7 h. ago Starmer toughens rhetoric on Trump and decries pressure over Greenland

PM also accuses Kemi Badenoch of supporting efforts by the US president to ‘undermine the government’s position’UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has noticeably hardened his rhetoric towards Donald Trump, telling the Commons that the US president’s condemnation of the Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius was intended to weaken the UK’s resolve over Greenland.In a sometimes angry exchange with Kemi Badenoch at prime minister’s questions, Starmer denounced the Conservative leader’s use of Trump’s words to push back against the Chagos deal, saying the president had not been sincere in his objections. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Endometriosis and Adenomyosis key 'days' off update as Government responds and 'days left' to sign

A massive campaign could force an MP showdown by there is only a short time left to secure it

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37 h. ago Eligible people missing one key DWP payment have just 8 days to meet key deadline

If you think you're eligible but haven't received it, you'll need to contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre

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38 h. ago Plans for huge Chinese embassy in London approved by government

Plans for huge Chinese embassy in London approved by government - live updates  BBCRoyal Mint Court residents plan legal challenge if Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London approved  The GuardianBreaking | China’s mega embassy in London approved, clears way for Starmer visit  South China Morning Post

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44 h. ago Government update on calls for major driving rule change for 'box junctions'

Box junctions are road markings of crisscross yellow lines that help keep intersections clear

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53 h. ago Government issues update on new planning rules that could affect anyone with a garden

The government has addressed the proposed changes on building on land around homes, including gardens

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53 h. ago Government issues update on Blue Badge rules for drivers travelling to France and Spain

The Department for Transport has issued the update for drivers travelling to France and Spain

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63 h. ago Government issues update on tackling dazzling headlight glare amid driver complaints

This issue is particularly prevalent at this time of year

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5 d. ago Bank of England governor hits out at populism as Trump interferes in US Fed

Andrew Bailey says he and heads of other institutions have duty to ‘challenge back’ populist narrativesBusiness live – latest updatesThe governor of the Bank of England has urge the world’s leading global institutions to fight back against the rise of populism, warning that it represents one of the biggest threats to improvements in living standards.In a thinly veiled response to Donald Trump’s attempts to interfere with the independence of the US Federal Reserve, Andrew Bailey said that he and the heads of other institutions had a duty to “challenge back” populist narratives. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Idris Elba on 'embarrassing' reason he nearly missed the chance of a knighthood

The actor was left with a very short time in which to respond to the invitation to be honoured, from King Charles

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6 d. ago Tribunal nurse Sandie Peggie ‘has been through hell’, Kemi Badenoch says

The Tory leader met nurse Sandie Peggie in Edinburgh on Thursday – and afterwards called on the UK Government to issue updated gender guidance.

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7 d. ago Palestine Action hunger strike ends after 73 days after 'one of key demands met'

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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7 d. ago BREAKING: Kensington Palace issues major Kate Middleton update on key event in just days

Kensington Palace has announced that the Prince and Princess of Wales will be making a special trip in the coming days where they will carry out a string of engagements

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9 d. ago Government issues update on Grok AI row as new law to come into force this week

The Technology Secretary has slammed X's Grok AI for creating 'weapons of abuse'

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9 d. ago Hungary grants asylum to former Polish minister amid abuse of power investigation

Former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro faces allegations he ran a criminal group while in governmentEurope live – latest updatesA former Polish minister who is under investigation for alleged abuse of power during his time in the conservative-nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) government has been granted political asylum in Hungary.Zbigniew Ziobro, the former justice minister, was one of the most prominent faces of the PiS government and played a central role in its controversial judiciary reforms, which critics say undermined the rule of law and the independence of courts, leading to prolonged conflict with the EU. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago UK Grok ban live: Government to give update on X deepfake row after Musk lashes out over Ofcom probe

The government is due to provide an update on X’s deepfake row on Monday

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9 d. ago 'Dangerous dogs' breed ban change plan update as Government responds

A parliamentary petition on breed bans has now received more than 11,000 signatures

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9 d. ago Government update issued on 'dangerous dogs' breed bans like XL Bullies in UK

Under the Dangerous Dogs Act, owning a dog that is dangerously out of control is illegal, no matter the breed

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1 week ago Government says changes to Grok ‘insulting’ and urges Ofcom to update ‘in days’

X has faced a backlash after reports that users of its AI chatbot had prompted it to create sexualised images of people, including children.

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1 week ago Track renewal means no trains on key Welsh route for 11 days

Network Rail has apologised for any inconvenience the works will cause

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