, in what cybersecurity experts believe is an attempt to compromise them. Twelve men working in Westminster, including a serving government minister, told Politico they… Read more: At least a dozen Westminster insiders targeted in Whatsapp phishing attack
- Creative arts courses at English universities face funding cutEducation secretary Gillian Keegan will also squeeze funding for programmes to widen access to higher education Ministers will cut funding for performing and creative arts courses at English universities next year, which sector leaders say will further damage the country’s cultural industries. The cuts, outlined by the education secretary, Gillian Keegan, in guidance to the… Read more: Creative arts courses at English universities face funding cut
- Three British aid workers killed in Israeli airstrike in GazaUK News: David Cameron says ‘major changes’ must be made to ensure safety of humanitarian workers in call with Israeli minister * Middle East crisis – live updates Three British nationals have been killed by an Israeli airstrike that hit an aid convoy in Gaza, the Foreign Office has confirmed. The three Britons were among… Read more: Three British aid workers killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza
- At least a dozen Westminster insiders targeted in Whatsapp phishing attackPoliticians, including a minister, advisers and journalists received potentially compromising messages over six-month period More than a dozen politicians, advisers and journalists have been targeted in a phishing attack, in what cybersecurity experts believe is an attempt to compromise them. Twelve men working in Westminster, including a serving government minister, told Politico they had received… Read more: At least a dozen Westminster insiders targeted in Whatsapp phishing attack
- Labour under pressure to say whether it would keep free hours childcare systemUK News: Gillian Keegan asks Bridget Phillipson to clarify after party refuses to commit to sticking to plan if it wins power Labour is under pressure to clarify whether it would keep the government’s free hours childcare system, after the party refused to commit to the plan beyond the next election. A shadow cabinet minister… Read more: Labour under pressure to say whether it would keep free hours childcare system
- Labour under pressure to say whether it would keep free hours childcare systemUK News: Gillian Keegan asks Bridget Phillipson to clarify after party refuses to commit to sticking to plan if it wins power Labour is under pressure to clarify whether it would keep the government’s free hours childcare system, after the party refused to commit to the plan beyond the next election. A shadow cabinet minister… Read more: Labour under pressure to say whether it would keep free hours childcare system
- Labour under pressure to say whether it would keep free hours childcare systemUK News: Gillian Keegan asks Bridget Phillipson to clarify after party refuses to commit to sticking to plan if it wins power Labour is under pressure to clarify whether it would keep the government’s free hours childcare system, after the party refused to commit to the plan beyond the next election. A shadow cabinet minister… Read more: Labour under pressure to say whether it would keep free hours childcare system
- Three British aid workers killed in Israeli airstrike in GazaDavid Cameron says ‘major changes’ must be made to ensure safety of humanitarian workers in call with Israeli minister * Middle East crisis – live updates Three British nationals have been killed by an Israeli airstrike that hit an aid convoy in Gaza, the Foreign Office has confirmed. The three Britons were among seven aid… Read more: Three British aid workers killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza
- Tory plans to abolish non-dom status riddled with loopholes, Labour saysUK News: Analysis suggests wealthiest would save millions and Sunak’s own family could benefit to tune of £250m Conservative plans to abolish non-dom status are riddled with loopholes worth hundreds of millions of pounds for the wealthiest people in the country, Labour has claimed. Analysis by the party found that the policy, announced by Jeremy… Read more: Tory plans to abolish non-dom status riddled with loopholes, Labour says
- Labour under pressure to say whether it would keep free hours childcare systemGillian Keegan asks Bridget Phillipson to clarify after party refuses to commit to sticking to plan if it wins power Labour is under pressure to clarify whether it would keep the government’s free hours childcare system, after the party refused to commit to the plan beyond the next election. A shadow cabinet minister said on… Read more: Labour under pressure to say whether it would keep free hours childcare system
- MPs and peers call for UK funding of UN relief agency in Palestine to be restoredUK News: Letter to foreign secretary, David Cameron, has more than 50 signatories from across the main parties David Cameron has come under pressure to restore funding to the UN’s humanitarian relief agency in Palestine from a cross-party group of more than 50 MPs and peers. The UK was among a group of countries that… Read more: MPs and peers call for UK funding of UN relief agency in Palestine to be restored
