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Theresa May’s biggest achievement is under threat – and MPs are dismayed

Theresa May’s biggest achievement is under threat – and MPs are dismayed

Cross party politicians fear downgrading of work to tackle modern slavery overseas

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Swinney's Programme for Government missed the mark - but maybe it was supposed to

Swinney's Programme for Government missed the mark - but maybe it was supposed to

Pro-Trump legal group sues Chief Justice Roberts over denied records request

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Pro-Trump legal group sues Chief Justice Roberts over denied records request

Canadian Prime Minister Carney will meet with Trump, hoping to ease trade war tensions

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Canadian Prime Minister Carney will meet with Trump, hoping to ease trade war tensions

Labour turmoil over winter fuel allowance cut intensifies as Starmer rules out U-turn

Labour turmoil over winter fuel allowance cut intensifies as Starmer rules out U-turn

Nigel Farage erupts at Labour's 'betrayal' of British workers - 'two tier Keir!'

Nigel Farage erupts at Labour's 'betrayal' of British workers - 'two tier Keir!'

Boris Johnson is Tories' only hope of beating Nigel Farage, says shock new poll

Boris Johnson is Tories' only hope of beating Nigel Farage, says shock new poll

Identity of second wrongfully deported man revealed, as Trump admin fights his return to US soil

Identity of second wrongfully deported man revealed, as Trump admin fights his return to US soil

House Democrats storm out of cryptocurrency hearing, alleging Trump 'corruption'

House Democrats storm out of cryptocurrency hearing, alleging Trump 'corruption'

Newsom proposes to work with Trump to 'Make America Film Again,' floats $7.5B federal tax credit

Newsom proposes to work with Trump to 'Make America Film Again,' floats $7.5B federal tax credit

Air travelers without REAL ID to face extra screening but will be allowed to fly for now, DHS says

Air travelers without REAL ID to face extra screening but will be allowed to fly for now, DHS says

Trump meets with freed Russian American who was detained abroad for over a year

Trump meets with freed Russian American who was detained abroad for over a year

Where Donald Trump stands with Americans 15 weeks into his 2nd presidency

Where Donald Trump stands with Americans 15 weeks into his 2nd presidency

Speaker Johnson gives verdict on House plan to impeach judges blocking Trump

Speaker Johnson gives verdict on House plan to impeach judges blocking Trump

Trump teases 'very, very big announcement' ahead of Middle East trip, Carney says he's 'on edge of my seat'

Trump teases 'very, very big announcement' ahead of Middle East trip, Carney says he's 'on edge of my seat'

Carney says Canada won't ever be for sale, with Trump responding 'never say never'

Carney says Canada won't ever be for sale, with Trump responding 'never say never'

Snus-style pouches will be included in ‘smokefree generation’ law, says minister

Snus-style pouches will be included in ‘smokefree generation’ law, says minister

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First Minister John Swinney announces peak train fares in Scotland to end

First Minister John Swinney announces peak train fares in Scotland to end

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Five main points from John Swinney’s Programme for Government

Five main points from John Swinney’s Programme for Government

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What does the BBC's coverage of VE Day commemorations tell us about the UK today?

What does the BBC's coverage of VE Day commemorations tell us about the UK today?

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Alcohol ban on trains to be lifted, Scottish Government announces

Alcohol ban on trains to be lifted, Scottish Government announces

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Nigel Farage's ominous two-word warning to Labour MPs as by-election winner sworn in

Nigel Farage's ominous two-word warning to Labour MPs as by-election winner sworn in

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Nightmare for Keir Starmer as critics inside Labour Party plot to gang up on him

Nightmare for Keir Starmer as critics inside Labour Party plot to gang up on him

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Nigel Farage issues warning as Reform councillors forced into 'woke' training

Nigel Farage issues warning as Reform councillors forced into 'woke' training

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Wes Streeting insists major change to assisted dying bill 'doesn't change' his view

Wes Streeting insists major change to assisted dying bill 'doesn't change' his view

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Labour slammed over new India-UK trade deal as foreign workers exempt from key tax

Labour slammed over new India-UK trade deal as foreign workers exempt from key tax

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New India trade deal is another 'Brexit benefit', says economics expert

New India trade deal is another 'Brexit benefit', says economics expert

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Jasmine Crockett accused of 'abusing her power' at airport boarding gate

Jasmine Crockett accused of 'abusing her power' at airport boarding gate

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NJ Dems seek to bar imprisoned Bob Menendez from future office as GOP targets his state pension

NJ Dems seek to bar imprisoned Bob Menendez from future office as GOP targets his state pension

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Columbia University lays off around 180 staff after Trump administration revokes grants

Columbia University lays off around 180 staff after Trump administration revokes grants

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Trump admin removes Biden-era transportation safety board vice chair

Trump admin removes Biden-era transportation safety board vice chair

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Loeffler flips script on media's Trump tariffs narrative by revealing what small businesses are saying

