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Conservatives Propose Three Year VAT Exemption on Energy Bills

The Conservative Party has called for the government to remove Value Added Tax from household energy bills for three years in a bid to ease...

Mar 30, 2026 · admin

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Ex-Minister Admits Naivety Over Labour Think Tank Journalist Inquiry

A previous Cabinet Office official has acknowledged he was "naive" over his involvement in commissioning an investigation into reporters at a Labour research organisation, in...

Mar 29, 2026 · admin

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Police Find No Evidence of Improper Voting at Gorton and Denton By-Election

Police have concluded their examination of allegations of improper voting at the Gorton and Denton by-election, uncovering no proof of misconduct. Greater Manchester Police stated...

Mar 28, 2026 · admin

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Mandelson Asked to Release Personal Phone Messages for Ambassador Inquiry

Lord Mandelson is to be requested to submit messages from his personal phone as part of a government disclosure of documents connected with his appointment...

Mar 27, 2026 · admin

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Royal Navy Prepares to Intercept Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels

The Royal Navy is getting ready to intercept and seize Russian shadow fleet vessels active in UK waters, after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer authorised...

Mar 26, 2026 · admin

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UK launches teenage social media trial to test digital restrictions

The UK government is launching an novel experiment to test whether limiting young people's use to social media enhances their mental health, with 300 teenagers...

Mar 25, 2026 · admin

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Reeves Sets Out Strict Criteria for Energy Support Eligibility

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out rigorous qualification requirements for energy bill support later today, signalling that the government will not offer blanket support to...

Mar 24, 2026 · admin

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Starmer and Trump unite on urgent need to restore Hormuz shipping route

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump have come together on the critical importance to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following a...

Mar 23, 2026 · admin

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Britain expands US military access amid escalating Middle East tensions

The United Kingdom has consented to increase American military access to British bases, permitting the United States to launch attacks against Iranian positions jeopardising shipping...

Mar 22, 2026 · admin

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Border Security Chief Quits After Eighteen Months Leading Crossings Crackdown

Martin Hewitt, the ex police chief appointed to lead Britain's effort to combat Channel small boat crossings, has stepped down after just a year and...

Mar 21, 2026 · admin