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Gov Adviser: AI Firms "Never" Pay for Creative Content

Exclusive: A leaked email shows a top government adviser told the culture secretary that AI companies would 'never' compensate artists for training data, raising concerns over UK's creative industry protections.

Canadian Reveals Biggest UK Culture Shocks

A Canadian expat reveals the biggest surprises, from the charm of pubs and the complexity of taps to the bluntness of British humour and the reality of 'Costa Coffee' culture.

American's Top 3 UK Culture Shocks Revealed

From baffling pub etiquette to the mystery of the UK's washing machine obsession, an American living in Britain reveals the cultural quirks that left her most surprised.

Starmer's Cabinet: Rayner and Lammy Secure Top Roles

Sir Keir Starmer unveils his first major cabinet reshuffle, appointing Angela Rayner as Housing Secretary and David Lammy as Foreign Secretary in a bold move to define his new government's priorities.

Trump's Pentagon purge after Capitol riot revealed

Exclusive report reveals Donald Trump ousted Pentagon chief Christopher Miller just days after the January 6th Capitol attack, raising serious questions about political interference in national security.

Rayner's £40k Stamp Duty Scandal: Starmer Under Fire

Exclusive investigation reveals Deputy PM Angela Rayner's property tax controversy as PM Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure over her alleged £40,000 stamp duty avoidance. Full Westminster breakdown.

Lammy accuses Russia of 'dirty tricks' in UK politics

David Lammy warns of Moscow's interference in UK democracy, citing a disinformation campaign involving a forged letter with a fake Chechen official's signature aimed at undermining British politics.

Health Secretary's Coca-Cola Meeting Sparks Row

New Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces scrutiny after meeting with Coca-Cola executives, raising questions about corporate influence on public health policy just days into the new Labour government.

Von der Leyen Backs Rutte for NATO Leadership

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen throws her weight behind Dutch PM Mark Rutte's bid to become the next NATO Secretary General, signalling a major step forward for his candidacy.

Lammy Demands Immediate Gaza Ceasefire and Aid

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy issues a stark warning to Israel, urging an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of secure aid routes to address the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza.

UK Foreign Sec Lammy Demands Immediate Gaza Ceasefire

In a major foreign policy address, Britain's new Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and unfettered humanitarian access, signalling a shift in UK tone.

Cooper's pledge: Scrap asylum hotels and stop small boats

Labour's Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vows to end the 'wasteful' use of hotels for asylum seekers and tackle the small boats crisis with a new cross-border police unit, as she outlines Labour's immigration strategy.

Home Secretary orders NCA crackdown on crime gang assets

In a bold move, Home Secretary Chris Philp orders the National Crime Agency to intensify its pursuit of Britain's most dangerous organised crime syndicates, prioritising the seizure of their assets and dismantling their networks.

Defence Secretary Calls For Mandatory National Service Return

Defence Secretary Barry Davies ignites a national debate by advocating for the return of compulsory National Service, arguing it would instil discipline, bridge social divides, and bolster UK security in an increasingly volatile world.

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