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Rachel Reeves could scrap luxury cars from Motability scheme used by 80,000 Scots

Rachel Reeves could scrap luxury cars from Motability scheme used by 80,000 Scots

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Badenoch 'rebuilding' Tory party as she marks first year as leader

Badenoch 'rebuilding' Tory party as she marks first year as leader

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Obama calls NYC mayoral frontrunner Mamdani just days before crucial election

Obama calls NYC mayoral frontrunner Mamdani just days before crucial election

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Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over Christian persecution claims

Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over Christian persecution claims

about 6 hours ago

Healey announces £9bn investment to modernise military housing

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Healey announces £9bn investment to modernise military housing

about 7 hours ago

Kemi Badenoch says she is ‘rebuilding’ the Tories as she marks a year as leader

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Kemi Badenoch says she is ‘rebuilding’ the Tories as she marks a year as leader

about 7 hours ago

Timeline of Kemi Badenoch’s leadership of the Conservative Party

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Timeline of Kemi Badenoch’s leadership of the Conservative Party

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'Progressive capitalist' rallies for 'democratic socialist' candidate in NYC mayoral race

'Progressive capitalist' rallies for 'democratic socialist' candidate in NYC mayoral race

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Trump threatens to halt all US aid, conduct 'vicious' military attack in Nigeria over Christian persecution

Trump threatens to halt all US aid, conduct 'vicious' military attack in Nigeria over Christian persecution

about 7 hours ago

Obama says it's 'like every day is Halloween' as he blames Republicans for government shutdown

Obama says it's 'like every day is Halloween' as he blames Republicans for government shutdown

about 7 hours ago

Carney says China doesn’t grasp Canada’s concern over issues of foreign interference

Carney says China doesn’t grasp Canada’s concern over issues of foreign interference

about 7 hours ago

Scandal of military homes unfit for heroes set to end with £9 billion boost

Scandal of military homes unfit for heroes set to end with £9 billion boost

about 7 hours ago

The politics behind President Trump's plan to send troops to U.S. cities

The politics behind President Trump's plan to send troops to U.S. cities

about 9 hours ago

Former Trump official warns Mamdani victory would mark ‘Marxist shift’ for New York City

Former Trump official warns Mamdani victory would mark ‘Marxist shift’ for New York City

about 10 hours ago

Cooper announces £5m in aid for Sudan amid ‘horrifying’ scenes in El Fasher

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Cooper announces £5m in aid for Sudan amid ‘horrifying’ scenes in El Fasher

about 12 hours ago

Sharpton blasts ‘ugly Islamophobia’ in NYC mayor race as Mamdani attacks Trump on welfare cuts

Sharpton blasts ‘ugly Islamophobia’ in NYC mayor race as Mamdani attacks Trump on welfare cuts

about 12 hours ago

Mamdani’s God Squad: The clerics, activists and political operatives who have his back

Mamdani’s God Squad: The clerics, activists and political operatives who have his back

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Sherrill insists NJ a Dem stronghold ahead of Obama visit, rejecting GOP momentum: 'Not a purple state'

Sherrill insists NJ a Dem stronghold ahead of Obama visit, rejecting GOP momentum: 'Not a purple state'

about 12 hours ago

Ontario woman named national Silver Cross Mother

Ontario woman named national Silver Cross Mother

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Carney says China doesn’t share concerns about ‘foreign interference’

Carney says China doesn’t share concerns about ‘foreign interference’

about 13 hours ago

Gaza must not be left as 'no-man's land' between peace and war, Yvette Cooper warns

Gaza must not be left as 'no-man's land' between peace and war, Yvette Cooper warns

about 13 hours ago

Yvette Cooper slams world's failure to grasp deadly conflict in Sudan

Yvette Cooper slams world's failure to grasp deadly conflict in Sudan

about 13 hours ago

Former Miss Venezuela blames 'socialism and open borders' for her country's devastating collapse

Former Miss Venezuela blames 'socialism and open borders' for her country's devastating collapse

about 14 hours ago

‘I did apologize to the President,’ Carney says on U.S. anti-tariff ad

‘I did apologize to the President,’ Carney says on U.S. anti-tariff ad

about 14 hours ago

Rachel Reeves 'considering new tax on expensive homes’ in Budget

Rachel Reeves 'considering new tax on expensive homes’ in Budget

about 14 hours ago

Man freed from prison under early release scheme charged with murder

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Man freed from prison under early release scheme charged with murder

about 15 hours ago

Rap star Nicki Minaj thanks Trump for addressing persecution of Christians in Nigeria

Rap star Nicki Minaj thanks Trump for addressing persecution of Christians in Nigeria

about 15 hours ago

ANNELIESE DODDS: 'Government must tax different forms of wealth more effectively'

ANNELIESE DODDS: 'Government must tax different forms of wealth more effectively'

about 16 hours ago

Swinney holds talks on cutting whisky tariffs with US ambassador

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Swinney holds talks on cutting whisky tariffs with US ambassador

about 17 hours ago

Trump touts ‘12 out of 10’ meeting with Xi, downplays reports of Venezuela strikes

