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UK Slashes Overseas Aid Budget, Prioritizes Crisis Zones Amid Major Cuts

The UK government has unveiled a sharply reduced foreign aid budget , narrowing its focus to the world’s most urgent crises and conflicts. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper disclosed significant funding cuts to several countries, sparking concern among aid groups and opposition politicians about the global consequences of this shift.

EPA/Shutterstock Members of the Muslim community pray ahead of the 'open iftar' Ramadan dinner event at Trafalgar Square in London
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Kemi Badenoch Supports Tory MP Amid Controversy Over Muslim Prayer Event in Trafalgar Square

A heated debate has erupted within UK politics after a public Muslim prayer event held during Ramadan in central London sparked sharp criticism from a Conservative MP and subsequent backing from a senior party figure. Kemi Badenoch , a prominent Conservative minister, has publicly supported her colleague Nick Timothy following his controversial remarks describing the event as an “act of domination.” What Sparked the Controversy?

Reuters A UK base on Cyprus
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Cyprus President Demands Candid Talks on Future of UK Military Bases

Cyprus stands at a crossroads as its leader, President Nikos Christodoulides , calls for an open and honest dialogue about the continued presence of the United Kingdom’s military bases on the island. Describing the bases as a “colonial consequence,” Christodoulides insists that once tensions in the Middle East subside, Cyprus and the UK must engage in frank discussions regarding the bases’ status and future.

PA Media Nigel Farage, who has thinning grey hair, leans on a podium with his right arm outstretched. He is in front of a blue screen.
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Reform UK Promises to Slash Scottish Income Tax Below UK Levels in Bold Election Manifesto

Reform UK has unveiled an ambitious plan to dramatically reduce income tax rates in Scotland, aiming to position the country as the most attractive place to live and work within the UK. As the party launches its manifesto ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, leader Malcolm Offord has committed to aligning Scotland’s tax system with England’s before cutting rates even further.

EPA Protesters demonstrate against the decriminalisation of abortion outside the House of Lords
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House of Lords Approves Landmark Move to Decriminalise Abortion

The House of Lords has taken a decisive step by voting in favour of decriminalising abortion, following a similar decision by MPs last summer. This historic shift seeks to remove abortion from the scope of a 164-year-old Victorian law, aiming to modernise the legal framework surrounding reproductive rights in England and Wales.

PA Media Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle wearing a hi-vis vest during a visit to Tata Steel's Port Talbot plant.
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UK Sets Ambitious Goal to Produce Half of Its Steel and Slash Imports

The UK government has boldly raised its target to manufacture 50% of the steel used domestically while imposing hefty tariffs on imported steel beyond strict new quotas. This move aims to protect the struggling British steel industry from cheaper foreign competition and boost domestic production, signaling a major shift in the country’s industrial policy.

EPA Angela Rayner wearing a mauve blazer against a red background. She has long auburn hair and a fringe.
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Angela Rayner Condemns UK Immigration Reforms as ‘Un-British’ and a ‘Breach of Trust’

Angela Rayner , Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, has issued a forceful warning against the UK government’s proposed immigration reforms, describing them as “un-British” and a “breach of trust” for migrants already living in the country. Her remarks come amid plans to drastically increase the time migrant workers and refugees must wait before qualifying for permanent settlement in the UK.

House of Commons Keir Starmer standing in the House of Commons, while his MPs look on. He is wearing a dark suit and a purple tie.
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PM Keir Starmer Dodges Questions on Mandelson Epstein Discussion Before Ambassador Appointment

Sir Keir Starmer faced intense scrutiny in the House of Commons over whether he personally discussed Peter Mandelson’s controversial links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before appointing the peer as the UK’s ambassador to the United States. Despite repeated questioning from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch , the Prime Minister declined to confirm if such a conversation took place, instead apologizing for the appointment itself and shifting focus to criticize Badenoch’s stance on Ira

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