- Tory plans to abolish non-dom status riddled with loopholes, Labour saysAnalysis suggests wealthiest would save millions and Sunak’s own family could benefit to tune of £250m Conservative plans to abolish non-dom status are riddled with loopholes worth hundreds of millions of pounds for the wealthiest people in the country, Labour has claimed. Analysis by the party found that the policy, announced by Jeremy Hunt in… Read more: Tory plans to abolish non-dom status riddled with loopholes, Labour says
- Donaldson’s downfall raises questions over Stormont power-sharingUK News: While there is no immediate threat to the Northern Ireland assembly, DUP hardliners may try to make waves Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s downfall puts a question mark over power-sharing in Northern Ireland because it bears his stamp – he was the man who engineered its collapse and resurrection. The Democratic Unionist party followed him… Read more: Donaldson’s downfall raises questions over Stormont power-sharing
- MPs and peers call for UK funding of UN relief agency in Palestine to be restoredLetter to foreign secretary, David Cameron, has more than 50 signatories from across the main parties David Cameron has come under pressure to restore funding to the UN’s humanitarian relief agency in Palestine from a cross-party group of more than 50 MPs and peers. The UK was among a group of countries that halted funding… Read more: MPs and peers call for UK funding of UN relief agency in Palestine to be restored
- Queer artists call on Olly Alexander to boycott Eurovision over Israel participationUK News: Maxine Peake and Sarah Schulman among signatories of open letter asking singer to withdraw from contest More than 450 queer artists, individuals and organisations have called on the UK’s Eurovision contestant, Olly Alexander, to boycott this year’s competition in solidarity with Palestine. The actor, Maxine Peake, and Sarah Schulman, the novelist and playwright,… Read more: Queer artists call on Olly Alexander to boycott Eurovision over Israel participation
- Donaldson’s downfall raises questions over Stormont power-sharingWhile there is no immediate threat to the Northern Ireland assembly, DUP hardliners may try to make waves Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s downfall puts a question mark over power-sharing in Northern Ireland because it bears his stamp – he was the man who engineered its collapse and resurrection. The Democratic Unionist party followed him each time… Read more: Donaldson’s downfall raises questions over Stormont power-sharing
- Donaldson’s downfall raises questions over Stormont power-sharingWhile there is no immediate threat to the Northern Ireland assembly, DUP hardliners may try to make waves Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s downfall puts a question mark over power-sharing in Northern Ireland because it bears his stamp – he was the man who engineered its collapse and resurrection. The Democratic Unionist party followed him each time… Read more: Donaldson’s downfall raises questions over Stormont power-sharing
- Donaldson’s downfall raises questions over Stormont power-sharingWhile there is no immediate threat to the Northern Ireland assembly, DUP hardliners may try to make waves Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s downfall puts a question mark over power-sharing in Northern Ireland because it bears his stamp – he was the man who engineered its collapse and resurrection. The Democratic Unionist party followed him each time… Read more: Donaldson’s downfall raises questions over Stormont power-sharing
- Tories are taking to heart Trump’s playbook of division and liesUK News: Notorious attack ad against Sadiq Khan reflects political era where social media is used to provoke outrage One of the more depressing political lessons from the Brexit campaign was that it doesn’t necessarily matter if nobody believes the NHS will get an extra £350m a week, just as long as they are talking… Read more: Tories are taking to heart Trump’s playbook of division and lies
- Tories are taking to heart Trump’s playbook of division and liesUK News: Notorious attack ad against Sadiq Khan reflects political era where social media is used to provoke outrage One of the more depressing political lessons from the Brexit campaign was that it doesn’t necessarily matter if nobody believes the NHS will get an extra £350m a week, just as long as they are talking… Read more: Tories are taking to heart Trump’s playbook of division and lies
- Tories are taking to heart Trump’s playbook of division and liesUK News: Notorious attack ad against Sadiq Khan reflects political era where social media is used to provoke outrage One of the more depressing political lessons from the Brexit campaign was that it doesn’t necessarily matter if nobody believes the NHS will get an extra £350m a week, just as long as they are talking… Read more: Tories are taking to heart Trump’s playbook of division and lies
