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Mone-linked PPE firm owes £39m in tax

A PPE company linked to Tory peer Baroness Michelle Mone owes £39 million in unpaid taxes, with HMRC issuing a winding-up petition against the firm that secured massive government contracts during the pandemic.

Labour MPs demand action on Sudan crisis

Senior Labour politicians Stephen Doughty and Anneliese Dodds challenge government over delayed response to escalating violence in Sudan, calling for urgent UN Security Council intervention.

Chinese lobbying on Chagos Islands exposed in Parliament

Labour MP Stephen Doughty exposes concerning Chinese lobbying efforts targeting UK politicians regarding the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, raising serious questions about foreign interference in British politics.

Veterans Protection Petition Hits 200K Signatures

A massive public petition demanding legal safeguards for military veterans has surpassed 200,000 signatures, sparking a political firestorm over Labour's stance on armed forces protection.

Why UK offices are going footwear-free

Discover why British offices are embracing footwear-free policies, from improved wellbeing to enhanced productivity. The barefoot revolution is transforming workplace culture.

Lammy Stays as Foreign Secretary in Starmer's Cabinet

Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms David Lammy will remain as Foreign Secretary, praising his 'excellent start' despite previous criticisms of the role. The decision signals continuity in Labour's foreign policy approach.

Legal Threat to Lammy Over Gaza Arms Policy

Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under intense scrutiny as a new legal opinion suggests he could be held personally liable for his policy on Gaza, testing the boundaries of ministerial responsibility.

UK Aid Cuts Fuel Deadly Malaria Surge in Africa

A damning report reveals how UK government aid cuts have dismantled a flagship anti-malaria programme, leading to a devastating rise in deaths across Africa and threatening a global health crisis.

50,000 Demand Election After Sunak's Honours Scandal

A massive public petition surpassing 50,000 signatures is demanding an immediate general election following Rishi Sunak's controversial resignation honours list, which rewarded aides embroiled in the Partygate scandal.

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