15 h. ago Labour tries to seem in control while The Donald unleashes chaos on the world | John Crace

Underneath the measured words you could almost smell the panic as the government scrambled to come up with a plan to respond to Trump’s tariffsWith characteristic humility and good grace Hardly.Shortly after 9pm UK time on Wednesday, the Sun-Bed King made his way to the White House Rose Garden, looking every bit the dishonest bookie as he held up a board with every country’s separate tariff. He might as well have been signposting the odds on a global recession. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago London Luton Airport To Expand After UK Government Overrules Planners

London Luton Airport To Expand After UK Government Overrules Planners  Aviation Week

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17 h. ago Welsh Government warned it's 'missed a trick' with planned changes to school dinners

The take-up of universal free school meals has been slower than they expected in some schools

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19 h. ago Luton airport expansion given green light by Government despite advice to reject plan

Luton was the UK’s fifth busiest airport last year, with 16.9 million passengers travelling on 132,000 flights

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21 h. ago Government AI plans depend on ‘more remuneration’ for creatives, says minister

Culture minister Sir Chris Bryant told MPs the UK is a ‘content superpower’ as he defended Government plans on AI and copyright law.

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32 h. ago British taxpayers subsidised power firm Drax to the tune of £869million last year

The controversial Drax wood-burning plant in North Yorkshire has received billions of pounds from the Government in recent years due to imported biomass being treated as renewable fuel.

Economics

37 h. ago MP behind assisted dying plan won't rule out plan returning as a Government Bill if it fails crunch vote this month

The Labour MP behind the assisted dying plan said that while she is 'focused on getting the Bill passed' it would be a 'tragedy' if it takes another decade before the subject is revisited.

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42 h. ago Do you think Trump's tariffs will derail the government’s economic plans? Vote here

With Donald Trump expected to outline the plans of 'Liberation Day' tariffs this evening, we want to know if you think the President's hiked levies will derail our government’s economic plans. Have your say in our poll

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45 h. ago Starmer promises ‘calm, pragmatic approach’ as Trump tariffs loom

British businesses are braced for the impact of the US president’s tariffs, which have the potential to derail the UK Government’s economic plans.

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46 h. ago UK Government taken to court over 'plans to massively increase number of flights'

A case against the UK Government has been taken to court this week, for its plans to massively increase the number of flights from the UK under the controversial Jet Zero Strategy

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49 h. ago Glasgow Labour leader calls on UK Government to scrap plans to cut disability benefits

EXCLUSIVE: Long-serving councillor George Redmond claimed the proposals were something a Tory chancellor could have announced.

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52 h. ago Scottish Labour under 'pressure' over Holyrood vote on UK Government welfare cuts

EXCLUSIVE: MSPs will be forced to take a position on the Labour Government plan to save billions from the social security budget.

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56 h. ago Australia election 2025 live: Dutton hints at cuts to ABC if he finds ‘waste’; Coalition to designate gas a ‘critical mineral’

Coalition senator Susan McDonald told a gas industry conference in Sydney the Coalition government’s plan if elected. Follow today’s news liveAnywhere but Canberra: Australian voters on what matters to themInteractive guide to electorates in the Australian electionListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastForeign minister Penny Wong has told RN Breakfast says Labor is “realistic” on what outcomes the government could achieve on tariffs with the Trump administration.We’ll keep working hard for the best outcome, but I think all of us are realistic. As the prime minister made it clear yesterday, we are not willing to trade away the things that make Australia the best country in the world, like our healthcare system. We don’t want the Americanisation of our healthcare system. We won’t be weakening our biosecurity laws, and we won’t be trading away our P...

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58 h. ago 'Flying taxis' could become 'everyday reality' as government unveils £20 million plan

Brits could be catching flying taxis in just two years' time under futuristic plans unveiled by the Government - ministers are also hoping to use drones to fight crime and help the NHS

Economics

3 d. ago Plans to woo Donald Trump on lavish Glen Sannox tour of Scottish islands revealed

The leaked Scottish Government plans include a visit for Donald Trump to the isle of Lewis - the birthplace of his mother Mary Anne MacLeod

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3 d. ago April Fool: Plans to woo Donald Trump on lavish Glen Sannox tour of Scottish islands revealed

The leaked Scottish Government plans include a visit for Donald Trump to the isle of Lewis - the birthplace of his mother Mary Anne MacLeod

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3 d. ago Nursing bosses warn lack of staffing needs puts SNP's NHS vision at risk of falling flat

Fears have been raised over a lack of workforce planning in the Scottish Government’s NHS improvement plan.

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3 d. ago The three major improvements that could see more bus services in Wales

A single network, timetable and ticketing system is planned as part of the Welsh Government’s goal to deliver frequent, reliable and affordable buses nationwide.

Politics

4 d. ago Heather burning ban on peatland to be expanded under Government plans

Healthy peatlands can help tackle climate change, reduce flood risk, improve water quality and support rare wildlife.

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4 d. ago Digitising UK trade ‘could unlock £250bn in economic growth’ – even with Trump tariffs

With the US president’s tariffs on the UK now looking inevitable, the International Chambers of Commerce is urging the government to adopt a trade plan which could boost the economy by a quarter of a trillion pounds

Economics