Trump touts ‘12 out of 10’ meeting with Xi, downplays reports of Venezuela strikes

about 17 hours ago

Trump's 'nuclear' demand not landing for Senate Republicans amid shutdown

Trump's 'nuclear' demand not landing for Senate Republicans amid shutdown

about 17 hours ago

NHS dentists crisis sees surge in GoFundMe appeals from desperate people in pain

NHS dentists crisis sees surge in GoFundMe appeals from desperate people in pain

about 18 hours ago

North Carolina Democrat lawmaker resigns after being hit with child sex charges

North Carolina Democrat lawmaker resigns after being hit with child sex charges

about 19 hours ago

Food stamp benefits for 42 million Americans in jeopardy today amid shutdown

Food stamp benefits for 42 million Americans in jeopardy today amid shutdown

about 19 hours ago

Learners desperate for driving tests 'taken advantage' of by bots and scammers

Learners desperate for driving tests 'taken advantage' of by bots and scammers

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This Ontario ruling may be the most compelling judicial decision you'll ever read

This Ontario ruling may be the most compelling judicial decision you'll ever read

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Daylight saving time ends tonight: Why the clocks fall back one hour

Daylight saving time ends tonight: Why the clocks fall back one hour

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NEO the first 'consumer-ready humanoid robot' will do your chores. But what about privacy?

NEO the first 'consumer-ready humanoid robot' will do your chores. But what about privacy?

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Week in Politics: SNAP updates; Trump's Asia trip; ACA enrollment

Week in Politics: SNAP updates; Trump's Asia trip; ACA enrollment

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Cooper announces £5m in aid for Sudan amid ‘horrifying’ scenes in El Fasher

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Cooper announces £5m in aid for Sudan amid ‘horrifying’ scenes in El Fasher

about 21 hours ago

Bipartisan senators call on Hegseth to release strike orders on alleged drug boats in Caribbean

Bipartisan senators call on Hegseth to release strike orders on alleged drug boats in Caribbean

about 21 hours ago

Dem candidates lean on Obama in final stretch of campaign as Obamacare premiums prepare to spike

Dem candidates lean on Obama in final stretch of campaign as Obamacare premiums prepare to spike

about 21 hours ago

Acquittal of man who urged violence against Trump puts First Amendment in spotlight

Acquittal of man who urged violence against Trump puts First Amendment in spotlight

about 21 hours ago

Boasberg's role in 'Arctic Frost' probe sparks fury from GOP senators, despite local rules

Boasberg's role in 'Arctic Frost' probe sparks fury from GOP senators, despite local rules

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Wildfires spark friendly disagreement as Trump administration pushes Canada to ‘lean into forest management’

Wildfires spark friendly disagreement as Trump administration pushes Canada to ‘lean into forest management’

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Election Day is Tuesday. Here are 5 questions about what the results might mean

Election Day is Tuesday. Here are 5 questions about what the results might mean

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With the outlook for SNAP benefits uncertain, food banks are warning of a crisis

With the outlook for SNAP benefits uncertain, food banks are warning of a crisis

about 21 hours ago

Presidents once avoided shutdown travel. This term, Trump has been a frequent flier

Presidents once avoided shutdown travel. This term, Trump has been a frequent flier

about 21 hours ago

In redistricting vote, some Californians fear losing out, others want to face Trump

In redistricting vote, some Californians fear losing out, others want to face Trump

about 21 hours ago

Army protects itself, not soldiers, says Jaysley Beck’s mother

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Army protects itself, not soldiers, says Jaysley Beck’s mother

about 22 hours ago

WATCH: Dems dodge on whether Obamacare is worth shutting down government: ‘Ask a Republican’

WATCH: Dems dodge on whether Obamacare is worth shutting down government: ‘Ask a Republican’

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Starmer’s leadership threatened – as Labour rows rage over Budget tax U-turn

Starmer’s leadership threatened – as Labour rows rage over Budget tax U-turn

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MIKEY SMITH: 9 unhinged Donald Trump moments as he brags about his fancy toilet while Americans go hungry

MIKEY SMITH: 9 unhinged Donald Trump moments as he brags about his fancy toilet while Americans go hungry

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Inside Kemi Badenoch's first year - 'she's got to hope for a Nigel Farage implosion'

Inside Kemi Badenoch's first year - 'she's got to hope for a Nigel Farage implosion'

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Even as Trump's tariffs bite, homegrown competition barriers are still pushing prices up

Even as Trump's tariffs bite, homegrown competition barriers are still pushing prices up

about 23 hours ago

MP in bid to stop ferry firms leaving islanders high and dry

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MP in bid to stop ferry firms leaving islanders high and dry

about 24 hours ago

Hoyle says he cannot bring private prosecution in China spy case

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Hoyle says he cannot bring private prosecution in China spy case

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Free weight loss jabs to be offered to thousands of Scots in fight against obesity

Free weight loss jabs to be offered to thousands of Scots in fight against obesity

Reform councillor defects to Tories after becoming 'uncomfortable' with party

Reform councillor defects to Tories after becoming 'uncomfortable' with party

Illinois lawmakers pass bill banning ICE immigration arrests near courthouses

Illinois lawmakers pass bill banning ICE immigration arrests near courthouses