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LIVE updates as MPs to vote on Labour’s welfare reforms

LIVE updates as MPs to vote on Labour’s welfare reforms

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Maryland's sanctuary law could prevent Abrego Garcia's return

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Maryland's sanctuary law could prevent Abrego Garcia's return

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Trump threatens to sic DOGE on Musk

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Trump threatens to sic DOGE on Musk

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Trump offers advice to 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrants: 'Don't run in a straight line'

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Trump offers advice to 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrants: 'Don't run in a straight line'

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Fed Chair Powell: Size of Trump tariffs forced bank to pause rate cuts

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Fed Chair Powell: Size of Trump tariffs forced bank to pause rate cuts

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Labour plans massive change to your children's schools – parents will be 'terrified'

Labour plans massive change to your children's schools – parents will be 'terrified'

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Cash ISA update as savers can outfox Rachel Reeves with 5 moves

Cash ISA update as savers can outfox Rachel Reeves with 5 moves

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Dire warning as number of Channel migrants 'set to reach 50,000' in one year

Dire warning as number of Channel migrants 'set to reach 50,000' in one year

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Iran-linked hackers threaten to release new trove of emails stolen from Trump's inner circle after strikes

Iran-linked hackers threaten to release new trove of emails stolen from Trump's inner circle after strikes

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Dem governor drops F-bomb when trolled for alleged cocaine use

Dem governor drops F-bomb when trolled for alleged cocaine use

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Elon Musk's attacks on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' have 'no basis,' says No 2 House Republican

Elon Musk's attacks on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' have 'no basis,' says No 2 House Republican

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Afghan resettlement schemes to close to new applications under rule changes

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Afghan resettlement schemes to close to new applications under rule changes

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New record for number of migrants crossing Channel set in first half of 2025

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New record for number of migrants crossing Channel set in first half of 2025

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PM braced for revolt over welfare after defending his record of a year in power

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PM braced for revolt over welfare after defending his record of a year in power

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Four-point threshold for PIP could be delayed to win over Labour rebels

Four-point threshold for PIP could be delayed to win over Labour rebels

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Anas Sarwar backs plan to proscribe Palestine Action as terrorist group after RAF base break-in

Anas Sarwar backs plan to proscribe Palestine Action as terrorist group after RAF base break-in

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Ban on ‘exploitative’ zero-hours contracts won't happen until 2027

Ban on ‘exploitative’ zero-hours contracts won't happen until 2027

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You too could smell like Donald Trump as the President launches his latest 'grift'

You too could smell like Donald Trump as the President launches his latest 'grift'

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Keir Starmer 'more likely than ever to quit as Prime Minister' following U-turns

Keir Starmer 'more likely than ever to quit as Prime Minister' following U-turns

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Kneecap record label boss is close friends with husband of Glastonbury organiser

Kneecap record label boss is close friends with husband of Glastonbury organiser

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House Democrat announces he won't seek re-election in 2026

House Democrat announces he won't seek re-election in 2026

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Trump says DOGE 'monster' may have to 'eat Elon' as Musk vows primary ads for lawmakers who cross him on BBB

Trump says DOGE 'monster' may have to 'eat Elon' as Musk vows primary ads for lawmakers who cross him on BBB

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Senate parliamentarian OKs ban on Planned Parenthood federal funding in Trump megabill

Senate parliamentarian OKs ban on Planned Parenthood federal funding in Trump megabill

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Trump slams ‘total nut job’ Mamdani for not condemning ‘globalize the intifada’ phrase

Trump slams ‘total nut job’ Mamdani for not condemning ‘globalize the intifada’ phrase

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Who are the key Labour figures leading the charge against Keir Starmer's benefits cuts?

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Who are the key Labour figures leading the charge against Keir Starmer's benefits cuts?

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Starmer defends his record in power as biggest revolt of his premiership looms

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Starmer defends his record in power as biggest revolt of his premiership looms

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Record number of migrants crossing Channel for first half of year

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Record number of migrants crossing Channel for first half of year

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Parental leave probe could tackle gender pay gap, says minister

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Parental leave probe could tackle gender pay gap, says minister

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The plans that rebels could scupper next – from inheritance tax to benefits cap

The plans that rebels could scupper next – from inheritance tax to benefits cap

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SEND shake-up ‘to increase extreme pressure’ on teachers in mainstream schools

SEND shake-up ‘to increase extreme pressure’ on teachers in mainstream schools

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MIKEY SMITH: 8 unhinged Donald Trump moments as he threatens Elon Musk in another epic breakup

