Tag: Politics

Forecasters, environment officials, and politicians are facing criticism for their handling of Storm Bert and the effectiveness of flood defenses in the face of increasingly common extreme weather events. The aftermath of the storm...

A group of French mayors, including Calais Mayor Natacha Bouchart, have expressed their frustration with the UK's handling of the migrant crisis. They are calling for the renegotiation of a key cross-Channel migrant deal,...

Reform UK MP James McMurdock made headlines recently for a historic conviction that was brought to light. The politician was jailed 18 years ago for kicking his girlfriend multiple times in an incident that...

Keir Starmer remains unfazed by recent farm protests as Kemi Badenoch's initial surge in popularity seems to have hit a roadblock, according to the latest Techne UK weekly tracker poll for The Independent. Despite...

Rachel Reeves is standing firm on the issue of inheritance tax for farmers, despite some concerns being raised about the impact of the policy. The Treasury has been exploring ways to soften the blow,...

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown recently shared a deeply personal reflection on his opposition to the legalisation of assisted dying. He revealed that the death of his newborn daughter, Jennifer, in 2002 was a...

Brighton Council has come under fire after disposing of the belongings of a deceased man, leaving his brother feeling devastated. Simon Byrne, the brother of the 29-year-old man who passed away in temporary council...

The recent escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has caused tensions to rise, with significant developments unfolding. The Kremlin has warned the West with a hypersonic missile strike on Ukraine as a warning that Moscow...

A recent poll has shown that nearly seven out of ten people support the idea of establishing a commission to examine end-of-life care in the UK before a decision is made on assisted dying....

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has condemned Russia's use of an experimental ballistic missile as a "severe escalation" in the ongoing conflict. He has called for strong international condemnation of the attack, while NATO has...

A source close to Rachel Reeves has strongly denied reports that the government is about to exempt farmers aged 80 and over from the family farm tax in a bid to end a revolt...

Ian Hislop, the editor of Private Eye, has strongly criticized the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, for attending a gala event at the British Museum just one day after announcing his resignation due to...

Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressed his frustration with Russian President Putin's lack of interest in peace, stating that the recent use of an experimental ballistic missile on Ukraine is clear evidence of Russia's aggressive...

The Defence Secretary of the UK, John Healey, recently revealed that Russia has been planning to use a new intercontinental ballistic missile for months. This information was shared during his appearance before the Commons...

Ukraine’s air force recently made an alarming claim that Russia had fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at the city of Dnipro. This alleged attack, if confirmed, would mark the first time such a...

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif for alleged war crimes during the Gaza war....

Former deputy prime minister John Prescott passed away at the age of 86 after battling Alzheimer’s, his family announced. The Labour veteran was a key figure in Sir Tony Blair’s New Labour project and...

John Prescott, a prominent figure in British politics, had a career that spanned decades and left a lasting impact on the Labour Party. Born in 1938 in Prestatyn, North Wales, Prescott's early life was...

Ukraine's military has reported that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for the first time during the ongoing war. The missile was allegedly launched from the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation, an...

Britain's railways are on the brink of being brought back under public ownership after the House of Lords passed a bill to renationalise the train services. The speedy approval of the Passenger Rail Services...

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana recently made false accusations against President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, blaming them for the British government's decision to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to...

Ukraine recently made headlines after firing UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russia in response to the deployment of North Korean troops on Russia's border with Ukraine. This marked the first confirmed use of British...

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated that Russia finds the idea of a 'freeze' in the conflict in Ukraine along the existing frontlines unacceptable. Peskov mentioned that the US embassy closing in Kyiv did...

Farmers across the UK are considering taking more extreme actions if the government does not reverse its decision to reduce inheritance tax relief on agricultural properties. Over 13,000 farmers gathered in Westminster to protest...

Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy media mogul in Hong Kong, recently appeared in court to testify for the first time after being charged with foreign collusion under the national security law. Lai, who founded Apple...

The recent G20 summit in Brazil has faced criticism from Ukraine's western allies for failing to adequately address Russia's role in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. As the conflict reaches its 1,000th day, the...

