9 h. ago Protesters call for governor’s resignation after Rio’s deadliest police raid

Hundreds of protesters have marched through Vila Cruzeiro favela, demanding the resignation of Rio de Janeiro state Gov. Cláudio Castro

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11 h. ago Government responds to calls to ban greyhound racing in England

More than 13,000 people across the country have signed a petition

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15 h. ago Trump calls on Republicans to abolish the Senate filibuster rule

Calling Democrats ‘stone cold crazy’, president says ‘nuclear option’ is necessary to end government shutdownUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump on Thursday night called on Republicans to abolish the Senate filibuster to bring an end to the ongoing government shutdown and the standoff with Democrats.“BECAUSE OF THE FACT THAT THE DEMOCRATS HAVE GONE STONE COLD ‘CRAZY,’ THE CHOICE IS CLEAR – INITIATE THE ‘NUCLEAR OPTION,’ GET RID OF THE FILIBUSTER AND, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social account. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Government responds to calls for major UK law change on fireworks

Calls have been made to restrict the use of fireworks to weekends

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36 h. ago Scotland flags & Union Jacks put up by locals at army barracks set to house 300 migrants

SALTIRES and Union Flags have appeared on lampposts near a Scots army base set to house hundreds of migrants. Around 300 asylum seekers are set to be moved into the Cameron Barracks in the centre of Inverness at the start of December. The move comes as the government moves to shut down so-called "asylum hotels"...

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42 h. ago Demands use of log burners is curbed over 'serious' health fears

A new report has called on the government to take action on wood and log burners in homes after highlighting the string of serious health problems in the UK which are linked to the use of solid fuels

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56 h. ago Santander demands Government action over FCA’s proposed motor finance compensation scheme

SANTANDER UK has scrapped its third-quarter results — demanding Government action over the FCA’s proposed motor finance compensation scheme. Boss Mike Regnier warned the plans could hit the car finance market and wider automotive sector, risking significant job losses. He called for changes to address “concern in the industry and market to the proposed Financial...

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66 h. ago Santander scraps results and calls for Government action on motor finance

The Spanish-owned group raised fears that compensation scheme plans could impact the car finance market and wider motor sector.

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2 d. ago Santander halts results and calls for Government action on motor finance

The Spanish-owned group raised fears that compensation scheme plans could impact the car finance market and wider motor sector.

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3 d. ago Leading kids charity has say on proposed Wishaw neonatal unit changes

Lia’s Wings, the UK charity that flies premature babies and critically ill children for specialist treatment, has called for a balanced approach to the Scottish Government’s planned changes to neonatal intensive care services.

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3 d. ago Alan Turing institute launches new mission to protect UK from cyber

Programme is designed to defend energy, transport and utilities amid concern over vulnerability to internet outagesBritain’s leading AI institute has announced a new mission to help protect the nation from cyber-attacks on infrastructure, including energy, transport and utilities, after it was embroiled in allegations of toxic work culture and the chief executive resigned amid ministerial pressure.The Alan Turing Institute will “carry out a programme of science and innovation designed to protect the UK from hostile threats”, it announced on Tuesday as part of changes following the resignation last month of Jean Innes, its chief executive, after a staff revolt and government calls for a strategic overhaul of the state-funded body. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Tories to push for Commons vote demanding release of 'China files' linked to collapsed spying trial

Kemi Badenoch 's party will use a House of Commons debate to call for the release of Government documents related to the trial.

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4 d. ago Reform levies on developers as communities are denied amenities – MPs

A committee has called on the Government to ensure house builders contribute adequate funds as profits are boosted by land value increases.

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4 d. ago Farage calls for Parliament grooming commission as survivor blasts Government

The Reform leader suggested a joint initiative by both the Commons and Lords could lead to the launch of a special commission into the scandal.

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4 d. ago Expert calls Welsh Government literacy plan 'not fit for purpose' and quits

Elizabeth Nonweiler has written to Education Minister Lynne Neagle saying Wales' literacy panel has achieved next to nothing in a year of work

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4 d. ago New call to scrap tax and National Insurance deductions on overtime for emergency service workers

More than 6,600 people have signed an online petition calling for the UK Government to make the change.

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4 d. ago Government responds to calls to restrict use of mobility scooters on pavements

It follows last month's update from the Department for Transport on pavement parking

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6 d. ago One of Wales' most dangerous roads has a crash on it every other day

Despite repeated calls to make the road safer - and Welsh Government funded schemes and studies - the numbers don't lie

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7 d. ago ‘We’ll march as many times as necessary’: Peru’s youth protesters defy state of emergency

Rapper shot dead by police becomes symbol of resistance in Peru, amid wave of gen Z rallies sweeping the worldA youth group in Peru calling itself the Generation Z Collective says it will march again on Saturday in defiance of a state of emergency declared by the government this week in the capital, Lima, and neighbouring port of Callao.Group leaders said they would be honouring Eduardo Ruiz, a rapper known as Truko, who was shot dead by a plainclothed police officer last week during a huge anti-government march in Lima. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Flight delay alerts issued at major US airports due to staffing shortages and congestion

The FAA has issued alerts for several major US airports, warning travelers they should expect delays. The issues come as air traffic controllers are calling out amid the government shutdown.

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