Lammy: 3% defence spending pledge 'absolutely sacrosanct'
David Lammy vows the money will be found for defence spending as delays hit the Defence Investment Plan, with possible cuts to other departments.
David Lammy vows the money will be found for defence spending as delays hit the Defence Investment Plan, with possible cuts to other departments.
UK PM Starmer hosted Zelensky, Macron, and Merz at No 10, calling for an immediate ceasefire with Russia, scaling up defensive weapons, and deep-strike capabilities.
London faces a wet week with showers and heavy rain, but temperatures could reach 25C by the weekend, according to the Met Office.
PM Keir Starmer warns tech firms must stop children sending explicit images or face legislation, announces potential ban on social media for under-16s.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky met PM Starmer in London, urging UK to join EU reform talks. They discussed Russia, defense, and Ukraine's EU bid.
Proposed UK speed limit changes include blanket 20mph zones and reducing national limits by 10mph to improve safety and save money, impacting every driver.
Morrisons becomes the first UK supermarket to install stoma-friendly toilets in all 497 full-sized stores, enhancing accessibility for shoppers and staff.
UK households are warned not to put tissues in recycling bins under new Simpler Recycling rules, or risk fines and bin rejection.
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RecommendedFire safety specialists urge UK homeowners to stop using extension leads in kitchens due to fire risks from overloaded appliances like air fryers and kettles.
Labour plans to ban conventional tumble dryers nationwide, adopting EU energy efficiency rules. Critics say it increases costs for families, while supporters cite long-term savings.
FIFA rules may ban St George's flags at the 2026 World Cup. UK fans also risk fines up to £2,500 for oversized flags at home. Learn the regulations.
The Chagos Islands deal could lead to US President Donald Trump humiliating Keir Starmer, potentially ending his career as the UK gives away territory it doesn't own.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch plans to scrap the Public Sector Equality Duty, aiming to restore common sense and focus on core jobs in public services.
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Tea bags and coffee grounds are among items councils no longer need to collect under new Simpler Recycling rules, aiming to standardise waste collection across England.
Coventry Airport permanently shuts on June 11 after 90 years, with Take That on the last commercial flight. The site will become Greenpower Park, a green energy plant.
Households in England warned tissues belong in waste bin, not recycling, or face bin refusal and fines up to £80 under new recycling rules.
The DWP urges PIP claimants to answer three key questions as part of the Timms Review, which aims to make the benefit fairer. Workshops will gather lived experiences.
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RecommendedNew recycling rules in England ban bathroom items like nappies, cotton wool, and mirrors from bins. Liverpool households risk uncollected bins if rules are ignored.
Keir Starmer gives tech giants three-month ultimatum to block explicit images on children's devices or face new laws, making UK first to implement such protections.
New UK recycling rules require tissues to be placed in waste bins, not recycling. Councils may reject bins or issue fines for non-compliance.
England's Simpler Recycling reforms ban certain bathroom items from recycling bins. Learn what to do with nappies, wipes, mirrors, and more to avoid bin rejection.
The UK plans to block under-16s from taking, sharing, or viewing nude photos on smartphones. Learn how the software works, penalties for non-compliance, and what it means for parents.
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RecommendedUK MPs criticise repeated delays to the defence investment plan, warning it damages credibility with allies and harms national security.
Iran's World Cup squad landed in Mexico amid a diplomatic row after the US refused visas for some support staff, sparking accusations of political interference.
The UK and allies prepare sanctions to deter Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank, as 137 Labour MPs urge trade bans with settlements.
Donald Trump is reportedly considering purchasing the Chagos Islands from Mauritius to secure control of the Diego Garcia base amid stalled UK plans to cede sovereignty.
Discover the newly designated Unesco Geopark in western Ireland, where limestone rivers, Hollywood legend, and Irish myth converge in a landscape of hidden springs and ancient stories.
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RecommendedKeir Starmer demands tech firms install nudity-blocking software by September or face legislation, fines, and criminal liability for senior managers.