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Met Police Investigates Reform UK MP for Alleged Threats

Suspended Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe is under Metropolitan Police investigation for alleged verbal threats made between December 2024 and February 2025 against party chairman Zia Yusuf, prompting internal party divisions and raising questions about workplace bullying allegations.

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UK Government Pledges to Eliminate Sewage Discharge into Windermere

The UK government announced a plan to eliminate sewage discharge into Windermere by 2035, involving a £200 million investment from United Utilities to upgrade wastewater treatment and reduce storm overflows, alongside broader efforts to improve water infrastructure and boost the local economy.

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UK Civil Service Reforms and Amess Inquiry Rejection Spark Controversy

The UK government is undertaking Civil Service reforms emphasizing digitalization and efficiency, potentially resulting in job losses and relocation. Simultaneously, the rejection of a public inquiry into the 2021 murder of Conservative MP Sir David Amess has provoked strong criticism from his daugh...

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Octopus Energy's Powerful Lobbying Push for U.K. Electricity Market Overhaul

Octopus Energy, the U.K.'s largest energy provider, is lobbying the Labour government to overhaul electricity pricing, a move that would benefit its tech-driven business model and potentially lower consumer bills, but faces opposition from other energy firms.

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UK to Streamline Planning Process to Boost Housing Development

The UK government plans to remove Sport England, the Theatres Trust, and the Garden History Society from the list of statutory consultees to speed up planning decisions and build 1.5 million homes, despite concerns from some organizations about potential negative impacts on cultural heritage.

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Amess Family Demands Inquiry After Murder Inquiry Rejection

The family of Sir David Amess, a Tory MP murdered in 2021, has denounced the Home Secretary's rejection of their call for a public inquiry, citing the investigation of other similar events as a stark contrast, and demanding answers regarding the Prevent program's efficacy.

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UK to Streamline Planning Rules to Speed Up Development

The UK government is reforming planning rules to reduce the number of organizations consulted on development projects, aiming to speed up building and address delays; this follows criticism of the government's own numerous reviews and consultations.

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UK to Offer £2,500 Bill Discounts for Households Near New Pylons

The UK government will give households near new pylons discounts of up to £2,500 over 10 years to reduce opposition to clean energy projects needed to meet its targets, starting in 2026, alongside community funding and planning reform.

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Amess Family Condemns Government's Refusal of Inquiry into MP's Murder

Sir David Amess's daughter condemned the government's rejection of a national inquiry into his 2021 murder, citing the Prevent program's failure to stop the attacker, Ali Harbi Ali, who received a whole-life sentence. The family is pursuing legal action and demands accountability.

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Amesbury Resignation Triggers By-election in Runcorn and Helsby

Mike Amesbury, MP for Runcorn and Helsby, will resign after being convicted of assault, triggering a by-election where Reform UK is favored to win despite the seat's history as a safe Labour seat. Amesbury was jailed for 10 weeks but the sentence was later suspended.

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Conservatives Propose Stricter Immigration Rules

The Conservative party is proposing to raise the minimum salary threshold for work visas to £38,700 and tighten marriage visa rules, aiming to reduce mass migration; the Home Office criticizes this as a belated response to a problem the Conservatives could have addressed during their 14 years in pow...

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Starmer's Ratings Surge Amidst Trump's Ukraine Policy Shift

Following Donald Trump's return to the White House and subsequent withdrawal of US support for Ukraine, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's approval ratings have increased by 10%, with Labour now seen as more competent in handling foreign policy and defense challenges than the Conservatives, according ...

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