Former DWP boss calls for State Pension double lock
Baroness Therese Coffey has said she would prefer a double lock on the State Pension, as peers question the future of the Triple Lock guarantee.
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Jenrick clashes with Sopel in tense Reform donation row
Robert Jenrick shut down a Sky News host during a tense clash about Reform UK's donation scandal, which has been reported to police.
Wales Live Blog: News, Weather and Traffic for Sept 7
WalesOnline's live blog for Monday, September 7 brings all the latest news from across Wales, plus weather and traffic updates, and major UK and overseas stories.
Rangers youth chief turned SFA caped crusader must ditch school-teachery approach
Craig Mulholland's SFA youth plan faces scepticism after 20 years at Rangers yielded few first-team stars, with critics questioning his school-teachery approach.
AfD wins German state election, first far-right victory since WWII
AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt state election, becoming the first far-right party to win a German state vote since World War 2, with 43.8% of the vote.
UN expert urges UK to go beyond settlement goods ban
Francesca Albanese, UN special rapporteur, says UK ban on settlement goods is important but must be part of a true paradigm shift to avoid being a press release.
AfD wins German state election in first far-right victory since WWII
The AfD won a state election in Saxony-Anhalt, becoming the first far-right party to lead a German state government since World War 2, though it fell short of an absolute majority.
Unite warns Swinney over centralisation job cuts
Unite warns John Swinney's plans to slash NHS boards and councils will cause panic and job losses, citing Police Scotland and fire service failures.
US envoys leave Kyiv without Ukraine war breakthrough
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks in Kyiv but achieved no breakthrough on ending the Russia-Ukraine war, despite 'encouraging' discussions.
AfD's Siegmund thanks Musk for support after Saxony-Anhalt win
Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD's lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, thanked Elon Musk for his support after the party's historic state election victory, as France warned of a 'serious moment' for Europe.
Westminster urges Sadiq Khan to back Soho pubs after row
Westminster council has called on the Mayor of London to improve public transport and provide more police across the West End after a row over its own crackdown on nightlife.
Who is Danny Tommo, leader of Dover and Portsmouth protests?
Danny 'Tommo' Thomas, 37, founder of Patriot Platform, led a Dover protest that halted traffic. He has a criminal conviction for attempted kidnapping and was jailed in 2016.
Reform donor scandal: Farage under fire over foreign cash
Nigel Farage faces mounting pressure over unlawful foreign donations to Reform UK, with police investigating and aides sacrificed to protect the leader.
Nigel Farage hints at stepping down as Reform UK leader
Nigel Farage has hinted he may step down as Reform UK leader, suggesting he would recognise calls to make way for Zia Yusuf if members preferred him.
NFL Commissioner Goodell Signs Extension Through 2031
NFL owners approved a four-year contract extension for Commissioner Roger Goodell, running through the 2030 season and ending 31 March 2031, with compensation tied to performance.
AfD set for historic state election win in Germany
Exit polls show the AfD on 44.5% in Saxony-Anhalt, putting the far-right party within reach of leading a German state for the first time since WWII.
Zelensky hosts Trump envoys in Kyiv for first visit since invasion
Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed Donald Trump's envoys for their first Kyiv visit since Russia invaded Ukraine, a day after they held talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Readers on Bayeux tapestry, panic buying and JD Vance
Guardian readers react to the Bayeux tapestry review, Angela Eagle's food storage advice, a study on rich people's behaviour, JD Vance's antichrist comment and autumn's arrival.
Guardian: Burnham devolution must include scrutiny
Andy Burnham's devolution plans risk failure without stronger local accountability, as scrutiny mechanisms have withered and local media declines, says the Guardian.
Farage Says He Wasn’t Listening in Donation Meeting
Nigel Farage has said he “wasn’t even listening” during a meeting where evading the law on accepting overseas donations was discussed, as Reform UK faces fallout.
Farage BBC Interview Sparks Fury as Family 'Begs' Him to Quit
Nigel Farage faced a fierce backlash after his BBC interview with Laura Kuenssberg, revealing his family are 'begging' him to leave his job amid investigations.
Swinney cannot give 'specific figure' on NHS job losses
John Swinney says he cannot put a specific figure on potential NHS job losses from plans to cut Scotland's health boards from 14 to two.
Infantino reiterates Fifa re-election bid amid pressure
Gianni Infantino has reiterated his desire to stand for re-election as Fifa president despite ongoing controversy and pressure to resign over a plan to sell tournament stakes to private investors.
Farage denies laughing off Reform donations scandal
Nigel Farage denied laughing off an alleged donations scandal after two senior Reform figures quit, following an undercover sting and police assessment.
Farage admits Reform donation row 'looks bad' but denies breach
Nigel Farage says the overseas donation row engulfing Reform UK 'looks bad' but denies foreign money was ever taken in breach of electoral law, as Met police assess evidence.
Jenrick mocks Reform protesters with 'boohoo' after hair-pulling
Robert Jenrick mocked protesters at the Reform UK conference, saying 'boohoo' and 'get a life' after a woman was dragged out by her hair. Police have asked the protester to come forward.
Dover protesters condemned for 'dressing up in costumes'
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds condemned the masked anti-immigration protest in Dover, saying it was 'not something we would want' on British streets.
Yusuf accused of ‘straightforward racism’ over Somali-born post
Labour has accused Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf of “straightforward racism” after he questioned whether Sagal Abdi-Wali, a former child refugee and Camden council leader, was British.
London mayoral race: rivals gear up as Khan mulls fourth term
Sadiq Khan has yet to confirm a fourth-term bid, but James Cleverly, Laila Cunningham, and Dawn Butler are already positioning for the 2028 London mayoral election.
Putin praises Trump on Ukraine talks but insider sees 'no chance'
Putin praised Trump for peace efforts before talks with Kushner and Witkoff, but a Kremlin insider reportedly says there is "no chance" of an agreement anytime soon.
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