96 m. ago Kemi Badenoch meets with Northern Ireland veterans as she urges Keir Starmer to abandon Labour's plans to scrap immunity measures from Troubles laws

The Tory leader and some of her senior MPs spoke with a group of ex-soldiers in Parliament as they protested against Labour's repeal of Northern Ireland legacy laws.

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9 h. ago Currys boss urges Labour to 'keep listening' on red tape and tax burden as chain boosts profit outlook

Alex Baldock called on Labour to help rather than hinder retailers as the group posted strong Christmas sales and upped its profit forecast.

Economics

27 h. ago In the face of Trump’s threats, Britain’s best path is clearer than ever: hurry back to Europe | Stella Creasy

Labour must urgently seek new roles and alliances, while also enhancing the UK’s own military capabilitiesStella Creasy is chair of the Labour Movement for EuropeIf the threats of Donald Trump prove anything, it is that the mantra of “shared values” with his administration is as much use as a chocolate teapot. Countries across the world are scrambling to adjust. Canada has announced a trade realignment towards China – and talk grows of counter-sanctions in Europe. If the UK wants to avoid being caught in the crossfire, there really is only one alternative: to finally take the brakes off rebuilding our common future in Europe.In the past few weeks, Nato has suffered life-changing injuries. This should not be surprising, given the repeated signals from Washington, from the anti-European screed in Trump’s National Security Strategy to the harassment of President Zelenskyy at the White House. When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time and act accordingly.Stella Cre...

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4 d. ago Labour ministers urging Keir Starmer to sack Wes Streeting are hoping to land the top job themselves, insiders say

Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls from cabinet ministers to sack Wes Streeting because rival factions are all jockeying for position to topple him as Prime Minister, it has been claimed.

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6 d. ago 'The Tories and Labour have forfeited the right to govern': How Robert Jenrick planned to urge other Conservatives to follow him to Reform before he was rumbled

As the former immigration minister was unveiled by Nigel Farage in a haphazard press conference, the Conservative Party released extracts of hi speech.

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6 d. ago 'The Tories and Labour have forfeited the right to govern': How Robert Jenrick planned to announce Reform defection

As the former immigration minister was unveiled by Nigel Farage in a haphazard press conference, the Conservative Party released extracts of hi speech.

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6 d. ago Labour MSP urged to quit Holyrood immediately after new details of friendship with paedophile emerge

EXCLUSIVE: Pam Duncan-Glancy continued her friendship with Sean Morton after he committed more child sexual offences.

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8 d. ago Labour MP urges SNP Government to support community takeover of landmark pub

The historic former coaching inn once counted famous Scots like Iain Banks as regulars.

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1 week ago NHS repeatedly releasing bodies to wrong families, Swinney warned

Scottish Labour’s Jackie Baillie urged the First Minister to take action after a ‘wrongful release’ was discovered only after cremation.

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1 week ago Builders suffer biggest slump since Covid in blow to Labour's plans to deliver 1.5m new homes

Housing activity in the construction sector was the weakest since May 2020 as experts warned tax hikes and red tape have 'smashed sentiment'.

Society

2 w. ago Angry MPs demand more support for pubs before they call last orders for good

Dozens of Labour backbenchers are urging Rachel Reeves to save landlords from being hammered by a rise in business rates and are calling for more financial help

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2 w. ago Owner of pedalo firm accuses Rachel Reeves red tape and tax hikes of killing his family's 50

Sam Jones said he can no longer afford to operate the seasonal service on Weymouth Beach in Dorset following two successive Labour budgets.

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2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 06 January: Index sets new record, Next and supermarkets rally

A boost to Next profit guidance today marked a strong start to the retail sector’s Christmas reporting season.

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2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 06 January: Index sets new record, Next surges on festive upgrade

A boost to Next profit guidance today marked a strong start to the retail sector’s Christmas reporting season.

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2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 06 January: Next profit cheer, index builds on record close

A boost to Next profit guidance today marked a strong start to the retail sector’s Christmas reporting season.

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2 w. ago Next delivers latest profit outlook hike after festive trading boost

The retailer said sales growth is set to slow in the new financial year ahead.

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4 w. ago Keir Starmer told closer EU trade ties ‘strategic necessity’ for UK firms

Labour urged to accelerate reset with Brussels as many exporters struggling to trade in the EU after Brexit dealKeir Starmer’s government has been told a closer EU trade deal is a “strategic necessity” for companies in Britain as growing numbers of exporters find it tougher to do business under the UK’s post-Brexit agreement.Calling on Labour to accelerate its reset with Brussels, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said the UK’s existing trade and cooperation agreement (TCA) was failing to help them grow their sales in the EU. Continue reading...

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