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Political campaigning suspended as country pays tributes to Prince Philip
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Boris Johnson and Sir Keir Starmer have agreed to suspend campaigning in the local elections following the death of Prince Philip, it is …
Apr 9
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UK Politics
What is happening in Northern Ireland?
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"There is no excuse for the violence of attacks on police officers we've seen in recent days in Northern Ireland", said Labour leader, Keir Starmer, …
Apr 8
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Policing
One police officer killed and suspect shot dead in security incident at US Capitol
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A suspect has been shot dead and one police officer has been killed in a security incident near the US Capitol Building.Shortly after 13:00 local …
Apr 2
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Coronavirus (France)
France to face national lockdown from Saturday to tackle third wave of coronavirus
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Nationwide lockdown measures will come into force in France on Saturday to tackle a third wave of coronavirus, French President Emmanuel Macron has …
Mar 31
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Unemployment
Young people will increasingly bear the brunt of unemployment crisis, new report warns
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A new report from the Learning and Work Institute and The Prince's Trust has warned that the youth jobs crisis in the UK is set to cost the economy …
Mar 30
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Policing
Police faced with violent protestors at Bristol 'Kill the Bill' demonstration
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Violence has broken out in Bristol this evening at the 'Kill the Bill' demonstration opposing the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill that is …
Mar 21
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Hartlepool by-election will prove the first big test for project Starmer
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The local elections this May, just 13 months after Keir Starmer took office as Labour leader, were set to be his first big test. His vision for the …
Mar 16
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What is the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill?
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The House of Commons are currently debating a new bill that would fundamentally change the powers of the police and the right to protest, with many …
Mar 15
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Labour to vote against Government's policing bill
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Labour MPs will vote against the Government's new policing bill when it is presented to Parliament for its second reading this week, Shadow Secretary …
Mar 14
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Growing outrage following police clashes at Sarah Everard vigil
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There is growing outrage over how the Metropolitan Police handled a vigil in memory of Sarah Everard. Everard, 33 and a marketing executive, …
Mar 14
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Public encouraged to 'choose to challenge' as world marks International Women's Day
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People are being encouraged to 'choose to challenge' as the world marks International Women's Day 2021. The 'choose to challenge' theme for the day …
Mar 8
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Nigel Farage steps back from frontline politics, standing down as leader of Reform UK
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Nigel Farage has announced that he is stepping back from frontline politics and standing down as leader of Reform UK. Announcing the decision in an …
Mar 6
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Government confirms £79 million funding to boost children's mental health support
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The UK Government has confirmed £79 million in funding to boost mental health support for children and young people. Under plans announced by the …
Mar 5
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Italy blocks Australia-bound vaccine shipment as frustration grows over slow EU vaccine rollout
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Italy has blocked a shipment of 250,000 doses of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine that were bound for Australia.The move, which has reportedly been …
Mar 4
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How have the opposition responded to the Budget?
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Conservative ministers have been full of praise for the Chancellor Rishi Sunak following his Budget Speech in the House of Commons - but not everyone …
Mar 3
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Limit on contactless payments to rise to £100 in UK
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said that the limit on contactless payments is set to rise from £45 to £100. The UK has been able to change the limit as a …
Mar 3
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Furlough scheme set to be extended until September
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The UK's furlough scheme is to be extended until September, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce in Wednesday's budget. Officially called the Job …
Mar 2
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Johnson wants to 'bring football home' in 2030 with World Cup bid
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that he would 'love for the home of football' to host the World Cup in 2030, and the Government has …
Mar 2
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Why did the Supreme Court rule against Shamima Begum returning to the UK?
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Shamima Begum cannot return to the United Kingdom, the Supreme Court has ruled, with the Court deferring to the judgement of the Home Secretary on …
Feb 26
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A mixed reaction to Covid-easing as Britain gears up for June 21st
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Boris Johnson unveiled his new exit strategy from the coronavirus pandemic. Buoyed by the vaccine rollout and falling case numbers, the prime …
Feb 22
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What is happening in Texas?
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For a week, Texas has been mired in what is a steadily worsening climate disaster. A cold snap across parts of the American south, combined with the …
Feb 21
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Why were the government's actions unlawful over coronavirus contracts?
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Matt Hancock acted unlawfully over coronavirus contract disclosures according to a high court judge – the Department of Health and Social Care failed …
Feb 20
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What does the landmark Uber workers ruling mean for the gig economy?
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Yesterday, the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by ride-share app Uber to overturn a judgement that its drivers are ‘workers’. The …
Feb 20
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Trump acquitted again, what does it mean?
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On the floor of the very chamber that was desecrated by his supporters just 38 days ago, Donald Trump has again been acquitted in an impeachment …
Feb 14
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Priti Patel says she 'wouldn't take the knee' and describes Black Lives Matter protests as 'dreadful'
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UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has said she would not take the knee for the Black Lives Matter campaign and did not support the protests that took …
Feb 12
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Trump impeachment trial to begin tomorrow
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Tomorrow, Donald Trump will make history. He shall become the first president to be the subject of two impeachment trials and the first to face trial …
Feb 9
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TV licence fee set to increase in line with inflation from April 1
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The cost of the TV licence fee is to rise again in the UK from April 1, it has been confirmed. The fee is set by the UK Government. In 2016, it was …
Feb 8
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UK's terror threat level lowered to 'substantial'
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The UK's terror threat level has been lowered from 'severe' to 'substantial', Home Secretary Priti Patel has said. There are five terror threat levels …
Feb 8
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Local and Mayoral elections to go ahead in England in May
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It has been confirmed that local and mayoral elections will take place in England in May this year. The UK Government is to give councils around an …
Feb 5
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The life of inspirational Captain Tom Moore
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Captain Tom Moore - the former soldier and national hero - who raised almost £33 million for NHS charities during the first lockdown has died at the …
Feb 3