30 h. ago The alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer faces the death penalty. Will a jury impose that punishment?

Even if he’s convicted, a jury might decide on a lesser punishment for Luigi Mangione in the trial’s penalty phaseIt was a decision that everyone expected to come. But it still had all the drama of a made-for-television legal show: would the government seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering a top health insurance executive on a Manhattan street?The answer came last week: yes. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Family of Jagtar Singh Johal calls on UK Government for 'more urgency' to secure his release

The family of Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, are calling for more urgency from the UK government in seeking his release seven years after he was arbitrarily detained in India.

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5 d. ago Gary Lineker reveals why he was moved to tears during BBC Match of the Day walkout

Gary Lineker was suspended by the BBC for an alleged breach of their social media guidelines after posting about the previous government's treatment of asylum seekers in 2023.

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6 d. ago Mahmood urged to act on Sentencing Council membership after ‘two

The Justice Secretary said ‘all must be equal before the law’ as the Government introduced a Bill following a row over guidelines.

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7 d. ago Ministers mull axing Sentencing Council as law to reverse guidance is drawn up

Legislation will be introduced to overturn the Sentencing Council guidance after ‘two-tier justice’ claims.

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8 d. ago Government seeks to overturn sentencing guidelines with law change

Moves to change the law come after the Sentencing Council refused a request from Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood to reconsider its new guidance.

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1 week ago First Minister's awkward response when probed about letter backing welfare cuts

Eluned Morgan said she was yet to receive a reply from the UK Government after seeking clarity on the impact in Wales

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1 week ago Government urged to seek new funding models for London’s public transport

Government urged to seek new funding models for London’s public transport  ianVisits

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2 w. ago Concerns about espionage rise as Trump and Musk fire thousands of federal workers

Mass layoffs and resignations at the federal government are prompting concerns that a disgruntled former employee may seek to sell secrets to a foreign power

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2 w. ago Mark Carney to announce Canadian election and will run in Ottawa’s Nepean riding

Recently installed prime minister expected to announce 28 April ballot as he seeks to keep Liberal party in government Mark Carney will run for election in the Ottawa riding of Nepean as the new Canadian prime minister seeks to join parliament for the first time, his Liberal party has announced.Carney on Sunday is predicted to trigger an early general election on 28 April. The Liberals said on Saturday that Carney would run to represent suburban Nepean, noting in a social media post that Ottawa is where he raised his family and devoted his career to public service. He previously served as the head of Canada’s central bank and before that as deputy. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago UK Treasury omits defence from National Wealth Fund priority sectors

Decision comes even as government joins other European countries in seeking to raise military spending

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2 w. ago Major reforms to Britain's benefits system announced as Government seeks £5billion cut to welfare bill

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced changes to personal independence payments (PIP), job seeker's allowance and universal credit

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2 w. ago Major reforms to Britain's benefits system announced as Government seeks to cut welfare bill

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced changes to personal independence payments (PIP), job seeker's allowance and universal credit

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3 w. ago Why is Gavin Newsom handing Steve Bannon a megaphone? It’s becoming clear | Margaret Sullivan

The California governor is seeking to reposition himself for a possible 2028 presidential run. This isn’t the way to do itGavin Newsom’s choice of guests – a parade of rightwingers – on his new podcast might seem baffling.After all, the California governor is seen as a mostly progressive Democrat from a very blue state whose reputation is that of a coastal elite. That’s the kind of person the American right, and plenty of centrists, love to hate, as we learned once again when Kamala Harris lost the presidential race to Donald Trump. His image is that of a rich, pretty boy who probably thinks jumper cables are just oversized iPhone chargers. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago WASPI update after £150K legal bid to get compensation for women born in 1950s

The Women Against State Pension Inequality group is seeking a judicial review to force the Government to reconsider its decision to rule out a compensation package

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3 w. ago Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump's orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs

An appeals court on Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, handing the Trump administration a win after a string of setbacks defending President Donald Trump’s agenda against dozens of lawsuits

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3 w. ago Government ‘unlawfully’ housed asylum seekers at RAF Wethersfield – High Court

Four former residents of RAF Wethersfield brought legal action against the Home Office.

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3 w. ago Miliband in China to restart climate talks as countries agree to green action

The Government is seeking to refresh a 10-year-old clean energy partnership as part of efforts to strengthen ties with the world’s biggest emitter.

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3 w. ago Why Keir Starmer’s government is seeking to cut benefits bill

Labour targeting sickness and disability benefits which have ballooned amid an increasingly ageing and unwell population Keir Starmer’s government is aiming to cut billions of pounds from welfare spending before the spring statement.The prime minister has warned that Britain’s benefits system is the “worst of all worlds”, before the government publishes a green paper on sickness and disability benefit reform next week. Starmer faces the biggest rebellion of his premiership over the plans. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Why is Keir Starmer’s government seeking to cut the benefits bill?

Labour targeting sickness and disability benefits that have ballooned amid increasingly ageing and unwell populationKeir Starmer’s government is aiming to cut billions of pounds from welfare spending before the spring statement.The prime minister has warned that Britain’s benefits system is the “worst of all worlds”, before the government publishes a green paper on sickness and disability benefit changes next week. Starmer is facing the biggest rebellion of his premiership over the plans. Continue reading...

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