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Sunak and Starmer refuse to commit to pensions triple lock beyond election

Sunak and Starmer refuse to commit to pensions triple lock beyond election

Sunak and Starmer refuse to commit to pensions triple lock beyond election

03 December 2023

The PM was evasive about the future of the policy, which has been criticised for becoming increasingly unaffordable.


Warning that parts of country face ‘ice rink Monday’ as snow refreezes

Warning that parts of country face ‘ice rink Monday’ as snow refreezes

Warning that parts of country face ‘ice rink Monday’ as snow refreezes

03 December 2023

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of ice for much of northern England.


‘Large number’ of reindeer block major road in Suffolk

‘Large number’ of reindeer block major road in Suffolk

‘Large number’ of reindeer block major road in Suffolk

03 December 2023

The animals stopped traffic on both sides of a dual carriageway.


Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron to travel to the US for Ukraine and Israel talks

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron to travel to the US for Ukraine and Israel talks

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron to travel to the US for Ukraine and Israel talks

03 December 2023

The Foreign Office said he will hold a number of meeting with key members of US president Joe Biden’s administration while in Washington.


Starmer: Labour must be obsessed with growth to turn economy around

Starmer: Labour must be obsessed with growth to turn economy around

Starmer: Labour must be obsessed with growth to turn economy around

03 December 2023

The Labour Party is set to use a speech on Monday to say that Britain ‘is going backwards’ under the Tories.


Government pledges almost £4 billion to improve rail links in northern England

Government pledges almost £4 billion to improve rail links in northern England

Government pledges almost £4 billion to improve rail links in northern England

03 December 2023

The £3.9 billion investment will accelerate the Transpennine Route upgrade between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds, and York.


Faith leaders and MPs speak out against antisemitism and Islamophobia at vigil

Faith leaders and MPs speak out against antisemitism and Islamophobia at vigil

Faith leaders and MPs speak out against antisemitism and Islamophobia at vigil

03 December 2023

The event called Building Bridges, Together For Humanity was billed as a space to mourn the loss of life on all sides of the conflict in Gaza.


Kindertransport refugees mark 85th anniversary of rescue operation

Kindertransport refugees mark 85th anniversary of rescue operation

Kindertransport refugees mark 85th anniversary of rescue operation

03 December 2023

A ceremony was held to mark the occasion on Sunday afternoon at Liverpool Street Station, where many of the child refugees arrived in the UK.


PM’s waiting list pledge hinges on resolving NHS strikes, Atkins suggests

PM’s waiting list pledge hinges on resolving NHS strikes, Atkins suggests

PM’s waiting list pledge hinges on resolving NHS strikes, Atkins suggests

03 December 2023

The Health Secretary said the Government is ‘throwing everything’ at resolving pay disputes.


Hamas can end the war with Israel immediately, says UK minister

Hamas can end the war with Israel immediately, says UK minister

Hamas can end the war with Israel immediately, says UK minister

03 December 2023

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed Britain will carry out surveillance flights over the Middle East to hunt for Hamas hostage locations.


Health Secretary: Avoiding winter crisis in NHS is ‘number one priority’

Health Secretary: Avoiding winter crisis in NHS is ‘number one priority’

Health Secretary: Avoiding winter crisis in NHS is ‘number one priority’

03 December 2023

Victoria Atkins defended the efforts being made to assist the health service.


Government may face Commons defeat over compensation for infected blood victims

Government may face Commons defeat over compensation for infected blood victims

Government may face Commons defeat over compensation for infected blood victims

03 December 2023

Labour and 30 Conservative MPs are backing changes to the Victims and Prisoners Bill.


Political spouse became a force to be reckoned with in her own right

Political spouse became a force to be reckoned with in her own right

Political spouse became a force to be reckoned with in her own right

03 December 2023

Glenys Kinnock was a formidable influence behind the scenes before becoming an MEP and taking on a ministerial role.


Former Labour minister and MEP Baroness Kinnock dies

Former Labour minister and MEP Baroness Kinnock dies

Former Labour minister and MEP Baroness Kinnock dies

03 December 2023

Lord Neil Kinnock, the former Labour Party leader, was with his wife in her final moments, the family said.


British man injured in suspected terror attack in Paris which left tourist dead

British man injured in suspected terror attack in Paris which left tourist dead

British man injured in suspected terror attack in Paris which left tourist dead

03 December 2023

A 25-year-old French man was arrested after killing a German tourist with a knife and injuring two others.


Reports £15m Rwanda treaty ready this week is speculation, says Cabinet minister

Reports £15m Rwanda treaty ready this week is speculation, says Cabinet minister

Reports £15m Rwanda treaty ready this week is speculation, says Cabinet minister

03 December 2023

It comes as more than 500 migrants crossed the Channel during freezing December conditions on Saturday.


Hotel syndicate planning special Christmas party after £1m EuroMillions win

Hotel syndicate planning special Christmas party after £1m EuroMillions win

Hotel syndicate planning special Christmas party after £1m EuroMillions win

03 December 2023

Syndicate leader Darren Gargan is planning a holiday to Lapland and other foreign trips after 13 staff members scooped £76,923 each.


Harry and Meghan should speak about ‘misgivings’, Mandela’s granddaughter says

Harry and Meghan should speak about ‘misgivings’, Mandela’s granddaughter says

Harry and Meghan should speak about ‘misgivings’, Mandela’s granddaughter says

03 December 2023

Activist Ndileka Mandela said: ‘I believe that Harry and Meghan had to find their own voice.’


Leaving ECHR over Rwanda scheme ruling would be foolish, says Tory MP

Leaving ECHR over Rwanda scheme ruling would be foolish, says Tory MP

Leaving ECHR over Rwanda scheme ruling would be foolish, says Tory MP

03 December 2023

The chairman of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee said the European Convention on Human Rights underpinned the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.


Thousands without electricity in Cumbria as people rescued from snowbound cars

Thousands without electricity in Cumbria as people rescued from snowbound cars

Thousands without electricity in Cumbria as people rescued from snowbound cars

03 December 2023

The Met Office said last night saw the coldest temperatures since last winter – with minus 12.5C recorded in Altnaharra in northern Scotland.


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