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Government rejects £2.2bn Gatwick Airport rail link

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has rejected a £2.2 billion proposal to upgrade Gatwick Airport's rail connection, dealing a blow to the airport's expansion ambitions and highlighting tensions between government infrastructure priorities.

High Court rules UK Govt's Troubles Legacy Act unlawful

The UK Government faces a major legal setback as the High Court rules its controversial Troubles Legacy Act, offering conditional immunity to ex-soldiers and paramilitaries, breaches human rights laws and international obligations.

Swinney: Westminster's approach is 'deeply damaging'

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney delivers a stark warning, accusing the UK government of undermining devolution and damaging bilateral relations with a 'unilateral' and 'high-handed' approach.

Strictly's Shirley Ballas Rejected by Celebrity Dating App

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas reveals she was turned down by the ultra-exclusive celebrity dating app Raya, while her partner Danny Taylor was accepted, sparking a conversation on the app's mysterious and highly selective vetting process

Tasmania AFL Stadium Rejected: Plan 'Too Big' For Hobart

Tasmania's independent planning commission has delivered a stunning blow to the state's AFL ambitions, recommending the proposed $715 million Hobart stadium be rejected for being drastically oversized and fundamentally flawed.

Starmer's Government in Crisis After Disastrous Week

An exclusive analysis reveals Sir Keir Starmer's fledgling Labour government is already mired in chaos and U-turns, with senior ministers appearing weak and the Prime Minister himself struggling to provide decisive leadership just weeks after the election

Jamie Laing's Family Rejected His Sweet Business

Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing opens up about the harsh rejection he faced from his own inner circle when launching his now-thriving Candy Kittens brand, teaching him a tough lesson in business.

Scottish Government Faces Inquiry Over Libya Communications

An independent inquiry has been launched to investigate claims of undisclosed meetings between Scottish Government officials and Libyan representatives, raising serious questions about transparency and diplomatic protocols.

Anglo American Rejects £34bn BHP Takeover Bid

London-listed mining titan Anglo American has emphatically rejected a colossal £34 billion takeover proposal from Australian rival BHP, branding the bid 'highly unattractive' and opportunistic. The deal would have created a global mining behemoth.

Starmer's 'Chill Out' Plea: Inside No10's Delivery Plan

PM Keir Starmer confronts 'crisis' narrative, urging calm as he unveils detailed delivery plan for government pledges. Exclusive insight into Whitehall's new 'Delivery Unit' and the strategy to prove competence.

UK and Ireland in Fresh Talks to Restore Stormont

Exclusive: The UK Secretary of State has launched a fresh diplomatic push with the Irish government in a bid to break the political deadlock and restore the devolved government in Northern Ireland.

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