23 h. ago Trump says US will terminate trade talks with Canada over tax on technology companies – live

President accuses Canada of ‘direct and blatant attack’ over plans to tax US technology companiesThe Trump administration is readying a package of executive actions aimed at boosting energy supply to power the US expansion of artificial intelligence, according to four sources familiar with the planning, Reuters reports.US and China are locked in a technological arms race and with it secure an economic and military edge. The huge amount of data processing behind AI requires a rapid increase in power supplies that are straining utilities and grids in many states.The Israeli-US food distribution scheme in Gaza, Palestine, launched one month ago, is degrading Palestinians by design, forcing them to choose between starvation or risking their lives for minimal supplies.With over 500 people killed and nearly 4,000 wounded while seeking food, this scheme is slaughter masquerading as humanitarian aid and must be immediately dismantled Continue reading...

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28 h. ago US supreme court begins releasing decisions on last day of term – live updates

Big decisions that could come today include: LGBTQ+ content in schools, the future of a Louisiana congressional district, and birthright citizenshipThe Trump administration is readying a package of executive actions aimed at boosting energy supply to power the US expansion of artificial intelligence, according to four sources familiar with the planning, Reuters reports.US and China are locked in a technological arms race and with it secure an economic and military edge. The huge amount of data processing behind AI requires a rapid increase in power supplies that are straining utilities and grids in many states.The Israeli-US food distribution scheme in Gaza, Palestine, launched one month ago, is degrading Palestinians by design, forcing them to choose between starvation or risking their lives for minimal supplies.With over 500 people killed and nearly 4,000 wounded while seeking food, this scheme is slaughter masquerading as humanitarian aid and must be immediately dismantled Contin...

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32 h. ago Huge update on free bus passes for over 60s in England as MPs to debate change

A petition launched by Karen Hickman says: "We call on the Government to extend free bus travel to all people over 60 years old in England outside London"

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43 h. ago Fewer bus services and passengers revealed in damning report

A report warned that rural and suburban areas face a "cycle of decline" whereby services are withdrawn because of low demand

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9 d. ago DWP new free buss pass rules as everyone eligible for benefit revealed – see list

Certain people can get a free bus pass in England. The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme offers a free pass to disabled people who apply through their local council

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9 d. ago Warm Home Discount Scheme to expand and pay six million people £150 this winter

A further 240,000 households in Scotland will receive the energy bill boost this winter.

Economics

1 week ago First Minister visits Ayr to launch new job scheme for people recovering from addiction

First Minister John Swinney launched new guidance to support people with their recovery from addiction while on a visit to Ayr.

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1 week ago Livingston Constituency MP Gregor Poynton launches paid internship in honour of Robin Cook

Twenty years after the death of the former Foreign Secretary, a new scheme to support young people in Livingston will bear his name

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1 week ago Calls to change free bus travel scheme for people over 60 nears important UK Government milestone

The national entitlement scheme operates UK-wide but there are different eligibility age rules under devolved governments.

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2 w. ago Kids to enjoy free bus travel for summer holidays in west of England

The free travel offer is set to cover almost all bus services in the West of England and North Somerset

Transport

2 w. ago London travel news LIVE: London Bridge closed as cyclist hit by bus

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2 w. ago Parklife 2025: Shuttle bus, travel pass, post code and how to get to Heaton Park

Everything you need to know about getting to the Manchester music festival this weekend

Transport

2 w. ago New call to give older people free bus travel between all UK nations

The Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 includes a power to allow for mutual recognition of bus passes across the UK.

Transport

3 w. ago Full list of people eligible for free bus pass under new DWP rules

Full list of people eligible for a free bus pass in England - including under the disabled concessionary travel scheme

Politics

3 w. ago New car finance compensation update on potential redress scheme for millions of people

The FCA is setting out some of the things it needs to consider if a redress scheme is to be introduced.

Economics

3 w. ago Free bus passes for over 60s in England update in new Department for Transport response

The Department for Transport has issued a new response to a growing petition calling for the same free bus travel for over 60s in England as there is in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

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3 w. ago London travel news LIVE: Road and rail chaos as bus hits bridge at Norwood Junction

London travel news LIVE: Road and rail chaos as bus hits bridge at Norwood Junction  London Evening Standard

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3 w. ago London travel news LIVE: Train delays and road chaos as bus hits bridge at Norwood Junction

Major road closed and severe disruption on railway after roof sliced off double-decker

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3 w. ago New call for changes to free bus travel scheme for people over 60

The national entitlement scheme operates UK-wide but there are different eligibility age rules under devolved governments.

Transport

3 w. ago UK Blue Badge holders issued 'never assume' warning over parking in 7 places

Although the Blue Badge scheme does provide parking concessions to help disabled people get closer to their destinations, it doesn't permit them right to park anywhere

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