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Battle lines drawn as peers demand exemptions from employers’ tax hike

Battle lines drawn as peers demand exemptions from employers’ tax hike

Battle lines drawn as peers demand exemptions from employers’ tax hike

25 February 2025

The House of Lords inflicted a string of defeats against the Labour front bench, paving the way for a parliamentary tussle.


Woman dies following incident on ferry between Wales and Ireland

Woman dies following incident on ferry between Wales and Ireland

Woman dies following incident on ferry between Wales and Ireland

25 February 2025

One man has been arrested following the death of the woman on board the passenger ferry to Rosslare.


Campaign Against Antisemitism holds protest outside BBC in London

Campaign Against Antisemitism holds protest outside BBC in London

Campaign Against Antisemitism holds protest outside BBC in London

25 February 2025

Dozens of protesters gathered in central London on Tuesday evening, many with flags and banners.


Sinkhole that wrecked Surrey street could take year to fix, residents told

Sinkhole that wrecked Surrey street could take year to fix, residents told

Sinkhole that wrecked Surrey street could take year to fix, residents told

25 February 2025

Homeowners and families were evacuated after a sinkhole appeared in Godstone on the night of February 17.


Minister says she ‘believes in airport expansion’ ahead of Gatwick decision

Minister says she ‘believes in airport expansion’ ahead of Gatwick decision

Minister says she ‘believes in airport expansion’ ahead of Gatwick decision

25 February 2025

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has a deadline of Thursday to announce whether she has decided to approve Gatwick’s plan for a new runway.


Seven planets to align in rare parade over UK skies

Seven planets to align in rare parade over UK skies

Seven planets to align in rare parade over UK skies

25 February 2025

The brief window will enable skywatchers to see all seven other planets in the Earth’s solar system simultaneously.


Six men convicted after trafficked migrants forced to work on cannabis farms

Six men convicted after trafficked migrants forced to work on cannabis farms

Six men convicted after trafficked migrants forced to work on cannabis farms

25 February 2025

The National Crime Agency said illegal sites were run in the Midlands, London and the north of England.


Farmers fear being ‘blacklisted’ for raising concerns with watchdog, MPs told

Farmers fear being ‘blacklisted’ for raising concerns with watchdog, MPs told

Farmers fear being ‘blacklisted’ for raising concerns with watchdog, MPs told

25 February 2025

Liberal Democrat MP David Chadwick ) said the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) should have more remit to ensure a ‘fair market’ for farmers.


Starmer denies Trump is setting UK policy as defence spending is increased

Starmer denies Trump is setting UK policy as defence spending is increased

Starmer denies Trump is setting UK policy as defence spending is increased

25 February 2025

The Prime Minister told a Downing Street press conference that he has been ‘arguing for some time’ that Europe and the UK ‘needed to do more’.


‘Immediate risk to life’ for mother on hunger strike over jailed son – doctor

‘Immediate risk to life’ for mother on hunger strike over jailed son – doctor

‘Immediate risk to life’ for mother on hunger strike over jailed son – doctor

25 February 2025

The Free Alaa campaign said Laila Soueif is now on the 149th day of her hunger strike and was admitted to hospital on Monday evening.


Starmer defends aid cuts to boost defence as ‘necessary’ amid charity criticism

Starmer defends aid cuts to boost defence as ‘necessary’ amid charity criticism

Starmer defends aid cuts to boost defence as ‘necessary’ amid charity criticism

25 February 2025

Sacrificing aid funding to bolster Britain’s war chest was branded ‘reckless’ by charities and aid organisations.


Celine Dion pays tribute to Roberta Flack whose music ‘shaped generations’

Celine Dion pays tribute to Roberta Flack whose music ‘shaped generations’

Celine Dion pays tribute to Roberta Flack whose music ‘shaped generations’

25 February 2025

The US singer was known for songs including Killing Me Softly With His Song and The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.


SNP Budget plans approved with Greens, Lib Dems and Alba support

SNP Budget plans approved with Greens, Lib Dems and Alba support

SNP Budget plans approved with Greens, Lib Dems and Alba support

25 February 2025

Ministers highlighted record spending for the NHS and councils in the £63 billion budget settlement.


Police boss wanted to release Southport killer’s religion to stop disinformation

Police boss wanted to release Southport killer’s religion to stop disinformation

Police boss wanted to release Southport killer’s religion to stop disinformation

25 February 2025

Merseyside Police chief constable Serena Kennedy said she was advised against publishing the detail by local CPS, while national CPS approved.


Starmer accuses Farage of ‘fawning’ over Putin as Reform MPs face ‘poodles’ jibe

Starmer accuses Farage of ‘fawning’ over Putin as Reform MPs face ‘poodles’ jibe

Starmer accuses Farage of ‘fawning’ over Putin as Reform MPs face ‘poodles’ jibe

25 February 2025

Reform UK MP Lee Anderson also hit back over criticism of his party colleagues during a war of words with the SNP’s Stephen Flynn.


William greets Three Lions’ boss Tuchel at Windsor Castle to hear future plans

William greets Three Lions’ boss Tuchel at Windsor Castle to hear future plans

William greets Three Lions’ boss Tuchel at Windsor Castle to hear future plans

25 February 2025

The German head coach and William, who is patron of the FA, chatted for more than hour on Tuesday.


Jury trying protester struggling to come to verdict ‘as a matter of conscience’

Jury trying protester struggling to come to verdict ‘as a matter of conscience’

Jury trying protester struggling to come to verdict ‘as a matter of conscience’

25 February 2025

Dr Diana Warner, 65, was walking down the railway line outside Drax power station waving a flag when a 400-metre long empty freight train stopped.


Education Secretary pledges to tackle ‘chronic’ skills shortages

Education Secretary pledges to tackle ‘chronic’ skills shortages

Education Secretary pledges to tackle ‘chronic’ skills shortages

25 February 2025

The Government has proposed to abolish the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education and replace it with Skills England.


Meta fact-checker cuts will allow spread of racist misinformation, MPs say

Meta fact-checker cuts will allow spread of racist misinformation, MPs say

Meta fact-checker cuts will allow spread of racist misinformation, MPs say

25 February 2025

The social media giant’s decision to replace third-party fact checkers with a user-generated community notes system has been heavily criticised.


PM’s defence plan will not lead to end of working from home – Whitehall chief

PM’s defence plan will not lead to end of working from home – Whitehall chief

PM’s defence plan will not lead to end of working from home – Whitehall chief

25 February 2025

Sir Chris Wormald confirmed the current policy on office attendance will remain following Sir Keir Starmer’s warning of major challenges.


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