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Nadhim Zahawi Regrets Forcing Boris Johnson Out
Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi expressed regret over forcing Boris Johnson out as Prime Minister in 2022. Johnson resigned after a series of scandals and over fifty government resignations. Zahawi's reflections and regrets will be detai...
UK Universities at Risk Without Increased Fees or Funding
UK universities are at risk of financial collapse without urgent action to increase tuition fees or funding. Vice-chancellors and former ministers warn that many institutions could go bust within two years. They suggest raising fees by t...
Chris Heaton-Harris Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris will not stand at the next general election. Serving since September 2022, he expressed gratitude to his Daventry constituents and highlighted his work on the Windsor Framework and restoring...
Peer Banned from Lords Bars for Bullying
Lord Kulveer Ranger will face a 12-month suspension from House of Lords bars for bullying while intoxicated. Ranger, former adviser to Boris Johnson, has resigned the government whip and apologized. Sanctions include a three-week suspens...
Tory Peer Lord Kulveer Ranger Faces Suspension Over Drunken Outburst
Lord Kulveer Ranger, a Conservative peer, faces a three-week suspension from the House of Lords for drunkenly harassing two women. The incident occurred in Strangers' Bar in Parliament where he was visibly intoxicated. In addition to the...
Margaret Thatcher's Confidential Memo: Scrapping National Insurance Would Create 'Many Losers,' Warned Nigel Lawson
A previously undisclosed memo from Nigel Lawson, who served as Margaret Thatcher's tax-cutting chancellor and is cited as an inspiration by current Chancellor Rishi Sunak, advises against merging National Insurance and income tax due to ...
Ireland's €700m Brexit Bonanza: Record Customs Duty Revenues from GB Imports
Ireland has gained a €700m (£600m) financial benefit from Brexit due to increased tax revenues from customs duties on imports from Great Britain.
Rishi Sunak Dismisses July Election Speculation Amid Record-Low Approval Ratings
Rishi Sunak, the UK prime minister, has declined to dismiss rumors of a July general election, despite his record-low poll ratings.
Labour's David Skaith Challenges Rishi Sunak in York: A Seismic Local Election Battle
In the local elections on Thursday, Labour Party's David Skaith is running for the position of mayor in York and North Yorkshire, which is the constituency of embattled Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Scrutinizing the UK's 'Level Up' Agenda
The UK government's ambitious plans to 'level up' left-behind towns are under scrutiny.
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UK Pressured Ukraine to Abandon Peace Deal with Russia: Kremlin
The Kremlin has accused Ukraine of abandoning a peace treaty with Russia in 2022 under British pressure, despite Russian claims of additional demands.
Rishi Sunak Election Rumors: Febrile Westminster Atmosphere, No 10 Dismisses Call for Early Vote Amidst Disastrous Local Elections and Leadership Speculation
Rishi Sunak, the UK Prime Minister, is facing rumors of an impending election call due to growing speculation over his leadership.
150,000 Unpaid Carers Faced with Thousands in Fines: MPs, Charities Call for Amnesty
Over 150,000 unpaid carers in the UK are facing large fines for unintentionally exceeding the £151-per-week earnings limit while caring for their sick, disabled, or elderly relatives.
Over 100 Arrested at US Universities: Pro-Palestine Protests Lead to Mass Arrests at USC, Columbia
Over 100 people, including 93 at the University of Southern California, were arrested for trespassing during pro-Palestine protests at US universities.
UK Defence Secretary Urges Nato Nations to Match 2.5% Defence Spending Target at Upcoming Summit
The UK's Defense Secretary, Grant Shapps, has called on all NATO countries to increase their defense spending to 2.5% of their GDP. He made this statement ahead of the NATO's 75th anniversary summit later this year in Washington D.C. The...
Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner Urges Ministers to Prioritize Housing Reforms Over Her Sale, Criticizes Dowden at PMQs
Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner criticized the government for focusing on her house sale investigation instead of addressing housing reforms, specifically no-fault evictions and watered-down leasehold reform plans.
Jeremy Hunt Justifies Civil Service Job Cuts for Defense Spending and Ukraine Aid
Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has defended the government's plan to cut civil service jobs to fund increased defense spending and aid for Ukraine.
Sunak in Berlin: UK Prime Minister to Boost Defense Ties, Discuss Energy Investments with Scholz
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the UK travels to Germany to meet Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen defense and security cooperation.
Council of Europe Criticizes UK's Rwanda Bill: Grave Concerns over Asylum Seekers' Human Rights and Rule of Law
The Council of Europe's human rights commissioner, Michael O'Flaherty, has criticized the UK's Rwanda asylum policy, which passed parliamentary stages on Monday night and is expected to be signed into law on Tuesday.
