29 m. ago Donald Trump told 'absolute flat out lies' about Ukraine says Boris Johnson

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, whose own relationship with the truth has been questioned over the years, said there had been “appalling misrepresentations” about it.

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41 m. ago Minister says she ‘believes in airport expansion’ ahead of Gatwick decision

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has a deadline of Thursday to announce whether she has decided to approve Gatwick’s plan for a new runway.

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42 m. ago Bound body of British businessman, 58, is found in sack of pineapples in Kenya

Animal herders found the remains of Campbell Scott, 58, more than 80 miles from his Nairobi hotel - with his hands and legs having been bound with rope.

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89 m. ago ITV Emmerdale fans 'freaked out' over secret message sent by Nate's 'killer'

The discovery of Nate's body has opened up more questions for fans of the Dales

Events

1 hour ago Taliban says ‘misunderstanding’ led to arrest of British couple in Afghanistan

After an evaluation a Taliban spokesperson said Peter and Barbie Reynolds would be released as soon as possibleA British couple were arrested in Afghanistan due to a “misunderstanding” that they had fake Afghan passports, the Taliban said on Tuesday.Peter and Barbie Reynolds, 79 and 75, were detained by the Taliban’s interior ministry on 1 February while returning to their home in the central province of Bamiyan. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago House Republicans to vote on spending deal that could slash Medicaid funding

Budget central to Trump’s agenda might get stalled before 14 March deadline as lawmakers warn of nearly $1tn in cutsHouse Republicans are planning to vote on Tuesday on a spending blueprint central to Donald Trump’s agenda, but the package faces potential derailment over nearly $1tn in Medicaid cuts that could fracture their slim majority.The fiscal year 2025 proposal includes approximately $4.5tn in tax cuts alongside increased spending for defense and border security. To offset these costs, the plan tasks congressional committees with finding about $2tn in spending reductions over the next decade. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Expert shares 'horrific' truth about vaping including ominous green vomit

Vaping may be more dangerous to the body than cigarettes - putting long-term users at risk of dementia, heart disease and organ failure, according to the author of a bombshell study

Science

2 h. ago Starmer denies Trump is setting UK policy as defence spending is increased

The Prime Minister announced the increase ahead of a meeting with US president this week

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2 h. ago Three North Lanarkshire companies receive gold award from council’s Employer Charter accreditation

POS Group in Motherwell, Viridor Materials Recycling Facility, Bargeddie, and Routes to Work are committed to high standards of excellence.

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2 h. ago This is a hard choice. We believe in foreign aid – but we have to make cuts. We must keep the UK safe | David Lammy

Putin’s Russia is a threat to all Europe, including the UK. Vital aid work will be hit as we spend more on defence, but we must deal with the world as it isThere are moments in history when everything turns, but the extent of change is not perceived until later when the fog has cleared. These are hinge points that require clear leadership and bold action. In the late 1940s, my Labour predecessor and hero Ernie Bevin, alongside Clement Attlee, saw through the fog when they led Britain into Nato and the UN, and secured the development of Britain’s nuclear deterrent. In the 1960s, Harold Wilson saw through the paranoia of the cold war, refusing Lyndon Johnson’s request to send British troops to Vietnam. In the 1990s, Tony Blair understood that unless we stopped the president of Serbia, Slobodan Milošević, there would be no peace in the Balkans.Three years into Vladimir Putin’s brutal war, this is again a hinge point for Britain. Keir Starmer’s commitment to dramatically raise defence s...

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3 h. ago Starmer defends aid cuts to boost defence as ‘necessary’ amid charity criticism

Sacrificing aid funding to bolster Britain’s war chest was branded ‘reckless’ by charities and aid organisations.

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3 h. ago Police carry out new 'thorough' search of layby for body of murdered mum Rania Alayed

It's the latest search of land around the A19 in Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Events

3 h. ago Body of woman found in Glasgow flat as cops probe 'unexplained death'

Forensic teams have been seen on the Partick street at a block of flats.

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3 h. ago Keir Starmer says 'dangerous new era' forced decision for 'biggest rise' in defence spending since Cold War

The Prime Minister said ‘extremely difficult and painful choices’ would be needed to reach the spending goal, including a cut to foreign aid

Events

3 h. ago Police boss wanted to release Southport killer’s religion to stop disinformation

Merseyside Police chief constable Serena Kennedy said she was advised against publishing the detail by local CPS, while national CPS approved.

Events

3 h. ago SNP Budget plans approved with Greens, Lib Dems and Alba support

Ministers highlighted record spending for the NHS and councils in the £63 billion budget settlement.

Politics

3 h. ago 'I didn't think for one minute they'd send a detective around for a perfectly reasonable comment on social media'

'Equally striking is the apparent total absence of any investigation by GMP into the sending of the original vile and offensive messages'

Politics

3 h. ago We must stop Putin in Ukraine to protect Europe: Keir Starmer puts UK on a war footing by increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP

The Prime Minister pledged to accelerate an increase in the UK's defence spending in the face of Russia's belligerence and growing US indifference to European security.

Politics

3 h. ago Starmer announces big cut to UK aid budget to boost defence spending

PM confirms rise in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than plannedUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has announced drastic cuts to Britain’s international aid budget to help pay for a major increase in defence spending, amid fears over Donald Trump’s commitment to European security.The prime minister said the UK government would increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than planned – as he prepared for what is likely to be a diplomatically fraught visit to Washington DC this week. Continue reading...

Economics

4 h. ago Keir Starmer addresses nation after slashing aid budget to fund 'biggest sustained rise' in defence spending since Cold War

The Prime Minister said ‘extremely difficult and painful choices’ would be needed to reach the spending goal, including the cut to foreign aid

Economics