- Queer artists call on Olly Alexander to boycott Eurovision over Israel participationMaxine Peake and Sarah Schulman among signatories of open letter asking singer to withdraw from contest More than 450 queer artists, individuals and organisations have called on the UK’s Eurovision contestant, Olly Alexander, to boycott this year’s competition in solidarity with Palestine. The actor, Maxine Peake, and Sarah Schulman, the novelist and playwright, are among… Read more: Queer artists call on Olly Alexander to boycott Eurovision over Israel participation
- Tory MP Robert Halfon quits as minister and James Heappey confirms resignation, paving way for mini reshuffle – UK politics liveUK News: Robert Halfon quits as skills, apprenticeships and higher education minister as James Heappey confirms decision to step down In interviews this morning Gillian Keegan, the education secretary, admitted that special educational needs provision was in crisis, Ben Quinn reports. Universities in England could be told to terminate their arrangements with foreign countries if… Read more: Tory MP Robert Halfon quits as minister and James Heappey confirms resignation, paving way for mini reshuffle – UK politics live
- Tories are taking to heart Trump’s playbook of division and liesNotorious attack ad against Sadiq Khan reflects political era where social media is used to provoke outrage One of the more depressing political lessons from the Brexit campaign was that it doesn’t necessarily matter if nobody believes the NHS will get an extra £350m a week, just as long as they are talking about it.… Read more: Tories are taking to heart Trump’s playbook of division and lies
- Judges didn’t see what the fuss over Garrick club was about – they do nowUK News: Twelve years after former supreme court president Brenda Hale criticised membership, judges seem to finally grasp what she meant In October 2011, Brenda Hale, who was then the only woman judge in the supreme court, gave a speech to a diversity forum, organised by the law firm Norton Rose, and expressed her dismay… Read more: Judges didn’t see what the fuss over Garrick club was about – they do now
- Tory MP Robert Halfon quits as minister and James Heappey confirms resignation, paving way for mini reshuffle – UK politics liveRobert Halfon quits as skills, apprenticeships and higher education minister as James Heappey confirms decision to step down In interviews this morning Gillian Keegan, the education secretary, admitted that special educational needs provision was in crisis, Ben Quinn reports. Universities in England could be told to terminate their arrangements with foreign countries if freedom of… Read more: Tory MP Robert Halfon quits as minister and James Heappey confirms resignation, paving way for mini reshuffle – UK politics live
- British Museum closes to visitors as Energy Embargo for Palestine group gathers outsideUK News: New protest group is critical of London museum’s sponsorship by BP and seeks to make link with Gaza The British Museum closed its doors to visitors on Sunday afternoon as hundreds of protesters gathered outside to demand that it end its partnership with BP – and sought to draw a link with the… Read more: British Museum closes to visitors as Energy Embargo for Palestine group gathers outside
- Judges didn’t see what the fuss over Garrick club was about – they do nowTwelve years after former supreme court president Brenda Hale criticised membership, judges seem to finally grasp what she meant In October 2011, Brenda Hale, who was then the only woman judge in the supreme court, gave a speech to a diversity forum, organised by the law firm Norton Rose, and expressed her dismay that so… Read more: Judges didn’t see what the fuss over Garrick club was about – they do now
- Britain’s slimmed-down monarchy has been left vulnerable in wake of cancer diagnosesUK News: Fewer engagements are being conducted, and possible role of Harry as regent could raise constitutional issues A decade ago, the royal family notched up more than 4,000 engagements in a year, travelling across the UK and criss-crossing the globe. The then Prince of Wales travelled to Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Colombia; Prince Harry… Read more: Britain’s slimmed-down monarchy has been left vulnerable in wake of cancer diagnoses
- British Museum closes to visitors as Energy Embargo for Palestine group gathers outsideNew protest group is critical of London museum’s sponsorship by BP and seeks to make link with Gaza The British Museum closed its doors to visitors on Sunday afternoon as hundreds of protesters gathered outside to demand that it end its partnership with BP – and sought to draw a link with the conflict in… Read more: British Museum closes to visitors as Energy Embargo for Palestine group gathers outside
- Catherine, Princess of Wales, says it has been ‘incredibly tough couple of months for our family’ – live reactionUK News: Princess of Wales says tests after an operation found cancer was present and she is in the early stages of preventative chemotherapy * Princess of Wales receiving chemotherapy treatment for cancer * What we know about the Princess of Wales’s cancer diagnosis * Princess of Wales reveals she has cancer and is undergoing… Read more: Catherine, Princess of Wales, says it has been ‘incredibly tough couple of months for our family’ – live reaction
