DWP state pension age 68 update: Sherlock's 34-word statement
Baroness Sherlock's 34-word DWP statement on the state pension age rise to 68 differs from previous announcements. It neither rejects the OBR claim nor confirms the 2044 law.
Category : Politics
Hamilton Hits Out at FIA as Azerbaijan GP Weekend Begins
Lewis Hamilton has criticised the FIA as the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend begins. Qualifying takes place today, with Kimi Antonelli leading the championship.
Miliband warns Iran: UK will not tolerate intimidation
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told Iran’s foreign minister in New York that Britain will not tolerate intimidation, threats or hostile activity on UK soil from Iranian-linked groups.
Vinted seller warns: film packing items to avoid scams
A Vinted seller warns others to film and photograph items before shipping after a buyer allegedly used AI to fake a stain and resold the dress for a profit.
CIA files: Jesus 'predicted end of world' in 1960s book
Declassified CIA files from the 1960s contain 'The Adam and Eve Story', which claims Jesus predicted the end of the world through cyclical pole shifts.
Labour's poverty claims are a myth to grab your cash: McKinstry
Chancellor John Healey faces a £18.5bn borrowing rise, but public spending is at record levels, making poverty claims a myth, writes Leo McKinstry.
Poll: Should the UK rejoin the EU in the next 10 years?
Sir Tony Blair's think tank urges the UK to rejoin a reformed EU within a decade, while Sir Richard Branson calls Brexit an 'unmitigated disaster'.
Polanski: 'I'm the underdog but I can win' Holborn by-election
Green Party leader Zack Polanski says he can win the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, despite polls and the seat's long Labour history, aiming for a historic upset.
Liverpool beat Real Madrid to Brughmans; Barcola fee questioned
Liverpool beat Real Madrid to sign teenage goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans, while Frank Leboeuf says Bradley Barcola is not worth his £123m fee.
Miliband warns Iran: UK will not tolerate hostile activity
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told Iran's foreign minister in New York that Britain will not tolerate intimidation, threats or hostile activity on UK soil from Iranian-linked groups.
Trump Health Concerns at State Dinner with Xi
Trump sparked health concerns at a state dinner with Xi Jinping as his hands appeared discoloured and concealed, and he closed his eyes during translation pauses.
Protesters Drown Out US Anthem at Xi State Dinner
Protesters drowned out the US national anthem as Trump welcomed Xi Jinping to the White House for a state dinner, with arrests made outside the grounds.
Trump 'boiling mad' as protests disrupt Xi dinner
Donald Trump appeared furious as pro- and anti-China protests drowned out the US national anthem during the arrival of Xi Jinping for a White House state dinner.
Trump 'Humiliated' as Protests Drown Out Anthem
Protesters drowned out the US national anthem as Trump greeted Xi Jinping at a White House state dinner, with Trump appearing furious as chants rang out nearby.
North East mayor: people before big tech on data centres
Kim McGuinness says residents come before big tech firms amid concerns about data centre overdevelopment in the North East, including in Northumberland.
Government defends bail rules after Met chief criticism
The Government says bail should only be granted where proportionate, after the Met Police Commissioner criticised a court decision to bail a paedophile whose flat overlooked a playground.
Bail should be granted ‘where proportionate’, Government says
The Government says bail should only be granted where necessary and proportionate, after the Met Police Commissioner criticised a decision to bail a paedophile to a flat overlooking a playground.
Netanyahu attacks UK at UN over colonialism remark
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu tells UN General Assembly that Britain 'invented the term' colonialism, as UK announces trade ban on West Bank settlements.
Denmark warns Russia may attack NATO states in coming months
Denmark's Defence Intelligence Service warns Russia could intensify hybrid attacks and potentially launch a limited military strike on a NATO member state in coming months.
Netanyahu hits out at UK colonialism critics at UN
Benjamin Netanyahu told the UN that Britain 'invented the term' colonialism, and urged Jews worldwide to 'stand up' against antisemitism.
Andrew Neil dismisses UK rejoin EU calls in Question Time clash
Andrew Neil argued the UK would return to a "different Europe" and noted Britain's growth has outpaced Germany, France and Italy since Brexit.
Fiona Bruce shuts down Jonathan Reynolds on Question Time
Fiona Bruce interrupted Labour MP Jonathan Reynolds on Question Time, asking what he would do about the benefits system after he blamed the Conservatives.
Reform MS asks if defector should resign
Reform UK MS Jason O'Connell accused a Senedd member of 'fraud' and questioned whether she should resign after defecting to Plaid Cymru months after the election.
Labour's defence delay could cost lives after RAF crash
Critics warn Labour's 'dither and delay' over defence spending could cost lives after an RAF Hawk jet crashed in North Wales, prompting renewed calls to boost the budget and replace ageing military equipment.
Bryant warns he will set Stormont budget if Executive fails to
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant says he will set a budget for the region if devolved ministers fail to do so, calling it the 'obvious logical conclusion' of continued stalemate.
Lifting football alcohol ban could risk good behaviour, warns ally
Education Secretary Lucy Powell warns that ending the football stands alcohol ban could put good behaviour at risk, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham calls the restriction outdated.
Netanyahu: Genocide claims 'biggest lie of the century'
Netanyahu dismissed genocide accusations as the 'biggest lie of the century' as dozens of delegates booed and walked out of his UN General Assembly speech in New York.
Public outcry as council notes High Borrans petition
North Tyneside Council voted to note the High Borrans petition, prompting cries of 'shame on you' from campaigners at the full council meeting.
Trump-Xi Dinner Menu Revealed at White House
The White House has released the menu for Donald Trump's state dinner with Xi Jinping, featuring a three-course meal with Chinese-inspired touches and a guest list of tech and business leaders.
Trump welcomes Xi to White House amid media ban dispute
Trump hailed his 'truly great friendship' with Xi as China's state media covered the visit while US reporters were barred despite a court order.
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