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Scottish Secretary slams Trump's Starmer comments

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray condemns Donald Trump's controversial comments about UK Labour leader Keir Starmer, calling them 'unacceptable' and defending the UK government's stance.

Ofwat told to crack down on polluting water firms

Steve Reed, the new Environment Secretary, has instructed Ofwat to take stringent action against water companies failing to curb pollution, promising tougher penalties and accountability.

New law targets non-terrorist attack planners

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces plans to introduce a new offence targeting individuals who plan violent attacks without links to terrorism, closing a legal loophole.

Child found working on Exmoor farm

A young child was discovered working on a farm in Exmoor, prompting investigations by Avon and Somerset Police and a response from the Transport Secretary.

RAF to resume combat missions in Middle East

The Royal Air Force is set to recommence combat operations in Iraq and Syria following a directive from Defence Secretary John Healey, marking a pivotal change in UK defence strategy.

Water firms fined £2.65m for sewage breaches

Southern Water and Anglian Water have been hit with hefty fines totalling £2.65m for illegally discharging sewage into protected waterways in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The Environment Agency condemned the breaches, which pose risks to wildlife and

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