- Britain’s slimmed-down monarchy has been left vulnerable in wake of cancer diagnosesFewer engagements are being conducted, and possible role of Harry as regent could raise constitutional issues A decade ago, the royal family notched up more than 4,000 engagements in a year, travelling across the UK and criss-crossing the globe. The then Prince of Wales travelled to Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Colombia; Prince Harry went to… Read more: Britain’s slimmed-down monarchy has been left vulnerable in wake of cancer diagnoses
- Catherine, Princess of Wales, says it has been ‘incredibly tough couple of months for our family’ – live reactionPrincess of Wales says tests after an operation found cancer was present and she is in the early stages of preventative chemotherapy * Princess of Wales receiving chemotherapy treatment for cancer * What we know about the Princess of Wales’s cancer diagnosis * Princess of Wales reveals she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy –… Read more: Catherine, Princess of Wales, says it has been ‘incredibly tough couple of months for our family’ – live reaction
- Catherine, Princess of Wales, says it has been ‘incredibly tough couple of months for our family’ – live reactionPrincess of Wales says tests after an operation found cancer was present and she is in the early stages of preventative chemotherapy * Princess of Wales receiving chemotherapy treatment for cancer * What we know about the Princess of Wales’s cancer diagnosis * Princess of Wales reveals she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy –… Read more: Catherine, Princess of Wales, says it has been ‘incredibly tough couple of months for our family’ – live reaction
- Government suffers four defeats on Rwanda bill as peers vote to tighten safeguards – UK politics liveUK News: Lords back amendments saying bill must comply with international law, on classifying Rwanda as a safe country and independent monitoring Yesterday I covered quite a lot of comment on the Rachel Reeves’ Mais lecture based on a three-page press release sent out by Labour with advance extracts. The full speech runs to 8,000… Read more: Government suffers four defeats on Rwanda bill as peers vote to tighten safeguards – UK politics live
- Government suffers four defeats on Rwanda bill as peers vote to tighten safeguards – UK politics liveUK News: Lords back amendments saying bill must comply with international law, on classifying Rwanda as a safe country and independent monitoring Yesterday I covered quite a lot of comment on the Rachel Reeves’ Mais lecture based on a three-page press release sent out by Labour with advance extracts. The full speech runs to 8,000… Read more: Government suffers four defeats on Rwanda bill as peers vote to tighten safeguards – UK politics live
- UK politics: Jeremy Hunt hints at October election – as it happenedUK News: Chancellor says date would allow a spending review to be carried out in time for next April Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Tory MP and former business secretary, has described as “barmy” a ruling from Ofcom saying that GB News broke impartiality rules because it allowed him to present news during his show on… Read more: UK politics: Jeremy Hunt hints at October election – as it happened
- Government suffers four defeats on Rwanda bill as peers vote to tighten safeguards – UK politics liveLords back amendments saying bill must comply with international law, on classifying Rwanda as a safe country and independent monitoring Yesterday I covered quite a lot of comment on the Rachel Reeves’ Mais lecture based on a three-page press release sent out by Labour with advance extracts. The full speech runs to 8,000 words and… Read more: Government suffers four defeats on Rwanda bill as peers vote to tighten safeguards – UK politics live
- False King Charles death story spread by Russian media outletsUK News: One site tweeted of monarch’s purported demise only to later concede: ‘Most likely, the information is fake’ The news broke in the Russian media on Monday afternoon. King Charles III was dead. He was not, but no one really had time to check the details. The saga of the royal family finally had… Read more: False King Charles death story spread by Russian media outlets
- UK politics: Jeremy Hunt hints at October election – as it happenedChancellor says date would allow a spending review to be carried out in time for next April Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Tory MP and former business secretary, has described as “barmy” a ruling from Ofcom saying that GB News broke impartiality rules because it allowed him to present news during his show on the channel.… Read more: UK politics: Jeremy Hunt hints at October election – as it happened
- How Long Does Bacon Stay Good in the Refrigerator?ICYMI: I don’t know about you, but I never go through a whole package of bacon in one sitting, especially now that my boys are out of the house. That means there’s always some leftover in the package, and I often place it back in the fridge to use for later. But by the time… Read more: How Long Does Bacon Stay Good in the Refrigerator?