Former Tory Climate Minister Claire O'Neill Criticizes Sunak's Weakening of Climate Targets as a Retrograde Step
A former Conservative climate minister, Claire O'Neill, criticized the UK government's decision to weaken some climate commitments as a "retrograde step" that could hinder cross-party efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
Rwanda Bill Passed: UK Government's Global Migration Deterrent Amid Election Pressure
The Rwanda bill, which aims to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing, was passed by the UK Parliament late at night.
UK's Rwanda Asylum Plan: Timeline of Legal Challenges and Setbacks (2022-2023)
In April 2022, then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced plans for the UK government to process asylum seekers in Rwanda, insisting it would be a significant deterrent and that Rwanda was safe with the capacity to resettle many people.
Illinois Woman Wins $45M Lawsuit Against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue for Mesothelioma Linked to Baby Powder
A jury in Chicago ordered Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Kenvue Inc. to pay $45 million to the family of a woman who claimed their talcum-based baby powder caused her fatal mesothelioma diagnosis.
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US House Speaker Mike Johnson's Surprising U-Turn: From Blocking Ukraine Aid to Approving $60 Billion Package
US House Speaker Mike Johnson, a little-known arch-conservative Christian from Louisiana, unexpectedly rose to power in October 2022 after the ouster of Kevin McCarthy.
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ICC Seeks Arrest Warrants for Israeli and Hamas Leaders
UK's Infected Blood Scandal: Conclusion Nears After Seven Years
Princess of Wales's Taskforce Calls for Business Investment in Early Childhood
Campaign Groups Condemn UK Report on Protests
Former Royal Marine Charged with Espionage Found Dead
Australian PM Calls for Julian Assange's Freedom
Julian Assange Granted Right to Challenge US Extradition
Congo Army Thwarts Attempted Coup Involving Americans and a British Citizen
Ireland's Homeless Gain Voting Rights
Blinken orders crackdown on Israel-Hamas leaks
Julian Assange Faces US Extradition: Key Facts
Jacob Zuma Takes Campaign to ANC Stronghold Soweto
Attempted Assassination of Slovakia PM Robert Fico: Investigation Ongoing
What Happens If an Iranian President Dies in Office?
Spain Recalls Ambassador After Argentina President's Remarks
Rishi Sunak Faces Cabinet Backlash Over Proposed Changes to Foreign Student Visas
Rwanda Denies Entry to Human Rights Researcher
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Reportedly Killed in Helicopter Crash
Blue Origin Resumes Space Tourism with 90-Year-Old Ed Dwight
Rishi Sunak and Wife Akshata Murty Wealthier Than King Charles
New Dutch Government Drives Wedge Through EU Liberals
Iranian President Raisi Missing After Helicopter Goes Down
Freemasons and ‘Global War Party’ Accused of Conspiring Against Georgia
Poland Supports Rolls-Royce's Nuclear Power Plant Initiative
European Ports Overflow with Unsold Electric Vehicles
Esprit Files for Bankruptcy in Europe, Putting Hundreds of Jobs at Risk
Chevron Halts North Sea Drilling Amid Rising Tax Burden
Jeremy Hunt Accused of Exaggerating Conservatives' Economic Record
Victoria Atkins Discusses Historical Gender Bias in the NHS
Dublin and Monaghan Bombings 50th Anniversary: Calls for Justice
Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty’s Wealth Rises to £651 Million
New Caledonia Riots Escalate After French Voting Rights Change
Renters Face Fierce Competition as Listing Times Shrink
Surge in Fake Science: 19 journals shut down due to fraudulent papers from 'paper mills'
Global Birthrates Decline, Raising Economic and Social Concerns
Boeing Faces Possible Prosecution Over 737 MAX Settlement Violation
Prisoner Escapes in France as Two Officers Killed in Van Ambush
German Court Rules AfD Can Be Monitored for Extremism
Jacob Rees-Mogg Criticizes Bank of England’s Inflation Strategy
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Promote Invictus Games in Nigeria
UK Arms Ban on Israel Would Aid Hamas, Says Cameron
US Regulators Probe Credit Card Reward Schemes
Labour Vows to End Rwanda Deportation Scheme/Scam
Exonerated Andrew Malkinson Faces Hardship Awaiting Compensation
India Poised to Surpass Japan as 4th Largest Economy
UN General Assembly Approves Palestinian Membership Bid
Biden to Impose Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles
Cyberattack Disrupts Major US Healthcare Network
McDonald's Introduces $5 Meal Deal to Attract Customers
Protesters Attempt to Storm Tesla's German Factory
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