MIKEY SMITH: 8 unhinged Donald Trump moments as he threatens Elon Musk in another epic breakup

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Greens civil war explained: The ‘Glasgow faction’ versus the Holyrood ‘centrists’

Greens civil war explained: The ‘Glasgow faction’ versus the Holyrood ‘centrists’

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Live: MPs to vote on Labour’s welfare reforms

Live: MPs to vote on Labour’s welfare reforms

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Squirming Labour minister left red-faced on LBC by not knowing simple fact

Squirming Labour minister left red-faced on LBC by not knowing simple fact

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Fury as Ed Miliband's net zero 'rush' to add £104 to energy bills

Fury as Ed Miliband's net zero 'rush' to add £104 to energy bills

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Keir Starmer close to end as migrants are literally laughing at him

Keir Starmer close to end as migrants are literally laughing at him

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Texas Democrat who lost to Ted Cruz 8 months ago jumps into 2026 Senate race

Texas Democrat who lost to Ted Cruz 8 months ago jumps into 2026 Senate race

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Socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani under fire for plan to tax 'richer and whiter neighborhoods'

Socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani under fire for plan to tax 'richer and whiter neighborhoods'

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4 Senate amendments to Trump megabill that failed -- and 1 that passed

4 Senate amendments to Trump megabill that failed -- and 1 that passed

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AOC's childhood nickname revealed amid 'Bronx girl' claims

AOC's childhood nickname revealed amid 'Bronx girl' claims

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Why the digital services tax had to die for the Canada-U.S. trade deal to live

Why the digital services tax had to die for the Canada-U.S. trade deal to live

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Bob Vylan claim they are being ‘targeted’ for speaking up about Palestine

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Bob Vylan claim they are being ‘targeted’ for speaking up about Palestine

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As Starmer faces welfare rebellion, how MPs could vote on disability benefits cuts

As Starmer faces welfare rebellion, how MPs could vote on disability benefits cuts

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DWP denies claim they considered cuts for wheelchair users in welfare clampdown

DWP denies claim they considered cuts for wheelchair users in welfare clampdown

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Scots Tory councillor quits after blasting 'cowardly smear campaign' against female MSP

Scots Tory councillor quits after blasting 'cowardly smear campaign' against female MSP

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Scottish Greens suspend Harvie critic ahead of leadership contest

Scottish Greens suspend Harvie critic ahead of leadership contest

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Trump tariffs have earned $81.5 billion in new money, DHS says

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Trump tariffs have earned $81.5 billion in new money, DHS says

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Senate passes amendment to strip ban on AI regulations as 'big, beautiful bill' flails

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Senate passes amendment to strip ban on AI regulations as 'big, beautiful bill' flails

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Fury at Labour's new nanny state plan to get restaurants spying on Brits' meals

Fury at Labour's new nanny state plan to get restaurants spying on Brits' meals

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Keir Starmer is so cowardly he might as well be in hiding as national emergency looms

Keir Starmer is so cowardly he might as well be in hiding as national emergency looms

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The 1 shocking graph that proves benefits in UK are out of control

The 1 shocking graph that proves benefits in UK are out of control

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Dems vow to fight 'tooth and nail' as Supreme Court takes up campaign finance case

Dems vow to fight 'tooth and nail' as Supreme Court takes up campaign finance case

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The future of air combat: How long will the US military still need pilots?

The future of air combat: How long will the US military still need pilots?

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Elon Musk indicates he'll donate to Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican who has been excoriated by Trump

Elon Musk indicates he'll donate to Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican who has been excoriated by Trump

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Nigel Farage takes down Rachel Reeves in brutal 11-word verdict

Nigel Farage takes down Rachel Reeves in brutal 11-word verdict

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Nigel Farage issues huge warning as small boat crossings hit record milestone

Nigel Farage issues huge warning as small boat crossings hit record milestone

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Critics have slammed Ed Miliband’s net zero policies after major UK oil refinery went bust

Critics have slammed Ed Miliband’s net zero policies after major UK oil refinery went bust

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Cabinet minister urges MPs to back welfare Bill as rebellion looms

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Cabinet minister urges MPs to back welfare Bill as rebellion looms

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Final phase of ‘Not for EU’ food labelling comes into force

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Final phase of ‘Not for EU’ food labelling comes into force

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John Swinney raised 'concerns' with Donald Trump's son over vandalism attack at Turnberry

John Swinney raised 'concerns' with Donald Trump's son over vandalism attack at Turnberry

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