3 h. ago Key UK digital ID change update as Government issues new statement on referendum

The scheme has sparked a big backlash and today officials gave a response

Politics

23 h. ago UK Government issues verdict on Wetherspoons refusing to accept Scottish banknotes

JD Wetherspoon announced in November last year that it was deciding to stop accepting Scottish 20 and 50 notes

Politics

27 h. ago American in London gives his verdict on Wetherspoons, Nando's, Greggs and more

American in London gives his verdict on Wetherspoons, Nando's, Greggs and more - with 2 clear winners  MyLondon

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67 h. ago Home Office offers extra resources in bid to undo ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Aston Villa tie

No 10 says discussions happening ‘at pace’ with West Midlands police asked to provide alternate proposalsThe Home Office is offering extra support to West Midlands police in an effort to reverse its ban on fans of the Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv attending a match at Villa Park next month.After a political outcry about the police decision that would stop Israeli fans going to the match, Downing Street said on Friday that discussions were happening “at pace across government” to resolve the issue. Continue reading...

Society

68 h. ago Ministers locked in talks over ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Aston Villa tie

No 10 says discussions happening ‘at pace’ to resolve issue after decision by West Midlands police to issue banUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters have been locked in talks in an attempt to persuade West Midlands police to reverse a ban on fans of the Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv attending a match at Villa Park next month.After a political outcry about the decision, Downing Street said on Friday that discussions were happening “at pace, across government” to resolve the issue. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago UK Government confirms Scottish banknotes may not be accepted in England

Retailers and businesses in England have the right to refuse cash or cad payments, including Scottish banknotes.

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3 d. ago Government issues major update as first digital cards go live from today

Nearly two million people will have access to their identification via their smartphone from Friday

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3 d. ago UK government 'you've been warned' alert issued to people born in these years

The eye-opening alert comes as UK government launches new campaign

Events

4 d. ago India to host 2030 Commonwealth Games – next stop the 2036 Olympics?

Ahmedabad is also bid city for 2036 summer GamesConcerns over mismanagement and governance issuesIndia will be formally approved as hosts of the centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030 next month as the country steps up its ambitions to stage the 2036 Olympics.Commonwealth Sport says its executive board had recommended Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, as the host city for the 2030 Games over what it called an “ambitious bid” by Nigeria. The decision still needs to be ratified by a general assembly in Glasgow on 26 November, but multiple sources described that process a formality. Continue reading...

Sport

5 d. ago NS&I issues unclaimed Premium Bonds update and says 'prizes are never lost'

The government has issued advice to Premium Bond holders to unite with unclaimed prizes

Politics

5 d. ago Government issues update on major leasehold reform for UK households

The changes could make it easier and cheaper for leaseholders to extend their leases or buy their freehold

Politics

6 d. ago Towering Glasgow building that featured on Scottish banknote sold for £22 million

“The acquisition complements our purchase of Sentinel and underscores our confidence in Glasgow’s office market” – Calum Bruce

Economics

6 d. ago Bellway calls for Government to ‘commit’ to addressing home affordability issues

The housebuilder nonetheless said it sold more homes over the past year.

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6 d. ago Thousands of homes at risk of mould and damp after government eco insulation scheme failures

Almost all homes meant to benefit from a government-backed scheme are instead facing serious issues

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6 d. ago Thousands of homes at risk of mould and damp after botched eco insulation, watchdog finds

Almost all homes meant to benefit from a government-backed scheme are instead facing serious issues

Events

7 d. ago Government issues major update on plans to introduce digital driving licences

The proposals will make using government services far easier and 'in tune with modern life'

Politics

7 d. ago UK households told to stockpile one common time after 'WW3 threat'

The government has issued guidance to households across the UK on how to prepare for emergencies, which includes stocking up on key items including bottled water

Events

8 d. ago Ceasefire live: aid trucks enter Gaza as Hamas confirms it will begin releasing Israeli hostages on Monday morning

Israel’s military says it has completed first phase of withdrawal, ahead of Monday peace summit in EgyptA Hamas source close to the Palestinian militant group’s negotiating committee has told AFP that it will not participate in postwar Gaza governance.“For Hamas, the governance of the Gaza Strip is a closed issue. Hamas will not participate at all in the transitional phase, which means it has relinquished control of the Strip, but it remains a fundamental part of the Palestinian fabric,” the source told AFP.Israel’s great challenge after the phase of returning the hostages will be the destruction of all of Hamas’s terror tunnels in Gaza, directly by the IDF and through the international mechanism to be established under the leadership and supervision of the United States. This is the primary significance of implementing the agreed-upon principle of demilitarizing Gaza and neutralizing Hamas of its weapons. I have instructed the IDF to prepare for carrying out the mission. Continue r...

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9 d. ago Government update over 'supply issues' for these two medications

There have been supply issues affecting medicines for several years

Politics

9 d. ago ‘Substantial’ federal layoffs begin as Congress remains deadlocked over funding to end shutdown – live

No official numbers have been announced but treasury, HHS, DHS and education departments among agencies confirming cuts White House announces federal worker layoffs as government shutdown nears third weekAs the shutdown enters its 10th day, and both chambers are out of session today, House speaker Mike Johnson has defended not passing a separate bill that would keep members of the military paid throughout the shutdown.“Republicans have voted to OPEN the government and get our troops, Border Patrol, TSA, and veterans PAID,” Johnson said, before blaming Democratic leadership for refusing to pass the House-passed continuing resolution. “Chuck Schumer is terrified of a challenge from the Marxist left – so he and the Democrats voted to CLOSE the government-and to STOP PAYCHECKS from being issued.” Continue reading...

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