Starmer Defends Election U-Turn After Legal Advice
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended the Government's reversal on postponing 30 English council elections, citing new legal advice and describing the original delay as locally led decisions.
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DWP Cold Weather Payments: £35M to 1.5M Households
The Department for Work and Pensions has paid out £35 million in Cold Weather Payments this winter, supporting 1.5 million households with £25 heating bill assistance during freezing spells.
Swinney Vows to Respect Court Independence in Murrell Case
First Minister John Swinney declines to comment on why he received advance details of Peter Murrell's embezzlement charge, as opposition parties demand explanations from Scotland's Lord Advocate.
Reform UK to Bring Back Two-Child Benefit Cap
Robert Jenrick announces Reform UK will reinstate the two-child benefit cap, calling it unaffordable. Labour condemns the move as 'shameful' and poverty-inducing.
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Swinney Dodges Questions on Early Murrell Charge Notification
SNP leader John Swinney repeatedly declined to comment on reports he received details of Peter Murrell's embezzlement charge weeks before public disclosure, sparking opposition demands for transparency.
Starmer: 'Our Economic Plan Is Working' as Inflation Drops
Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists Labour's economic strategy is delivering results, citing falling inflation and interest rates during a speech in Cardiff.
Megyn Kelly Condemns Randy Fine's Anti-Muslim Remarks
Florida Republican congressman Randy Fine faces widespread condemnation, including from Megyn Kelly, after posting Islamophobic comments on social media. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries vows accountability.
Doctor Sues Lawmaker Over Road Rage Incident
An Ohio doctor who pleaded guilty to misdemeanours from a road rage incident is now suing Republican Congressman Max Miller for defamation, claiming political motives.
Reeves: Andrew Must Speak on Epstein for Victims
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor owes it to Epstein's victims to reveal what he knows, as multiple UK police forces review millions of released documents.
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Reform UK to Restore Two-Child Benefit Cap in Full
Robert Jenrick pledges Reform UK will restore the two-child benefit cap, reform the OBR, and limit welfare to British nationals in his first speech as Treasury spokesman.
Reform UK to Bring Back Two-Child Benefit Limit, Impacting Families
Reform UK's Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick pledges to restore the two-child benefit cap, reversing Labour's removal of the policy affecting 1.6 million children.
Reform to Restore Two-Child Cap, Tighten PIP Rules
Robert Jenrick pledges major benefits crackdown, including restoring the two-child cap and requiring clinical diagnosis for PIP mental health claims, to fix a 'broken' system.
Trump's CBS Interview Ignites Political and Media Controversy
Former President Donald Trump's recent interview on CBS has ignited a firestorm of political debate and media scrutiny, with analysts dissecting his comments on key issues.
Lord Advocate Faces Demands Over Email to FM on Murrell Charges
Scotland's top prosecutor Dorothy Bain is under pressure after revealing she emailed First Minister John Swinney about Peter Murrell's embezzlement charges before public disclosure.
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Farage's Reform UK Policies Threaten Families with Hardline Agenda
Nigel Farage unveils a shadow cabinet with ex-Tories, proposing policies that could scrap workers' rights, repeal equalities laws, and abandon net-zero targets, impacting families across the UK.
DWP Cold Weather Payments: Eligible Postcodes List
The DWP has released a comprehensive list of postcodes eligible for Cold Weather Payments this winter, with nearly 1.5 million households in England and Wales receiving support. Payments are triggered when temperatures hit zero degrees Celsius or lower fo
Farage and Jenrick to Give Reform UK Economic Speech
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and new Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick, a former Conservative MP, are set to outline economic policies in a City of London speech, focusing on benefits and the Bank of England.
Mandelson: UK Media Policy Could Lead to Trump Sensationalism
Former minister Peter Mandelson cautions that Britain's media policy is fostering a culture of sensationalism, akin to Donald Trump's tactics, threatening public discourse.
Kaitlan Collins on Trump's 'Smile' Comment: Women Identify
CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins explains why she didn't smile when questioning Donald Trump about Epstein files, saying the serious topic of sexual assault survivors made it inappropriate.
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Nine Arrested Over Killing of Far-Right Activist in France
French authorities have detained nine suspects, including an assistant to a hard-left MP, over the fatal beating of 23-year-old far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon.
Welsh FM's Slow Starmer Support Due to Busy Schedule
Cabinet minister Jo Stevens explains Baroness Eluned Morgan's delayed backing for Keir Starmer amid resignation calls, citing her demanding role as First Minister of Wales.
JD Vance Criticises Fox News Polling, Defends Trump Economy
Vice President JD Vance dismissed a Fox News poll showing Democrats ahead in the 2026 midterms, calling it the 'worst' polling. He defended Trump's economic record and blamed sanctuary cities for immigration chaos.
Minister Denies Youth Wage Hike Causes Unemployment Amid U-Turn Claims
Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens insists plans to equalise minimum wage for young workers remain unchanged, despite rising youth unemployment figures and reports of a potential government U-turn.
How Reform UK's Policies Could Affect British Families
An analysis of Reform UK's key policy proposals reveals potential impacts on workers' rights, equality laws, benefits, and public services if the party gains power.
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Jenrick's Reform Speech Slams Net Zero and OBR
Robert Jenrick, Reform UK's new Treasury spokesman, will criticise net zero as a Bank of England distraction and challenge OBR migration estimates in his inaugural speech today.
Trump's Aid Cuts: Congress Fights Back with $50bn Health Deal
President Trump signs a $50bn health aid package after congressional pushback, but analysis shows a 6% cut in global health funding, raising long-term concerns for HIV and maternal care.
Lord Advocate Faces Calls Over Email to FM on Murrell Charges
Scotland's top prosecutor is under pressure after revealing she emailed First Minister John Swinney about Peter Murrell's embezzlement charges before they were made public, sparking Conservative accusations of special treatment.
Populism's Meaning Lost as Left and Right Diverge in Power
Populism, once the defining political term of the 2010s, now fails to capture the diverging fates of left and right movements, as its vague nature obscures deeper institutional struggles and power dynamics in neoliberal societies.
Pope Snubs Trump's Board of Peace Amid Epstein Flights Probe
Pope Leo rejects Donald Trump's Board of Peace invitation. UK police investigate Epstein-linked flights at Stansted Airport. Inflation drops to 3%, sparking rate cut hopes.
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Jenrick Outlines Reform Plans for OBR and Net Zero
Robert Jenrick, Reform UK's Treasury spokesperson, will declare net zero a 'distraction' for the Bank of England and propose OBR reforms to diversify opinion and enforce fiscal discipline.
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