8 h. ago Tony Blair Institute urges shift in focus from clean to cheaper power by 2030

A paper by the former Labour PM’s think tank is the latest intervention in an increasingly fractious energy debate.

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5 d. ago Car part thieves' new target: Catalytic converter thefts are no longer rampant as criminals shift to this item

During epidemic levels seen in 2021, over 7,000 motors were targeted for their catalytic converters and the precious metals they contained.

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8 d. ago Tony Blair flees questions at Egypt peace summit after Trump says the ex

The former Labour prime minister was among those who queued up to shake hands in Egypt with the US president, who has spoken about him having a seat on a 'peace board'.

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9 d. ago Tony Blair back on the big stage... but for how long? Former prime minister beams beside Trump

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair appeared in high spirits after the US President named him as a potential member of his 'Board of Peace' to oversee the Gaza territory.

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9 d. ago Tony Blair back on the big stage... but for how long?  Former prime minister beams beside Trump

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair appeared in high spirits after the US President named him as a potential member of his 'Board of Peace' to oversee the Gaza territory.

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9 d. ago Sir Keir Starmer hails ‘historic day’ as Gaza peace plan is signed

The Prime Minister said the UK could use its experience with Northern Ireland to help monitor the ceasefire.

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9 d. ago All living Israeli hostages freed and hundreds of Palestinian detainees and prisoners released as Trump leads Egypt summit – live

US president in Egypt alongside world leaders after Israeli families welcome hostages home and Palestinian detainees are freedHamas releases 20 remaining living Israeli hostagesJoy and sorrow as Palestinian prisoners and detainees returnDonald Trump has questioned whether former UK prime minister Tony Blair will serve on a new “board of peace” that is intended to oversee the governance of Gaza.The US president’s comments come amid ongoing criticisms of Blair for his role in the Iraq war that began in 2003. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Wales star's unexpected £3.3m side gig revealed after deal with former PM's family

A current Wales player is one of three footballers who have taken a stake in a property portfolio previously owned by a company set up by a former Prime Minister's family

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9 d. ago Wrexham star's surprising side hustle revealed after £3.3m deal with ex

A Wrexham footballer and fellow players have invested in a £3.3m rental property portfolio once owned by a former UK leader's family as he prepares for life beyond football

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9 d. ago Israeli hostages released: all living captives freed as Trump receives standing ovation at Knesset – latest updates

Donald Trump to speak to Israeli parliament as released hostages are seen in first imagesFull report: Hamas releases Israeli hostages after more than 780 days in GazaExplainer: As Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt, who is going – and who isn’t?Donald Trump has questioned whether former UK prime minister Tony Blair will serve on a new “board of peace” that is intended to oversee the governance of Gaza.The US president’s comments come amid ongoing criticisms of Blair for his role in the Iraq war that began in 2003. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Donald Trump unsure whether Tony Blair would be ‘popular’ choice for Gaza role

The US president says he wants to find out if Tony Blair is ‘an acceptable choice’

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9 d. ago Israeli hostage release: remaining living hostages reportedly freed – latest updates

Donald Trump arrives in Israel as released captives are seen in first imagesFull report: Hamas releases first seven of 20 Israeli hostages after more than 780 days in GazaWho are the 20 hostages believed alive and expected to be freed from Gaza?Explainer: As Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt, who is going – and who isn’t?Donald Trump has questioned whether former UK prime minister Tony Blair will serve on a new “board of peace” that is intended to oversee the governance of Gaza.The US president’s comments come amid ongoing criticisms of Blair for his role in the Iraq war that began in 2003. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Israeli hostage release: Netanyahu welcomes Trump with second group of hostages expected to be released shortly – live updates

Israeli PM greets US president at Ben Gurion airport as Red Cross travels to collect second group of living captivesFull report: Hamas releases first seven of 20 Israeli hostages after more than 780 days in GazaWho are the 20 hostages believed alive and expected to be freed from Gaza?Explainer: As Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt, who is going – and who isn’t?Donald Trump has questioned whether former UK prime minister Tony Blair will serve on a new “board of peace” that is intended to oversee the governance of Gaza.The US president’s comments come amid ongoing criticisms of Blair for his role in the Iraq war that began in 2003. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Israeli hostage release: Israeli military receives first seven hostages released by Hamas – live updates

IDF says it now has the first of those released under Trump’s deal, with the US president due to arrive in Israel shortlyFull report: Hamas releases first seven of 20 Israeli hostages after more than 780 days in GazaWho are the 20 hostages believed alive and expected to be freed from Gaza?Explainer: As Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt, who is going – and who isn’t?Donald Trump has questioned whether former UK prime minister Tony Blair will serve on a new “board of peace” that is intended to oversee the governance of Gaza.The US president’s comments come amid ongoing criticisms of Blair for his role in the Iraq war that began in 2003. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Israeli hostage release: IDF says Red Cross on way to pick up first Gaza hostages

Donald Trump is due to arrive in Israel shortly after the expected release of 20 living Israeli hostages at 8am local timeFull report: Israel expects all 20 living hostages to be freed from Gaza on Monday morningExplainer: As Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt, who is going – and who isn’t?Who are the 20 hostages believed alive and expected to be freed from Gaza?Donald Trump has questioned whether former UK prime minister Tony Blair will serve on a new “board of peace” that is intended to oversee the governance of Gaza.The US president’s comments come amid ongoing criticisms of Blair for his role in the Iraq war that began in 2003. Continue reading...

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1 week ago US envoy calls Phillipson ‘delusional’ for saying UK played ‘key role’ on Gaza

The Education Secretary had insisted the UK had done important ‘behind-the-scenes’ work in the Middle East on Sunday.

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1 week ago US envoy calls Phillipson ‘delusional’ for claim UK played ‘key role’ on Gaza

The Education Secretary had insisted the UK had done important ‘behind-the-scenes’ work in the Middle East on Sunday.

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1 week ago John Swinney vows to block 'ludicrous' digital ID cards in Scotland using Holyrood powers

Speaking exclusively to the Sunday Mail, the FM accused PM Keir Starmer of allowing Tony Blair to dictate UK Government policy.

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1 week ago British taxpayers could face a multimillion pound bill if Tony Blair is appointed head of interim Gaza government

The Mail on Sunday can reveal that plans for elite team of British bodyguards and special forces to protect Tony Blair have already been drawn up at the Ministry of Defence.

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1 week ago Hamas thanks Donald Trump for ceasefire deal but says Tony Blair is NOT welcome in Gaza because he 'destroyed Iraq and Afghanistan'

A Peace plan brokered by the US President came into effect at noon local time (10am BST) on Friday, marking an end to two years of devastating war that has ravaged Gaza.

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