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Lawyers seek emergency hearing over alleged White House media ban breaches

Lawyers representing CNN, Politico and MS Now are seeking an emergency court hearing after reporters were denied access to the White House, despite a...

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Lucy Powell says there is no single solution to small-boat crossings

Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell said there was no single “switch” that could stop small boats crossing the Channel. She was speaking to local radio a...

1 month ago

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US court orders White House to restore access for three media organisations

A US court has temporarily ordered the government to reinstate White House access for CNN, Politico and MS NOW after a media ban imposed under Donald...

1 month ago

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Tories propose restricting benefit spending on alcohol and cigarettes

Tory proposals would prevent long-term unemployed people from using benefits to buy alcohol and cigarettes, while also reducing payments for some peop...

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Burnham calls football stadium alcohol ban discriminatory as PM backs review

Burnham has described the long-standing ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stadium stands as discriminatory. The prime minister opposes the law,...

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UK Reviews Agreement to Transfer Chagos Islands to Mauritius

The UK is reviewing an agreement that would transfer control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, according to the defence secretary.

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Trump discloses millions of dollars in big tech and AI share deals

US President Donald Trump has disclosed share purchases and sales involving major technology and artificial intelligence companies, including Microsof...

1 month ago

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Trump administration accuses three media outlets of falsehoods before court hearing

The US Justice Department has accused CNN, Politico and MS NOW of spreading falsehoods in a response to their lawsuit. The department’s filing also ci...

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UK to review Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed that the UK will review its deal concerning the Chagos Islands after criticism from US President Donald...

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Burnham appeared nervous in encounter with Trump, account says

An account of a meeting involving Trump and a prime minister says Burnham initially appeared nervous, amid awareness that encounters with the presiden...

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Andy Burnham highlights Russian disinformation risks in first UN speech

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham used his first speech to the United Nations to highlight the risks posed by Russian disinformation.

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UK pledges action on Russian disinformation and global AI standards

The UK has said it wants to help address international challenges by countering Russian disinformation and promoting new global standards for artifici...

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Trump criticises proposed Chagos Islands deal while saying he can work with Burnham

Donald Trump has criticised the UK’s proposed arrangement to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling it “terrible”, while saying he can do busin...

1 month ago

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Trump’s UN speech highlighted by references to annihilation, AI and walkout

Donald Trump’s address to the United Nations on Tuesday is being assessed through five key moments, including references to annihilation and artificia...

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Liberal Democrats leave conference with renewed confidence in Davey

The Liberal Democrats have concluded their conference with concerns about Sir Ed Davey’s leadership eased by pledges made during the event and his per...

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Trump says he can work with Andy Burnham after first meeting in New York

Donald Trump said he could do business with Andy Burnham during their first face-to-face meeting in New York, while criticising the Chagos deal as “te...

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Davey pledges tax cuts if UK rejoins EU single market

The Liberal Democrat leader has promised to raise tax thresholds, potentially reducing taxes for millions, if he becomes prime minister and the UK ret...

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