10 h. ago Government issues statement after thousands call for UK ban on 'cruel sport'

The government has responded to a petition that says no animal should suffer for sport or entertainment

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12 h. ago Government issues Winter Fuel Payment warning for UK pensioners as money sent out

The Department for Work and Pensions is warning pensioners to look out for scam texts

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13 h. ago Government issues statement on 'harmful' social media trends putting children in danger

Some of the popular challenges have led to hospitalisation and death

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13 h. ago Government issues statement on Manchester Airport drop off and pick up charges

Labour MP says "consumers should be treated fairly" amid Manchester Airport debate

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14 h. ago Lough Neagh algae blight is significant crisis for all Ireland, says McDonald

Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald said there should be a national focus on the issue, including from the Irish Government.

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44 h. ago Marjorie Taylor Greene tells Bill Maher she believes extraterrestrials are demons

Georgia Republican lawmaker also claims she didn’t know Rothschild family, of her ‘space laser’ theory, was JewishRepublican US House member Marjorie Taylor Greene has said she believes in demons, surmising that they might be aliens who fell from heaven, and claims to have been unaware that key figures in the antisemitic space lasers conspiracy she floated were Jewish.She made those bizarre remarks as a guest on Friday on HBO’s Real Time With Bill Maher after winning some fans among Democrats who once loathed her – yet had come to appreciate how the far-right Georgia representative had recently broken with Republicans on various issues. Those include healthcare, Gaza, the federal government shutdown that began on 1 October and the handling of documents pertaining to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who was friends with Donald Trump before the latter man won two presidencies. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Trump administration blocked from suspending Snap benefits for millions of Americans

One judge issued temporary restraining order while another judge ruled the government must continue to fund program that helps low-income householdsUS politics live – latest updatesTwo federal judges issued back-to-back rulings on Friday in separate cases ordering the Trump administration to use contingency funds to continue paying for food stamps during the government shutdown.A federal judge in Rhode Island on Friday afternoon blocked the Trump administration from suspending all food aid for millions of Americans, in a case brought by a group of US cities, non-profit organizations and a trade union. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Trump administration warns of air travel ‘disaster’ next month as White House hosts Halloween event: Live updates

Trump and his senior administration officials have said they will not negotiate with Democrats on policy issues until the government is reopened

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4 d. ago Vance blasts Democrats for holding Americans ‘hostage’ with shutdown as paychecks go unpaid: Live updates

Trump and his senior administration officials have said they will not negotiate with Democrats on policy issues until the government is reopened

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4 d. ago Britain would do well to remember where its power over China lies | Simon Jenkins

It’s ridiculous for the government to splurge on defence while it slashes spending on its most valuable asset: cultureThe US has backed down in its tariff war with China. Thanks to Donald Trump’s egotistical diplomacy, rare earths can again flow one way, soya beans the other, and less of the chemicals used to make fentanyl in between. No matter that the war was Trump’s own idea and seems to have been a stunt. The stunt is over. Trump has played his favourite game of dealmaker, much to the discomfort of millions.Meanwhile Britain still cannot make up its mind if China is its enemy. In 2008 British officials visited the Beijing Olympics authorities to discuss the next games in London in 2012. The government told them to “raise” human rights issues, about which the British government was most concerned. I am told the Chinese reacted with sympathy at the Britons’ embarrassment at broaching the matter, and then everyone got down to business. Soon China was a friend, certainly to David Ca...

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4 d. ago Government issues update as DWP set to make 'unprecedented' PIP changes

The government benefit has never been fully reviewed in the 12 years since it was launched

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5 d. ago Trump celebrates winning 'war' on climate change after Bill Gates admits he was 'completely WRONG'

The president, who has long been a skeptic of government programs attempting to solve the issue and even declared it a hoax, declared victory on Truth Social Wednesday night.

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5 d. ago Female survivors of grooming gangs demand apology from Nigel Farage

Exclusive: Five women said Reform leader’s comments that they were victims of other types of sexual abuse were ‘degrading’Five women have asked for an apology from Nigel Farage after he suggested they were not victims of grooming gangs.Last week, they wrote to Keir Starmer saying they would only remain on a panel advising the government’s inquiry into the issue if the safeguarding minister Jess Phillips stayed in post and “anyone who believes their evidence should be included” could contribute. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago 'Perfect storm': Prison officers warn 'crisis point' in Scotland's prisons has already been reached

Prison officers are demanding more government funding to help tackle the issues caused by overcrowding.

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6 d. ago UK government issues update on Warm Home Discount eligibility for renters

Millions of people will receive the one-off financial support in the coming weeks

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6 d. ago Government issues £150 Warm Home Discount update as thousands of families told to act

Letters will start being sent out today

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8 d. ago US airports report over 20 air traffic controller shortage triggers in one day

Transportation secretary says figure is ‘one of the highest we’ve seen’ since 1 October as shutdown drags onUS airports have reported more than 20 incidents of air traffic controller shortages on Saturday, said Sean Duffy, transportation secretary, in the latest sign of the government shutdown’s impact.A ground stop was issued by the agency at Los Angeles international airport due to the air traffic controller staffing shortages at around 11.30am ET (15.30 GMT). The restriction covered most of the southern California region and delays are likely when flights resume. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago US airports report over 20 air traffic controller shortage incidents in one day

Transportation secretary says figure is ‘one of the highest we’ve seen’ since 1 October as shutdown drags onUS airports have reported more than 20 incidents of air traffic controller shortages on Saturday, said Sean Duffy, transportation secretary, in the latest sign of the government shutdown’s impact.A ground stop was issued by the agency at Los Angeles international airport due to the air traffic controller staffing shortages at around 11.30am ET (15.30 GMT). The restriction covered most of the southern California region and delays are likely when flights resume. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Three DWP benefits face being scrapped in weeks as government issue warning

The Labour Chancellor is reportedly considering sweeping changes to the widely-used Motability scheme in her upcoming Autumn Budget.

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9 d. ago Government issues urgent Bonfire Night firework warning as 48k sign petition

Ministers officially responded to a petition to reduce the noise generated by Bonfire Night fireworks to 90 decibels, but has now issued a warning to those who could be affected

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