Farmers Protest Labour's Tax Raid on NFU Battle BusAlison Ratcliffe, a 59-year-old farmer, is among the 1,600 NFU members who gathered to lobby MPs against Labour's policy to impose inheritance tax on some farms....

Leading farmers are expressing their frustration with the government's decision to reduce inheritance tax relief on agricultural properties. Around 13,000 farmers gathered in Westminster to protest this move, with many suggesting that more extreme...

Breast cancer patients in England and Wales have been dealt a devastating blow as talks to make the life-extending drug Enhertu available on the NHS have failed. The National Institute for Health and Care...

The recent escalation of Russian hybrid warfare has sparked fear and concern in the US and Europe. The US state department expressed deep worry about Russia's aggressive tactics against the west, especially after Ukraine's...

Michael Gove has recently shown his support for Labour peer Peter Mandelson in the race for the next chancellor of Oxford University, choosing him over former Tory leader William Hague. This decision has sparked...

Farmers across the UK have been urged to support NHS funding to avoid a mass protest against the proposed extension of inheritance tax to agricultural properties. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) president, Tom Bradshaw,...

Farmers are currently protesting in Whitehall against the inheritance tax plan proposed by the government. The National Farmers Union (NFU) president, Tom Bradshaw, expressed his concerns in an interview with BBC News. He mentioned...

The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, is gearing up to introduce a comprehensive overhaul plan aimed at boosting public confidence in police forces. This reform will involve significant changes and an additional half a billion...

A recent survey conducted by Ipsos revealed that a surprising 24% of Brits would be willing to receive free weight-loss injections on the NHS. These injections, known as Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists, have been...

The UK is gearing up to restart crucial trade discussions with India at the beginning of next year, aiming to elevate the existing relationship to a new level. Following a meeting between Sir Keir...

Keir Starmer recently expressed his disappointment in the UK's growth figures but denied that his government's budget was to blame for the recent increase in mortgage rates. Starmer emphasized that the budget was aimed...

A Hong Kong court has sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to jail terms ranging from four to 10 years in the territory’s largest national security trial, following a prosecution that was widely criticised as politically...

Labour is facing a potential loss of rural MPs due to backlash over changes to farm taxes, warned by Baroness Ann Mallalieu. Tens of thousands of farmers are set to march in London to...

President Joe Biden has faced criticism for his decision to allow Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia with US-made long-range missiles. This move has been described as an "escalation" of the conflict by Moscow,...

The United Kingdom is planning to provide Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine for use against targets inside Russia. This decision comes after the US president, Joe Biden, agreed to supply the American long-range Atacms...

The calls for Sir Keir Starmer to rejoin the EU are gaining momentum as Brexit pressure mounts. A petition calling for Britain to rejoin the EU has garnered tens of thousands of signatures, putting...

In a recent article in The Guardian, Gavin Stephens, the chair of the national police chiefs' council, highlighted the urgent need for major reform in the policing system in England and Wales. Stephens emphasized...

Keir Starmer recently met with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G20 summit in Rio to discuss various concerns, including sanctions on British MPs and the situation of Jimmy Lai, a democracy activist from...

Timothy West, a celebrated actor of the screen and stage, has passed away at the age of 90. Known for his versatile performances that effortlessly transitioned from drama to comedy, West's career spanned over...

Sir Keir Starmer has reiterated his claim that the majority of farms and farmers will not be impacted by the changes to inheritance tax introduced in the Budget, despite growing concerns and protests. The...

EU foreign ministers showed support for the US decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles inside Russia. The EU's chief diplomat, Josep Borrell, expressed his hope that European nations would also permit Ukraine...

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Ministers are facing pressure to decide whether to exclude Chinese companies from operating in the UK's genomics sector to safeguard health data from potential foreign exploitation. Concerns have been raised about the involvement of...

Keir Starmer has stood behind the decision to implement inheritance tax on farms, despite the backlash from farmers. A recent analysis has shown that wealthy investors are crowding out farmers in the agricultural land...