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Keir Starmer promises 'decade of national renewal' in Labour speech
Starmer claimed the government was exploiting the country's problems rather than solving them, and appealed to disillusioned Conservative voters to join Labour.
Labour Party Conference Enters Third Day; Starmer to Speak Following Hamas Attacks in Israel
The meeting comes with the centre-left party enjoying double-digit leads in most opinion polls and seemingly on the cusp of returning to power.
Labour Defeat SNP to Secure 'Seismic' By-Election Victory in Rutherglen and Hamilton West
For Labour, the by-election represented an important battleground ahead of the next UK general election, with the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer declaring it a "seismic" night and that people in Rutherglen and Hamilton West had sent "a clear message".
Shocking Data Shows 2023 Could Be The Hottest Year Ever
Climate scientists are shocked by a report that found September 2023 to be the hottest month ever recorded. Experts also warn of another heatwave hitting Europe in October.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Proposes Gradual and Annual Increase to Smoking Age
The proposal was first introduced by former Barnardo's chief executive Javed Khan during former UK prime minister Boris Johnson's term.
Rishi Sunak Wants To Raise Legal Age To Buy Cigarettes Every Year
Sunak's government also wants to restrict the availability of disposable vapes.
People Can't Be Any Sex They Want, Says PM Rishi Sunak
Sunak's remarks have received a mixed reaction, with some supporting his views while others are calling them disrespectful.
Sunak Confirms Northern Leg of HS2 Will Be Scrapped in Closing Speech
Sunak declared that this move would save 36 billion pounds, which he would reinvest in hundreds of other transport schemes across the country.
Barrage of HS2 Criticism From All Sides Threatens to Derail Sunak's First Tory Conference as PM
Hints of axing the Birmingham-Manchester line have invited wide-ranging wrath that has overshadowed the Tory conference. Official confirmation is still pending.
General Election "Not What the Country Wants" Says Rishi Sunak
Batting away concerns about his authority, Sunak insisted he was "just getting on" with the job and "delivering" on his long-term policy plans.
Conservative Party Conference Overshadowed by HS2 Rumours
Chairman Jeremy Hunt has already signed off on "reallocating" money from HS2's northern leg to other transport projects, according to reports.
UK PM Rishi Sunak Fails to Share His WhatsApp Chat With Covid Inquiry
Sunak has said that he does not have the messages from the time as he had changed his phone several times.
Rishi Sunak Accused Of Scrapping Fake Policies to Increase Public Perception
Rishi Sunak has been accused of scrapping fake taxes amid accusations of Suella Braverman of using her controversial asylum bills to attract a larger right-wing following.
Analysis Reveals Potential £15 billion Annual Loss if Inheritance Tax is Scrapped by 2032
While London has the highest number of estates subject to the tax, regions such as Sussex, the Cotswolds, and areas around Birmingham are expected to have the highest number of taxable estates per 100,000 residences.
Bipartisan Uproar as Government is Rumoured to be Mulling Scrapping of Birmingham-Manchester Segment of HS2
Hints that a key segment of the HS2 rail line may be scrapped have met with considerable anger on both sides of the aisle and from the business community.
Donald Trump Praises Rishi Sunak for Net Zero Rollback Amid Controversial Decision
The former US President praised the PM for refusing to damage his country's economy in response to climate change, which he believes is not a real problem.
Army Stood Down as Armed Met Police Officers Return to Duty
The Ministry of Defence has been forced to offer soldiers to support armed police after more than 100 officers turned in permits allowing them to carry weapons.
Britain Pledges £160 million Climate Funding for Developing Countries
Britain aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of emerging economies through £160 million in climate funding for developing countries under various programmes including the Climate Mitigation Facility.
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 5.25%
The decision to hold the rate comes after figures revealed an unexpected slowdown in inflation in August.
Sunak Takes a Risk With Net Zero Policies In a Bid To Win Back Voters
The Prime Minister has said he wants to be honest about the "costs and trade-offs" of tackling climate change. In a statement yesterday Rishi Sunak said he was proud that "Britain is leading the world on climate change" and will stick by the agreements the UK has made internationally.
Rishi Sunak Receives Backlash Over Delays In Net Zero Plans
Rishi Sunak has revealed plans for a policy change that could potentially delay significant government pledges towards achieving net-zero emissions, a move that has sparked strong criticism from both Labour and Conservative members of parliament, as well as environmental organisations.
Ex-Bank Of England Governor Mark Carney Says Former PM Liz Truss Turned Britain Into 'Argentina On The Channel'
Liz Truss has vehemently defended the policies she tried to enact during her short time as prime minister. Mark Carney also criticised "far-right populists" and Brexiteers for having a "basic misunderstanding of what drives economies".
UK visa application fees to see 20% increase across wide range of categories
The decision to raise visa fees follows an announcement by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in July, stating that fees and health surcharges for visa applicants would increase significantly, with the goal of raising over £1 billion.
Government releases updated list of schools with collapse-prone concrete
As of 14 September, another 27 schools were identified as having reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).
UK visa for work, tourism to increase fees from next month
Back in July, UK PM Rishi Sunak announced that there would be a hike in fees for various visas.
New £1 billion Government insulation scheme could save families £400 a year
The £1 billion investment will provide grants for homes that have low energy efficiency ratings and are in lower council tax bands.
UK plans to ban the American XL bully dogs as Rishi Sunak calls it a 'lethal danger'
American XL bully dogs are a danger to communities and will be banned, Rishi Sunak has vowed after a man was mauled to death.
Government invests £200 million to strengthen NHS ahead of challenging winter
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Health Secretary Steve Barclay and NHS leaders will collaborate to ease healthcare pressures during the demanding winter season, emphasising early planning and funding.
Waitrose and Aldi cut more prices as Britain's food inflation picture improves
Grocery price inflation has fallen to its lowest level for more than a year, causing major supermarkets to slash prices.
Sunak government releases list of RAAC confirmed schools, revealing only four schools are completely shut down
Only one per cent of UK schools are RAAC-confirmed, as per the DfE questionnaire responses of 95 per cent of schools built in the affected era.