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Migrants Face Decade-Long Wait for UK Settlement Under New Rules
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces stricter immigration rules requiring most legal migrants to wait 10-15 years for settleme...
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UK Agrees to Reparations Dialogue Despite Initial Resistance
Britain reverses stance on slavery reparations, entering structured dialogue ahead of Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda.
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Politicians' Growth Obsession: A Dangerous Economic Myth
Discover why chasing GDP growth fails to improve living standards. Radical Thinking explores how government policies ignore real e...
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Defence Secretary Warns of UK Threats While Stockpiling Emergency Supplies
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting reveals he began stockpiling food and water weeks ago due to rising threats to the UK, as defence...
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Chancellor Healey Veto Offshore Wind Unless Bills Drop
John Healey threatens to block new offshore wind projects if they fail to reduce energy bills, signaling shift from renewables pri...
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UK Must Strengthen European Ties as US Becomes Less Reliable
Keir Starmer warns UK and Europe must draw closer as US partnership shifts. Former PM says Trump-era changes unlikely to reverse p...
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Swedish Climate Scholar Fights UK Travel Ban
Swedish climate academic Andreas Malm condemns UK travel ban as authoritarian move. Author challenges Home Office decision to revo...
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Business Secretary: UK Must Clarify EU Strategy Before Deeper Ties
Business Secretary emphasizes UK needs clear understanding of EU direction before committing to closer relationship. Latest update...
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Scotland and Wales Assert Devolution Authority Over Regional Powers
Scotland and Wales' first ministers confirm devolution decisions remain under their control, rejecting Westminster interference in...
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PM Burnham Open to Formal Apology for Britain's Slave Trade
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals openness to formal apology for Britain's transatlantic slave trade role ahead of Commonweal...
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Eight Water Companies Fail Environment Standards Report
Eight of England's nine water companies fail environment standards despite billions invested. Environment Secretary Angela Eagle d...
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UK Government Bans Nicotine-Free Vapes for Minors
The UK government has implemented a ban on selling nicotine-free vapes and nicotine pouches to children under 18, expanding protec...
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Lib Dem MP Accuses Farage of Shoving Her at Parliament
Caroline Voaden claims Reform UK leader grabbed her arm and pushed her aside during May's state opening. Male colleague intervened...
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Chancellor Healey Postpones Welfare Cuts Despite £28bn Budget Crisis
Chancellor John Healey delays welfare reduction plans amid £28bn public finance shortfall. Fiscal experts warn of upcoming spendin...
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2026 Budget: £100 Energy Aid and Bank Tax Rise Amid Living Standards Concerns
2026 Budget delivers £100 energy payment for millions and increases bank tax as OBR warns of stalling living standards. Key update...
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Budget Analysis: Key Questions Answered by Expert Editors
Discover Chancellor John Healey's maiden budget explained. Economics and politics editors break down what was said, why, and what...
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Farage Absent from Budget Amid Seating Dispute Concerns
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage skipped the budget session citing worries over a potential physical altercation with an MP regarding...
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Budget 2026: Healey Raises Taxes on Banks, Landlords for £100 Support
Chancellor John Healey's 2026 budget increases taxes on financial institutions and property owners to deliver £100 winter payments...