56 m. ago UK terror watchdog warns national security plan ignores escalating online threats

Independent reviewer says need to protect against online threats is now as important as need for robust armed forcesThe UK’s independent reviewer of terrorism laws has criticised the government’s latest national security strategy for failing to take online threats more seriously, despite Keir Starmer claiming it would result in “a hardening and sharpening of our approach” in the face of Russian menace.Jonathan Hall KC said it was “a very surprising omission” that the 2025 national security strategy did not focus more on online risks, including from terrorists and hostile states, which he said were now a “major vector of threat”. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago 'Screams heard' at Winter Wonderland mayhem as 'brawling' youths 'spit at police'

Two were arrested with the chaotic scenes coming just two weeks after machete-wielding youths terrorised city centre visitors near to the same Winter Wonderland event

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6 h. ago Starmer: We have to work with China – even if it threatens national security

The prime minister used his Mansion House speech to defend a ‘thawing’ of relations with Beijing – potentially laying the groundwork for a controversial new super embassy to be given approval

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7 h. ago Britain's Budget betrayal: Sir Keir Starmer vows to curb handouts...just days after £16billion welfare spending boost

The Prime Minister said the Government would make attempt to 'reform' welfare, with the current system having 'trapped people in poverty' - days after boosting handouts by £16billion a year..

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7 h. ago US and Russian demands for Ukrainian territory is ‘toughest part of peace negotiations’, says President Zelensky

US and Russian demands to give Moscow swathes of Ukrainian territory are “the most difficult” part of peace talks, President Zelensky revealed yesterday. He was speaking after marathon meetings with France's President Macron, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US envoy Steve Witkoff – who is due to meet Putin in Moscow today. Zelensky said: “The...

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7 h. ago China is a ‘real national security threat’ to UK, Starmer warns – in wake of spying concerns

SIR Keir Starmer has warned that China poses “real national security threats to the United Kingdom”, tightening his stance as tensions rise over alleged espionage attempts targeting Westminster. Speaking at the historic Guildhall, the Prime Minister said Britain could no longer afford years of “blowing hot and cold” on China, urging a clearer and more...

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8 h. ago Keir Starmer defends China stance as he claims UK must not shrink back from 'chaotic world'

The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Britain must not duck out of engaging with China, and referenced Brexit, saying the way it had been 'sold and delivered' was 'simply wrong'

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8 h. ago The RMS Starmer was going round in circles, some crew trying to scuttle the ship, while the chief purser locked herself in her cabin: QUENTIN LETTS

Here at the worm farm we had a day of wriggling. Westminster's slippery invertebrates writhed and waved their maggoty forms in the air as they vied for supremacy.

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8 h. ago China poses 'a national security threat to the UK', Sir Keir Starmer warns

In his annual Guildhall speech on foreign policy, the Prime Minister argued that failing to engage with the world's second largest economy was 'a dereliction of duty'.

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9 h. ago Keir Starmer slams Brexit 'wild promises' and takes swipe at Reform's 'corrosive' attitude

In his annual foreign policy address in the City of London, Keir Starmer said the UK’s place on the world stage had been restored under the Labour government

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9 h. ago Britain must not shrink back from ‘chaotic world’, says Starmer

In his annual Guildhall speech on foreign policy, the Prime Minister took aim at those who advocate leaving the ECHR or Nato.

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10 h. ago This PM has changed the Labour Party once – he must now do so again

Editorial: Steering the party from the nadir of Corbynism to a landslide majority is Keir Starmer’s greatest achievement – but he now faces his stiffest test in tackling its drift back towards old Labour refuseniks who are hampering pro-growth change

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10 h. ago Starmer insists there was ‘no misleading’ after claims Reeves lied in run

Keir Starmer forced to publicly defend chancellor over accusations she lied about country’s finances - as Labour MPs voice discontent

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11 h. ago OBR chair quits after inquiry into early release of budget document

Richard Hughes takes ‘full responsibility’ for watchdog error as Starmer attempts to secure chancellor’s positionThe chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility has resigned after a damning internal inquiry into the leak that threw Rachel Reeves’s budget into chaos described it as the “worst failure” in the institution’s history.The departure of Richard Hughes, who said he took “full responsibility” for the watchdog’s failure to handle sensitive information, dragged the rolling recriminations over the budget into a fifth day. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago How Britain’s ‘fiercely independent’ fiscal watchdog came undone

Tensions with ministers predated the Budget data leak that cost Richard Hughes his job — and there was relief at his exit

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11 h. ago Starmer insists there was ‘no misleading’ amid claims Reeves lied in run

Sir Keir Starmer forced to defend Rachel Reeves during speech as Labour MPs voice discontent

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11 h. ago Amanda Holden, Vicky Pattison and Tasha Ghouri lead Fashion Awards 2025 red carpet glamour in showstopping outfits

CELEBRITIES were out in force tonight as they attended the most glamorous night of the year at the Fashion Awards 2025. The star-studded awards is being held at the Royal Albert Hall and will be hosted by actor Colman Domingo. Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden dazzled in a satin strapless dress with a huge bow...

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12 h. ago Now Keir Starmer is telling porkies in vain attempt to defend Rachel Reeves

This Budget was all about keeping Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves in power, argues Brian Monteith

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13 h. ago RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Rachel Reeves lied, but ultimately the buck stops with 'Surkeir' Starmer. This gruesome twosome can't postpone their day of reckoning for ever...

When Keir Starmer became Labour leader five years ago, I thought I'd better come up with a suitable nickname. The first I fastened upon was Max Headroom.

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13 h. ago OBR chairman resigns after damning report into leak of Reeves’ Budget

The report said the leak was ‘the worst failure in the 15-year history of the OBR’

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