- Hester row and Anderson defection have left Sunak weaker than everUK News: Even centrist Tories are questioning if the PM can last till autumn after twin blows of donor scandal and rightwinger’s move to Reform On the fringes of cabinet last Tuesday ministers chatted in hushed tones about Tory mega-donor Frank Hester’s “clearly racist” remarks about Diane Abbott, revealed by the Guardian the previous night,… Read more: Hester row and Anderson defection have left Sunak weaker than ever
- Hester row and Anderson defection have left Sunak weaker than everUK News: Even centrist Tories are questioning if the PM can last till autumn after twin blows of donor scandal and rightwinger’s move to Reform On the fringes of cabinet last Tuesday ministers chatted in hushed tones about Tory mega-donor Frank Hester’s “clearly racist” remarks about Diane Abbott, revealed by the Guardian the previous night,… Read more: Hester row and Anderson defection have left Sunak weaker than ever
- False King Charles death story spread by Russian media outletsOne site tweeted of monarch’s purported demise only to later concede: ‘Most likely, the information is fake’ The news broke in the Russian media on Monday afternoon. King Charles III was dead. He was not, but no one really had time to check the details. The saga of the royal family finally had its latest… Read more: False King Charles death story spread by Russian media outlets
- How Long Does Bacon Stay Good in the Refrigerator?I don’t know about you, but I never go through a whole package of bacon in one sitting, especially now that my boys are out of the house. That means there’s always some leftover in the package, and I often place it back in the fridge to use for later. But by the time later… Read more: How Long Does Bacon Stay Good in the Refrigerator?
- How Long Does Bacon Stay Good in the Refrigerator?I don’t know about you, but I never go through a whole package of bacon in one sitting, especially now that my boys are out of the house. That means there’s always some leftover in the package, and I often place it back in the fridge to use for later. But by the time later… Read more: How Long Does Bacon Stay Good in the Refrigerator?
- Sainsbury’s and Tesco resolve technical issues that disrupted deliveriesUK News: Sainsbury’s was unable to deliver majority of daily orders, while Tesco hit by separate issue that impacted small number of deliveries Sainsbury’s has resolved technical issues that led to the cancellation of online grocery deliveries and card payments in stores on Saturday. The supermarket chain was unable to fulfil the “vast majority” of… Read more: Sainsbury’s and Tesco resolve technical issues that disrupted deliveries
- Hester row and Anderson defection have left Sunak weaker than everEven centrist Tories are questioning if the PM can last till autumn after twin blows of donor scandal and rightwinger’s move to Reform On the fringes of cabinet last Tuesday ministers chatted in hushed tones about Tory mega-donor Frank Hester’s “clearly racist” remarks about Diane Abbott, revealed by the Guardian the previous night, but concluded… Read more: Hester row and Anderson defection have left Sunak weaker than ever
- Puberty blockers: what are they and what are the concerns about them?UK News: As NHS England prepares to end routine provision for children with gender dysphoria, here’s all you need to know about them Children with gender dysphoria will no longer receive puberty suppressing hormones, also known as puberty blockers, as routine practice after an NHS England review concluded there was insufficient evidence for their safety… Read more: Puberty blockers: what are they and what are the concerns about them?
