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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.

PM Dodges Questions on Mandelson-Epstein Link Before Ambassador Appointment

PM Dodges Questions on Mandelson-Epstein Link Before Ambassador Appointment Sir Keir Starmer deflected intense scrutiny over whether he personally confronted
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UK Government Reverses AI Copyright Policy After Artist Backlash

UK Government Reverses AI Copyright Policy After Artist Backlash The UK government has dramatically reversed its stance on the contentious
Laura Kuenssberg (L) sits talking to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Kuenssberg wears a black suit jacket, black trousers and cream top. Her hands are clasped beside her hip. Zelensky sits oposite her and is wearing a black suit jacket, black shirt and black trousers. His hand is slightly raised as he talks. The pair are sat on beige chairs, behind them is a grey curtain and three lamps. The carpet beneath them is dark blue with a cream floral pattern.

Ukraine Faces Missile Shortage Amid Middle East Conflict, Warns Zelensky

Ukraine Faces Missile Shortage Amid Middle East Conflict, Warns Zelensky Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a stark warning that Ukraine’s missile
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Reeves Empowers Mayors with New Local Tax Control Plan

Reeves Empowers Mayors with New Local Tax Control Plan Chancellor Rachel Reeves will grant regional mayors unprecedented authority over tax
PA Media Green leader Zack Polanski speaking at the New Economics Foundation

Greens Demand £8.4bn Energy Support Fund Amid Rising Bill Fears

Green Party Leader Zack Polanski Urges Government to Shield Households from Energy Price Surge Zack Polanski , leader of the
Reuters Three RAF Typhoon aircraft, with their canopies open, prepare to depart RAF Coningsby for Qatar

Ministers still wrangling over delayed defence investment plan

UK Defence Investment Plan Faces Lengthy Delays Amid Government Disputes UK Defence Investment Plan Remains Stalled as Ministers Clash The
Getty Images A woman in a wheelchair in front of a group of protesters holding placards arguing against assisted dying

Scotland Rejects Assisted Dying Bill After Intense Debate

Scotland Rejects Assisted Dying Bill After Intense Debate The Scottish Parliament has decisively rejected the pioneering Assisted Dying for Terminally
EPA/Shutterstock Donald Trump is pointing as he answers a question. He is wearing a dark coloured suit, white shirt and a yellow tie. He is also wearing a US flag badge on his lapel.

Trump Criticizes UK’s Hesitant Stance on Iran Strait Crisis

Trump Criticizes UK’s Hesitant Stance on Iran Strait Crisis US President Donald Trump sharply rebuked the UK government for its
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Iran Conflict Sends Shockwaves Through UK Economy

How Missile Strikes in Iran Are Disrupting UK Mortgages and Inflation Missile attacks on an Iranian oil field are triggering
EPA Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood walking to a car wearing dark brown glasses, red lipstick, and a light grey blazer.

UK Government Faces Backlash Over Tougher Migration Settlement Rules

UK Government Faces Backlash Over Tougher Migration Settlement Rules The UK government is poised to overhaul its immigration system by
PA Media Angela Rayner speaks into a microphone against the backdrop of speakers at a Liverpool night club

Angela Rayner’s Bold Speech Sparks Labour Leadership Debate

Angela Rayner's Bold Speech Sparks Labour Leadership Debate Angela Rayner delivered a blistering, no-holds-barred critique of her party’s leadership that
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Essential Guide to May 2026 Elections in England, Scotland & Wales

Essential Guide to May 2026 Elections in England, Scotland & Wales On Thursday, 7 May 2026, millions of voters across
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