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Iceland EU referendum too close to call as vote count continues

Iceland’s referendum on whether to resume membership negotiations with the European Union remains finely balanced, with counting continuing and no cle...

2 weeks ago

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Cleverly leaves shadow cabinet to run for London mayor

Cleverly has quit the shadow cabinet in order to pursue a bid to become London mayor, despite the capital not being due to vote for a new mayor until...

2 weeks ago

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Burnham faces parliamentary scrutiny as MPs return

The return of Parliament is set to bring renewed scrutiny for the new prime minister, with MPs preparing to question Burnham after his summer tour.

3 weeks ago

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Burnham says he will not vote on assisted dying

Burnham has said he will not take part in a forthcoming vote on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales, while calling for differing views on t...

3 weeks ago

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Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE in the United States

British right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos, who lives and works in the United States, has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcemen...

3 weeks ago

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Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America

Trump has signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America, following the collapse of trade talks between the United States and Canada late last...

3 weeks ago

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Asylum seekers in hotels halve in a year, Home Office figures show

Home Office figures show the number of asylum seekers housed in hotels has fallen by half over the past year, alongside decreases in legal migration a...

3 weeks ago

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Burnham calls summit with devolved first ministers

Prime Minister Burnham has announced a summit with the first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland during his first official visit to Wale...

3 weeks ago

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Ann Widdecombe portrait displayed in Parliament as MPs return

A framed photograph of Ann Widdecombe has been put up in Parliament as MPs return, forming part of efforts by MPs to create a permanent memorial for t...

3 weeks ago

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Burnham declines to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget

Burnham has not ruled out tax increases in the autumn Budget, as experts warn he and Chancellor John Healey may have limited flexibility in their firs...

3 weeks ago

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Reform pledges social housing priority for British-born young workers

Reform has said it would give British-born young workers priority for social housing, prompting Labour to dismiss the proposal as unworkable and divis...

3 weeks ago

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Ofcom investigates Sky News over Farage harassment claims

Ofcom is investigating Sky News after Reform UK leader Nigel Farage accused the broadcaster of sending reporters to a home where his adult daughter li...

3 weeks ago

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Mayors to gain powers to overrule councils on planning decisions

Mayors are to receive powers to override local councils on planning decisions, with housing minister Matthew Pennycook saying the change is needed to...

3 weeks ago

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Lord O'Neill rules out government job after Burnham adviser speculation

Lord O'Neill, the former Goldman Sachs chief economist, has ruled out taking a government job after being tipped for a senior economic advisory role w...

4 weeks ago

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John Swinney defends £45,000 World Cup flight costs

John Swinney has defended £45,000 spent on business-class flights to the World Cup, amid figures showing Scottish government official visits to the Un...

4 weeks ago

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Politicians face risks in striking the right online balance

Politicians are under pressure to manage their digital presence carefully, as a single online post can affect public reputation while limited engageme...

4 weeks ago

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Suspended Reform UK member Tim Montgomerie to fight to stay in party

Tim Montgomerie, a suspended Reform UK member, has said he will challenge the decision and argues his appeal will test the party’s attitude to free sp...

4 weeks ago