FTSE 100 rises 1.6% as oil prices fall and BoE keeps rates on hold
FTSE 100 gains 1.6% as oil eases and BoE holds rates at 3.75%; ECB signals possible June hike; United Utilities up 11%.
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Ted Cruz Faces Backlash Over Cancun Trip Amid Texas Winter Storm
Texas Senator Ted Cruz faces outrage after flying to Cancun as winter storm leaves millions without power and water in Texas.
Trump Falsely Claims Washington DC Crime at Worst Level Amid Federal Takeover
Trump falsely claims DC crime at worst point as federal agents clear homeless camps and national guard deployed amid takeover.
Starmer's Communications Chief Quits in No 10 Shake-Up
Tim Allan resigns as Starmer's communications chief after five months, following chief of staff Morgan McSweeney's departure over the Peter Mandelson controversy.
Braverman's Defection to Reform UK Contradicts Past 'Never Join' Vow
Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK, contradicting past vows not to join. Farage's gamble risks alienating moderate voters.
Angela Rayner Resigns As Deputy Prime Minister
Angela Rayner resigns as deputy PM after breaching ministerial code over tax; Starmer reshuffles cabinet amid Labour crisis.
BBC Licence Fee Could Be Tied to Council Tax Bands Under New Proposals
BBC chairman proposes replacing flat £174.50 licence fee with progressive payments based on council tax bands, sparking public backlash.
Woman Killed by Falling Tree in London as Storm Eunice Batters Capital
A woman in her 30s died when a tree fell on her car in north London during Storm Eunice, as winds reached 78mph and caused widespread disruption.
Starmer Slams Trump’s Insulting Afghanistan Troop Claims
PM Keir Starmer rebukes Donald Trump for ‘insulting’ claims about British and Nato troops in Afghanistan, suggesting an apology.
Labour MPs Hail End of Two-Child Benefit Cap in Reeves’s Budget
Labour's budget abolishes two-child benefit cap, raises minimum wage, introduces mansion tax; mixed reactions from MPs and opposition.
Arsenal Draw At Atletico Amid Penalty Controversy
Arsenal held to 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid after controversial penalty decision overturned by VAR in Champions League semi-final first leg.
Trump boasts of colour scheme on gifted Qatari jet for Air Force One
Trump unveils $400m Qatari jet with his chosen red, white and blue colours for Air Force One, sparking ethical backlash.
Rayner's Departure Widens Labour's Rifts
Angela Rayner's resignation over a stamp duty breach sparks Labour turmoil, with Starmer facing a cabinet reshuffle and challenges from the far right and economic woes.
Green Party Expels Gender-Critical Spokesperson, Sparking Internal Row
Former Green health spokesperson Pallavi Devulapalli expelled over gender-critical beliefs, claims party is purging dissenting voices amid leadership election.
Japan PM Takaichi's Two-Hour Sleep Schedule Raises Work-Life Balance Concerns
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi says she sleeps only 2-4 hours nightly, prompting concern over work-life balance in a country with long working hours.
Andy Burnham's First Week: VAT Cut, £2 Bus Fare, Prison Pause
New PM Burnham announced VAT cut on electricity, £2 bus fare cap, pause on early prison release, No 10 North, and 20% business rates cut for pubs.
Streeting Criticised For Hinting At EU Customs Union Return
Wes Streeting criticised for hinting at EU customs union return to boost growth, while government rules out rejoining.
Dems roast Trump cabinet members after Treasury secretary’s ‘Straits of Vermouth’ gaffe
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent misnames Strait of Hormuz as 'Straits of Vermouth'; DNC mocks him and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over alcohol history.
Chancellor Announces Refunds for Slow Planning Decisions
Jeremy Hunt announces planning reforms with refunds for slow decisions in Autumn Statement.
Elon Musk Faces UK Backlash Over Remarks at Tommy Robinson Rally
Downing Street condemns Elon Musk's 'dangerous' language at Tommy Robinson rally, raising legal questions.
Morgan McSweeney Resigns as Starmer's Chief of Staff
Keir Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney resigns over Peter Mandelson US ambassador appointment.
Farage Skips Parliament For Holiday Abroad
Nigel Farage missed the Brexit reset debate while on holiday, his first break in three years, amid criticism of frequent overseas trips.
Trump monitored Iran strikes from Mar-a-Lago war room, photos reveal
Photos show Trump at Mar-a-Lago overseeing Iran strikes, with map of targets, CIA director, and key aides.
Stephen Miller's Immigration Tirade Sparks Fact-Checking and Criticism
Stephen Miller's immigration rant prompts fact-checking and criticism, highlighting his own family's refugee background and immigrants' contributions to US innovation.
Labour MP's AI Chatbot Contradicts His Benefits Voting Record
Labour MP Mark Sewards' AI assistant failed to answer questions on his benefits voting record, contradicting his actual vote.
Georgia Recertifies Biden Victory as Trump Pressure Fails
Georgia recertifies Biden's win after two recounts, defying Trump's calls to overturn the result. GOP officials stress election integrity.
Trump orders IndyCar race on Washington DC streets for Freedom 250 celebration
President Trump orders federal government to expedite permits for IndyCar race on DC streets as part of Freedom 250 celebration.
Starmer's Landmark Cabinet: Rachel Reeves Becomes First Female Chancellor
Keir Starmer appoints historic Cabinet with Rachel Reeves as first female Chancellor, Angela Rayner as Deputy PM, and key figures in home and foreign affairs.
OBR Chief Resigns After Report Blames Leadership for Budget Blunder
OBR chief Richard Hughes resigns after report blames leadership for early release of Budget documents, revealing a prior breach during the spring statement.
Sturgeon defends gender bill after Rowling T-shirt protest
Nicola Sturgeon defends gender recognition bill after JK Rowling protests with 'destroyer of women's rights' T-shirt.
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