55 m. ago Starmer dismisses welfare cuts revolt as ‘noises off’ and defends his leadership – UK politics live

PM ‘committed to reforming system’ as more Labour MPs join opposition to plan to cut universal credit and PipKemi Badenoch has said it would be “pathetic” for Keir Starmer to postpone the vote on the UC and Pip bill. She posted this on social media, as a comment on the tweet from Kitty Donaldson. (See 11.22am.)This is pathetic. Starmer must not pull this bill. We’ve offered to support him in the national interest if our reasonable conditions are met.If he pulls the bill, it proves Labour isn’t serious about fiscal responsibility. If Labour backbenchers are too scared to deliver welfare changes that make only limited savings, how can they solve bigger problems like the national debt?There is a view forming among ministers and PPS’ that the government will have to pull the welfare bill.However, the message from the centre is very clear it will go ahead regardless of the opposition from MPs because the issue has to be forced.There is widespread speculation in Government that No 10 will...

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90 m. ago England U21 v Netherlands live: Latest team news and updates as Elliot Anderson starts Euros semi

Can Lee Carsley’s side reach the tournament decider in Slovakia?

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The discovery could transform outcomes for thousands of patients

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2 h. ago England U21 vs Netherlands LIVE: Euro 2025 match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Winner will face Germany or France in the final

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2 h. ago Woman who breastfeeds her husband makes wild confession after 'drought'

Rachel and Alexander Bailey previously went viral when they revealed she breastfed him, with the couple insisting the practice was 'spiritual, not sexual'. Now they're back

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2 h. ago England U21 v Netherlands live: Latest team news and updates from Euros semi

Can Lee Carsley’s side reach the tournament decider in Slovakia?

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2 h. ago Wishaw primary end school year by picking up Digital Schools Award

For Calderbridge Primary, it is the culmination of dedicated work by both staff and pupils to make technology a central part of the curriculum.

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The Carnival Triumph cruise from Texas to Mexico in 2013 turned into a nightmare when an engine room fire cut power to the ship, leaving over 4,000 passengers and crew adrift

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3 h. ago Hozo Neoruler Go review: Laser ruler brings digital precision for £50

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3 h. ago Sir Gareth Southgate says England team have ‘broken down barriers to winning’

The former manager received his knighthood from the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle on Wednesday

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3 h. ago UK makes 'biggest nuke decision in a generation' after Starmer's 'prepare for war' warning

The PM is at The Hague in the Netherlands for a crucial summit amid growing alarm over the spread of nuclear weapons, and confirmed 'the biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation'

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3 h. ago Voices: Faced with a growing Labour rebellion against welfare cuts, Keir Starmer has one least

The prime minister has belatedly been making the case for benefit reform and changes to PIP payments to calm his mutinous backbenchers – but, a year on from his historic election win, it risks becoming an issue of confidence in his leadership, says Andrew Grice

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3 h. ago Women's Euros fans embrace new fashion trend by transforming old football shirts

The Women's Euros are are already having an influence on young people, as many dive into the 'footballcore' trend - donned by the likes of Dua Lipa and Hailey Bieber

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4 h. ago Gareth Southgate says England team have ‘broken down barriers to winning’

The former manager received his knighthood from the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

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4 h. ago Alisha Lehmann says 'the moment is now' in £2,300 outfit after losing to U15 boys team

Swiss sensation Alisha Lehmann has declared the moment is now as he showed off her Gucci outfit days after she lost to an U15 boys side ahead of Euro 2025

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4 h. ago Transfer news LIVE! Liverpool enter Gyokeres race; Arsenal send £9m Norgaard bid; Gittens to Chelsea; Man Utd

Summer window open again as Premier League’s top clubs push to strengthen

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4 h. ago Unlocking the potential of digital transformation: How businesses can stay relevant in 2025

In the rapidly evolving world of today, digitalisation is no longer an option. It has become a critical consideration for organizations willing to stay in the game, remain competitive, and be productive.

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4 h. ago Kevin Spacey thanks Italian director for giving him a role ‘when few people had the guts’ during sexual assault accusations

‘American Beauty’ star has been honoured at a string of film industry events as he attempts to make a career comeback

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4 h. ago Pep Guardiola's Man City Club World Cup plan could be about to change

Pep Guardiola has given all of his Manchester City players a run out in the United States but we might now start to see him settle on his strongest team.

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4 h. ago Football coach plundered thousands raised by parents to send children on dream football tour on online roulette

Michael Grisedale, 39, had claimed he was organising a once in a lifetime opportunity for his young team to play in the Spanish competition The Barcelona Experience.

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