63 h. 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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2 d. ago RSPCA 'help our birds' seeds and fruit plea issued to UK households as snow hits

The animal charity has called on the public to help protect local wildlife during the difficult winter months

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4 d. ago Venezuela ‘turning over’ $2bn in oil to US, Trump says, in move that could cut supply to China

Deal indicates Venezuelan government is responding to Trump’s demand that they open up to US oil companies or risk more military interventionDonald Trump has said Venezuela will be “turning over” $2bn worth of Venezuelan crude to the United States, a flagship negotiation that would divert supplies from China while helping Venezuela avoid deeper oil production cuts.“This Oil will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President of the United States of America, to ensure it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States!” Trump said in a post online. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Parents given answer after 125,000 people demand school week is cut to four days

The Government was forced to respond to a debate on a four-day school week after more than 125,000 people signed a petition calling for ministers to introduce one

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1 week ago Eurostar slowly resumes but passengers face more cancellations and delays

Passengers told to expect knock-on impacts after power supply problem and broken down train halted services on TuesdayRail traffic through the Channel tunnel slowly resumed on Wednesday with more cancellations and delays after an electricity failure on Tuesday stranded thousands of passengers and trapped some for a night in a powerless train.Two London-Paris trains were cancelled and most trips were delayed in both directions as Eurostar warned of “knock-on impacts” on New Year’s Eve. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Fears Labour could deny millions of Britons the chance to vote by cancelling even more elections in the new year

The fear of an electoral wipeout in May 'is now influencing much thinking within the Labour Party' and could see Sir Keir Starmer delay further polls, Lord Hayward said.

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2 w. ago I'm A Celeb star Aitch wears a Santa hat as he stocks up on three bottles of Southern Comfort ahead of festivities getting underway

The rapper, 25, real name Harrison James Armstrong, donned a Santa's hat as he called into a local shop for three bottles of Southern Comfort whiskey.

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3 w. ago Speed limit call at danger stretch of Stirling road labelled "life

The issues with accidents on the stretch of the A84 near Blairdrummond were raised as a rethink on speed limits on Scotland's roads was blasted by an MSP.

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3 w. ago BORIS JOHNSON: When elections are being scrapped by the ruling party, what's the difference between Britain and an African dictatorship?

Oh come off it! Pull the other one, darling. It's got bells on. In trying to justify their decision to cancel elections next year, the Labour Government has just descended to complete absurdity.

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3 w. ago Fury as millions of voters face elections being delayed for another year as government plans hit setback

Ministers have written to 63 councils scheduled to hold elections in May 2026

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3 w. ago ‘He offended almost everyone’: British baker’s comments on Mexican bread spark outrage

A Mexico City baker has apologised after he called local bread rolls ‘ugly’

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3 w. ago Fury as millions of voters could see elections delayed for another year as government plans hit setback

Ministers have written to 63 councils scheduled to hold elections in May 2026

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3 w. ago Sen. London Lamar calls for Tennessee cannabis reform after federal reclassification

Sen. London Lamar calls for Tennessee cannabis reform after federal reclassification  Local 3 News

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3 w. ago Reform councillor poses with fascist Homeland member who claims 'black people can't be Scottish'

EXCLUSIVE: Claire Mackie-Brown was pictured at a "local rally" alongside Josh Fernie, who this week called for all Jews and Muslims living in the UK to be deported.

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3 w. ago Government responds to calls for major tax rule change for state pensioners

Almost 40,000 people have signed a petition calling for the tax free allowance for the state pension to be doubled

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3 w. ago Bondi beach mass shooting: what we know so far about the terrorist attack

Australia suffered one of its deadliest massacres in its history on Sunday when two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish celebrationBondi beach shooting live updatesFull reportVictims named so farAustralia experienced one of its deadliest mass shootings in its history on Sunday when two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish celebration at Bondi in Sydney. At least 16 people are dead, including one of the alleged killers.Here is what we know so far:On Sunday at 6.47pm local time, police and emergency services were called to Archer Park next to Sydney’s Bondi beach after reports of gunshots.Footage shared on social media showed two gunman firing continuously at a large group who had gathered to celebrate the Jewish festival of Hanukah.At least 16 people are dead, including one of the alleged shooters. Among the dead are holocaust survivor Alexander Kleytman, London-born rabbi Eli Schlanger, French national Dan Elkayam, businessman Reuven Morrison, retired police officer Peter Meagher and a 10-year...

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4 w. ago UK Government responds to calls to 'double' tax threshold for pensioners

A Government update has been issued after a petition was raised calling for the tax threshold for pensioners to be doubled

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