16 h. ago Kemi Badenoch joins protesters calling for Government to stop China mega

The Government is facing mounting calls to reject Beijing’s plans for the embassy at Royal Mint Court over security concerns.

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41 h. ago ‘The dollar is losing credibility’: why central banks are scrambling for gold

Experts say central banks are increasingly stuffing their vaults as an insurance policy in a volatile worldFifteen minutes after takeoff, the call came for Serbia’s central bank governor: millions of dollars’ worth of gold bars, destined for a high-security Belgrade vault, had been left on the runway of a Swiss airport.In air freight – despite the extraordinary value of bullion – fresh flowers, food and other perishables still take priority. “We learned this the hard way,” Jorgovanka Tabaković told a conference late last year. Continue reading...

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62 h. 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.

Events

65 h. ago UK rule change that will make it easier to be called up for war

Thousands of people will be able to be called up for war by the UK government under new legislation designed to make the nation better prepared for 'times of crisis'

Events

3 d. ago Two Scots Labour MPs rebel against UK Government over ban on animal testing protests

Irene Campbell and Brian Leishman were among 26 Labour MPs who voted against allowing the Government to call the sites national infrastructure

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3 d. ago US Interior Secretary and top Donald Trump official calls on UK Government not to enforce blanket ban on trophy hunting imports

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said such legislation 'risks unintended consequences' for wildlife protection 'both in the United States and abroad'.

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3 d. ago Accused US grave robber allegedly admits he sold human remains online

Jonathan Gerlach remains in custody after officials say they found skulls, bones and other remains in his car and homeThe Pennsylvania man suspected of stealing more than 100 pieces of human remains from a historic cemetery has allegedly admitted to selling some of them online – while the graveyard solicits donations to upgrade its security.Jonathan Gerlach’s purported admission, along with the most complete account yet of how he caught the attention of law enforcement, are contained in search warrants obtained by authorities investigating a case one government official called “a horror movie come to life”. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Labour MP ‘baffled’ government still uses X after minister calls Grok’s sexualised images ‘weapons of abuse’

Charlotte Nichols calls on technology secretary to set out ‘red line’ social media firms must cross before government switches to alternative platforms

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5 d. ago Here's how AP reports on the death toll from Iran's protests

The difficulty of tracking the death toll from Iran's nationwide protests has been compounded by the government's decision to shut down the internet and international calling

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5 d. ago Government open to law change amid calls to proscribe Iranian military branch

Peter Kyle said ministers were committed to supporting the country’s citizens as they face brutal government suppression.

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7 d. ago Government faces call from teachers to ban social media for under

'Teachers are dealing every day with the fallout of a social media landscape not originally designed and not suitable for children'

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7 d. ago Protesters outside US consulate in Edinburgh call for release of Maduro

The demonstrators also called for the Scottish Government to suspend co-operation with the US Government.

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8 d. ago Doctors strike called off after Scottish Government offer new £133m pay deal

NHS strikes in Scotland could again be averted after a new pay deal was offered by the Scottish Government.

Economics

8 d. ago £100,000 charitable sum issued for farmers as calls grow for government 'thank you' payment

The charity is offering payments of up to £1,000 per any farming family business impacted by the snow.

Economics

8 d. ago Government urged to make nutrition labels on front of food packaging mandatory

Which? called on the Government to make the change amid what it described as an ‘obesity crisis’.

Politics

8 d. ago Russian Oreshnik missile strike on Ukraine ‘escalatory and unacceptable’, say UK, France and Germany – Europe live

Keir Starmer accuses Kremlin of ‘using fabricated allegations’ to justify attack after call with Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel MacronPope Leo also chooses to express a view on the recent events in Venezuela, calling for world governments – I think he means US president Donald Trump in particular – to “respect the will” of the Venezuelan people.Goes without saying that it’s particularly important coming from the first US pope.“I wish to repeat my urgent appeal that peaceful political solutions to the current situation should be sought, keeping in mind the common good of the peoples and not the defence of partisan interests.”“This pertains, in particular to Venezuela. In light of recent developments in this regard, I renew my appeal to respect the will of the Venezuelan people and to safeguard the human and civil rights of all ensuring a future of stability and concord.”“The Holy See strongly reiterates the pressing need for an immediate ceasefire and for dialogue motivated by a sincere...

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8 d. ago Britain calls for transition in Iran to 'fair and democratic' government as protests grow in Tehran

Demonstrators have taken to the streets of Iran’s capital and in other cities

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9 d. ago Government responds to calls to stop local elections being cancelled

Cancelling local elections is 'voter suppression and undemocratic', according to a petition with more than 100,000 signatures

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9 d. ago Some US media are cheerleading Trump’s Venezuela raid. That’s not their job | Margaret Sullivan

An almost admiring feeling pervaded the early coverage – and not just among right-leaning outletsIf you believe the early public opinion polls, Americans are uncertain about last weekend’s raid on Venezuela and the seizure of the country’s leader, Nicolás Maduro.But many in the media seem to be trying to move that wavering needle to approval.Margaret Sullivan is a Guardian US columnist writing on media, politics and culture Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Elon Musk's X should be ditched by Labour, former Cabinet minister demands

Louise Haigh, who was previously Transport Secretary, called on the Labour Party and the Government to ditch Elon Musk's X after its AI chatbot was used for sexualised deepfakes

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