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Labour Party Fractures Over Mahmood’s Hardline Migration Settlement Plan

Labour's government faces a significant internal rebellion over its hardline immigration reforms, with over 100 backbench MPs threatening to force a parliamentary vote to expose...

Mar 20, 2026 · admin

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Government Signals Flexibility on Contested Migration Settlement Plans

The government is indicating possible room for manoeuvre on its contentious migration settlement plans after encountering growing opposition from within its own ranks. Home Secretary...

Mar 19, 2026 · admin

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Zelensky urges Trump and Starmer to unite amid Middle East crisis

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer to meet and resolve their disagreements, cautioning that splits across Western leaders...

Mar 18, 2026 · admin

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Trump Criticises UK’s Cautious Stance on Iran Strait Crisis

Donald Trump has reiterated his criticism of the British government's response to the worsening Iran situation, raising objections with what he views as insufficient commitment...

Mar 17, 2026 · admin

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Government unveils £50m lifeline for heating oil households

The government is to announce a £50 million assistance scheme for households struggling with soaring heating oil costs, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will confirm...

Mar 16, 2026 · admin

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Lib Dems Push for Homegrown Nuclear Arsenal Independence

The Liberal Democrats have called for the UK to develop its own independent nuclear deterrent, ending decades of dependence on American-supplied Trident missiles. Sir Ed...

Mar 15, 2026 · admin

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Government pledges emergency aid for heating oil crisis as prices surge

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged urgent state assistance for families struggling with soaring heating oil costs, as worldwide prices climb in the aftermath of the...

Mar 14, 2026 · admin

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Government Vows Crackdown on Energy Firm Price Gouging Amid Oil Crisis

The government has pledged to crack down on energy firms capitalising from soaring oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Energy Secretary...

Mar 13, 2026 · admin

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Starmer Admits Mandelson Appointment Error Amid Security Vetting Questions

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has admitted he made a "mistake" in appointing Lord Mandelson as US ambassador, apologizing to victims of Jeffrey Epstein following...

Mar 12, 2026 · admin

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Parliament Backs Jury Trial Limits Despite Deep Labour Party Divisions

Parliament has endorsed the go-ahead for a bill that would curtail jury trial access in England and Wales to progress to the next stage, despite...

Mar 11, 2026 · admin