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Keir Starmer says he's 'not surprised' that Russia dismissed Ukraine ceasefire deal

Sir Keir Starmer announced NHS England will be abolished to "cut bureaucracy"

PM abolishes NHS England in bid to reshape 'overcautious and flabby' state - with thousands to lose jobs

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves arrives in Downing Street, London, for a Cabinet meeting. Picture date: Tuesday March 11, 2025.

Record five million forced into higher rate tax band as fears Reeves will impose mini-Budget freeze loom

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Nigel Farage

Reform UK organisers and members threatened with dismissal if they speak to media

London, UK. 29th Jan, 2025. British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer leaves No 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly PMQ Prime Minister Questions at Parliament. Credit: Uwe Deffner/Alamy Live News

Starmer set to slash red tape as PM plans to harness AI in Whitehall in 'era of instability'

Keir Starmer Departs Downing Street for PMQs in London

AI could replace some work of civil servants - as Starmer to announce crackdown on government waste

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Andy Burnham calls for sweeping reforms to benefits system as proposed welfare changes spark concern

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Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds apologises to House for 'inadvertently' claiming to be solicitor

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Trump takes on Europe: President vows to respond to latest EU counter-tariffs

The Met confirmed it has started an investigation Rupert Lowe

Met Police launches investigation into suspended Reform MP Rupert Lowe

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Exchequer Secretary James Murray, second furthers from the left, is set to scrap tax returns for hundreds of thousands of Brits.

Government set to scrap tax returns for 300,000 Brits with 'side-hustles'

Stock Exchange on Wall Street on Monday, March 10, 2025 in New York City. Stocks dropped after President Donald Trump didn't rule out a recession with U.S. tariffs being implemented.

US shares plummet again as Trump's refusal to rule out recession continues to rock America's economy

Mike Amesbury, the MP for Runcorn and Helsby in Cheshire arrives for sentencing on February 24, 2025 in Chester, England.

Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury to resign over assault conviction after punching constituent, triggering by-election

The Ukrainian president has arrived in Saudi Arabia on the eve of vital peace talks between Ukrainian and US officials hosted in the country, which he won’t attend.

Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi Arabia to push for ceasefire ahead of crunch US peace talks

President Donald Trump waves to the media as he walks on South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, Sunday, March 9, 2025.

'I hate to predict things' - Trump refuses to rule out US recession as trade war sends shocks through stock market

Mr Carney, 59, replaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January but remains in post until his successor is sworn in.

Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney send strong message to Trump after becoming Canadian prime minister

Migrants will have to earn more to qualify for UK work visa under proposed Conservative amendments to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.

Migrants will have to earn more to qualify for UK work visa under proposed Conservative amendment to border bill

It was the "right and proper" decision to hold an independent investigation into allegations of bullying in Rupert Lowe's offices, the Reform UK deputy leader has said.

Suspending Rupert Lowe was 'right and proper' decision says Reform deputy leader Richard Tice

Reform UK MP, Rupert Lowe

Reform row rumbles on as Rupert Lowe claims he was 'warned' by leadership for being 'outspoken' about deportations

Nigel Farage has said that the public "does not like political parties that engage in constant infighting", in his first intervention since Rupert Lowe had the Reform UK whip suspended.

Reform UK’s ‘sense of unity has been dented’ after Rupert Lowe row but party ‘acted responsibly’, Farage says

The Russian Embassy in London

UK to expel Russian diplomat and spouse as Foreign Office condemns 'aggressive harassment' of British officials

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Keir Starmer told MPs that all options are open in response to Donald Trump's tariffs

Keir Starmer promises to 'keep all options on the table' after UK hit by Trump tariffs

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Nigel Farage has said there is 'no way back' into Reform UK for Rupert Lowe.

Nigel Farage warns 'no way back' for Rupert Lowe in Reform UK amid bullying investigation

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Edinburgh Scotland, UK 06 February 2025. Nicola Sturgeon MSP at the Scottish Parliament for First Minister Questions. credit sst/alamy live news

Scotland's former first minister Nicola Sturgeon announces she won't seek re-election

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Mr Gould, an aide of Wes Streeting, plead guilty on Monday to two counts of exposing himself to a 13-year-old girl

Wes Streeting’s aide accused of exposing himself to 13-year-old girl

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A logo is pictured outside the Treasury building in central London.

Government announces cash reward scheme for whistleblowers who expose tax avoidance and fraud

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Couples who suffer miscarriages could get bereavement leave -with the government backing a proposed change.

Government backs paid bereavement leave for couples who suffer miscarriages

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer Hosts Reception At Downing Street To Celebrate International Women's Day

Keir Starmer hails 'remarkable breakthrough' in talks between Ukraine and US as 30-day ceasefire agreed

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David Lammy

Beijing slams Lammy for 'sowing discord' with visit to South China Sea

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Rupert Lowe

'All I did was stand up to Farage': Suspended Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe breaks silence as police launch probe

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Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle takes part in the Call the Cabinet phone-in on LBC hosted by Shelagh Fogarty.

Online safety laws not up for negotiation in deal to exempt Britain from Donald Trump's tariff plan, Tech Secretary tells LBC

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London, UK. 04th Mar, 2025. A protester holds a placard during the demonstration. Farmers marched through Central London on Pancake Day in their continued campaign to protest against the newly proposed Family Farm Tax.

Farmers could be forced to sell fields below market rate under proposed government land grab

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Houses overshadowed by electricity pylons are set to receive money off their energy bills.

Brits living near pylons to get thousands off electricity bills amid Labour planning overhaul - will you benefit?

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The Home Secretary is set to 'crackdown' on antisocial behaviour

Labour to 'reclaim streets' plagued by antisocial behaviour as party criticises Tories' 'weak' and 'inconsistent' response

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Kemi Badenoch believes there needs to be more "more effective control over our borders"

Human Rights Act should no longer be applied to immigration decisions, say the Conservatives

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Reform MP begs Nigel Farage to 'have dinner' with him in social media rant after party report him to police

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