Loeffler flips script on media's Trump tariffs narrative by revealing what small businesses are saying

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Badenoch ‘confident’ of leading Tories into next election despite drubbing

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Badenoch ‘confident’ of leading Tories into next election despite drubbing

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Parliament’s newest MP takes her seat after by-election win over Labour

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Parliament’s newest MP takes her seat after by-election win over Labour

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Starmer rejects Welsh leader’s call to ‘rethink’ winter fuel policy

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Starmer rejects Welsh leader’s call to ‘rethink’ winter fuel policy

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John Swinney says he offers a ‘programme for a better Scotland’

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John Swinney says he offers a ‘programme for a better Scotland’

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London school closures: Prominent Labour MP says cost of living crisis means families can't afford capital

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London school closures: Prominent Labour MP says cost of living crisis means families can't afford capital

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Boost for Scotch whisky in face of Donald Trump tariffs as UK Government agrees India trade deal

Boost for Scotch whisky in face of Donald Trump tariffs as UK Government agrees India trade deal

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PM has 'full confidence' in minister despite grooming gangs remarks

PM has 'full confidence' in minister despite grooming gangs remarks

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DARREN LEWIS: 'Keir Starmer needs to grow a backbone fast if he wants to win back loyalty to Labour'

DARREN LEWIS: 'Keir Starmer needs to grow a backbone fast if he wants to win back loyalty to Labour'

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Polling guru issues Keir Starmer crushing two-word message after local elections mauling

Polling guru issues Keir Starmer crushing two-word message after local elections mauling

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Why Swinney may face party criticism if he doesn't address independence impasse

Why Swinney may face party criticism if he doesn't address independence impasse

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UK signs massive £4.8bn trade deal with India in huge boost to Brexit Britain

UK signs massive £4.8bn trade deal with India in huge boost to Brexit Britain

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Wes Streeting faces backlash amid six-figure 'gold-plated and unfunded' NHS pensions

Wes Streeting faces backlash amid six-figure 'gold-plated and unfunded' NHS pensions

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This is the key lesson Keir Starmer needs to learn from Reform UK's victory

This is the key lesson Keir Starmer needs to learn from Reform UK's victory

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He wants Boris Johnson back, I'm glad he's not Tory leader – who is right?

He wants Boris Johnson back, I'm glad he's not Tory leader – who is right?

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Kemi Badenoch's tough Tory mask slips as she makes shocking admission

Kemi Badenoch's tough Tory mask slips as she makes shocking admission

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Experts sound the alarm over 'shocking' study showing significant risks to women who take abortion pills

Experts sound the alarm over 'shocking' study showing significant risks to women who take abortion pills

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Dems promoting AOC, Sanders falls flat with young voters as Gen Z sees through false promises: RNC youth chair

Dems promoting AOC, Sanders falls flat with young voters as Gen Z sees through false promises: RNC youth chair

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Supreme Court flare-ups grab headlines as justices feel the heat

Supreme Court flare-ups grab headlines as justices feel the heat

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Blue state Republican calls on county sheriffs to defy sanctuary law, Dem governor rumored for 2028 run

Blue state Republican calls on county sheriffs to defy sanctuary law, Dem governor rumored for 2028 run

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6 US governors to open talks with Canadian provincial leaders on tariffs

6 US governors to open talks with Canadian provincial leaders on tariffs

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Welsh FM will ‘call out’ UK Labour government when they get it wrong for Wales

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Welsh FM will ‘call out’ UK Labour government when they get it wrong for Wales

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UK and India agree trade deal, slashing tariffs on car and whisky exports

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UK and India agree trade deal, slashing tariffs on car and whisky exports

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Britain and India agree £5 billion free trade deal on visas and tariffs on cars, textiles and whisky

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Britain and India agree £5 billion free trade deal on visas and tariffs on cars, textiles and whisky

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More mergers between universities could be on the cards, sector chief says

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More mergers between universities could be on the cards, sector chief says

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Downing Street rejects Welsh leader’s call to ‘rethink’ winter fuel policy

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Downing Street rejects Welsh leader’s call to ‘rethink’ winter fuel policy

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Snus-style pouches will be included in ‘smokefree generation’ law, says minister

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Snus-style pouches will be included in ‘smokefree generation’ law, says minister

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Downing Street risks fresh row with claims rape gang tragedy has been ‘weaponized’ – but won’t say by who

Downing Street risks fresh row with claims rape gang tragedy has been ‘weaponized’ – but won’t say by who

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Multi-billion pound UK-India trade deal is unveiled slashing tariffs on booze, cosmetics & medical devices

Multi-billion pound UK-India trade deal is unveiled slashing tariffs on booze, cosmetics & medical devices

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Brian Cox blasts Donald Trump 'nonsense' after US President makes latest tariffs demand

Brian Cox blasts Donald Trump 'nonsense' after US President makes latest tariffs demand

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