34 m. ago Iran's leader 'cannot continue to exist', Israeli minister declares, as Putin and Xi team up to urge Trump to stay out of conflict

US President Donald Trump has reportedly approved plans for an American attack, though he is yet to give the go ahead, urging Iran to consider abandoning its nuclear programme.

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8 h. ago UK ministers urged to ‘get on’ with stronger homebuyer protections

Consumer group warns people have more rights buying a toaster than a new house

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20 h. ago Labour benefits revolt rages as minister urges MPs to back 'compassionate' legislation... but even after the curbs a MILLION more will be claiming disability or sickness handouts by 2030

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill would bring 'compassion' and 'dignity'.

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21 h. ago Gregor Poynton MP meets UK Veterans Minister to raise plight of Linburn Veterans and Scotland's Military Museum

Gregor Poynton, MP for the Livingston constituency, has today met with the UK Labour Government’s Veterans Minister, Al Carns, to highlight the urgent situation facing residents at the Linburn Park in West Lothian.

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2 d. ago Conflict between Israel and Iran could escalate to ‘very dark place’ – Swinney

The First Minister urged world leaders to seek a diplomatic solution.

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3 d. ago Sales of illegal and dangerous ebikes must be stopped, say MPs and peers

All-party group concerned about hazards caused by bikes, with focus on use by delivery drivers and risk of fire Ministers must urgently act to stop the sale of illegal and potentially lethal electric bikes, with a particular focus on their use by gig economy delivery riders, a committee of MPs and peers has said.The rapid spread of highly powered bikes or conversion kits causes hazards on the roads and can lead to fires because of cheaply made batteries, the report by the all-party parliamentary group for cycling and walking said, calling it “a crisis hiding in plain sight”. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago UK fighter jets to be scrambled to Middle East says PM, as WW3 fears rise

Prime Minister Keir Starmer revealed the deployment of fighter jets as he urged Israel and Iran to de-escalate and pull back from the brink of all-out war which spark a global conflict

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6 d. ago Israel nuclear site strikes spark chilling 'dangerous moment' warning from UK

UK ministers urged for restraint after Israel launched strikes on Tehran early on Friday, targeting the country's nuclear programme, in a significant escalation of hostilities

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6 d. ago Kendall to add protections to welfare Bill amid backlash to cuts

Dozens of Labour MPs last month urged the Prime Minister to pause and reassess planned cuts, saying the proposals are ‘impossible to support’.

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7 d. ago John Swinney challenged to fix Scotland's housing emergency as Holyrood handed billlions in funding

SNP ministers have been urged to launch a "housing revolution" to end the rise in homelessness in recent years.

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8 d. ago PM ‘utterly condemns’ second night of violence after 17 officers injured in NI

Stormont ministers have made an urgent appeal for calm.

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8 d. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s nuclear bet: big promises, but bigger questions remain unanswered | Editorial

A bold state investment signals nuclear revival, but unresolved issues around cost, waste and safety demand urgent ministerial clarityThe government’s decision to invest £14.2bn in nuclear energy, on top of existing funds, marks a return to significant state funding of nuclear power after Hinkley Point C, financed by the private sector, was dogged by delays and cost overruns. It is also a decisive shift in energy policy. Ministers have high hopes of a nuclear energy renaissance. Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, described the prospect of a new reactor in Suffolk, Sizewell C, combined with new money for modular reactor development and fusion research, as a “golden age”. This was a striking choice of words from the greenest voice in the cabinet.The Climate Change Committee’s latest advice to the government took a more restrained view of nuclear, which drew industry ire. Mr Miliband’s commitment to renewable energy is not in doubt. The government has made good...

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8 d. ago SNP minister demands higher immigration to Scotland as she urges PM to help Holyrood tackle country's ageing population

Equalities minister Kaukab Stewart reiterated the Scottish Government's call for PM Sir Keir Starmer to ditch a 'one-size fits all approach' to immigration to the UK.

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2 w. ago Robert Jenrick urges Prime Minister to sack 'appalling' Attorney General Lord Hermer in latest stunt video

The Shadow Justice Secretary took aim at the Labour peer in his recent social media post, which garnered 1.5 million views in less than 24 hours

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2 w. ago 2029 London World Championships: Prime Minister urged by leading athletes to back bid

2029 London World Championships: Prime Minister urged by leading athletes to back bid  BBC

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2 w. ago DVLA issue number plate warning amid calls for new UK laws affecting all drivers

Ministers are being pressured to take urgent action over the illegal trend

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2 w. ago UK cities '90 minutes from being destroyed by missiles' warns former Army chief

The Ministry of Defence has been urged to adopt cutting-edge technology such as AI, robots, and lasers in order to stay ahead and avoid suffering the fate of Ukraine's towns and cities

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2 w. ago Union urges for ministers to help with Scottish Water pay dispute

GMB Scotland and other unions will strike from Monday for seven consecutive days at Scottish Water.

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2 w. ago Sinn Fein minister urges BBC to ‘learn lessons’ from Gerry Adams libel case

John O’Dowd said management at the corporation had knee-jerked in their reaction to Friday’s verdict at Dublin High Court.

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2 w. ago Blue Labour group urges ministers to ‘root out DEI’ to win over Reform voters

Faction influencing No 10 says government should legislate against DEI in hiring, sentencing and ‘wherever else’The Labour faction influencing Downing Street’s pitch to Reform UK voters has urged ministers to “root out DEI”.An article from the Blue Labour campaign group, titled What is to be Done, calls for the government to legislate against diversity, equity and inclusion, echoing the rightwing backlash from Donald Trump and Nigel Farage. Continue reading...

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