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Starmer Backs Zelensky Amid Trump Criticism; UK-US Meeting Looms

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer voiced support for Ukraine's President Zelensky after Donald Trump called him a dictator, emphasizing the acceptability of suspending wartime elections. Starmer will meet with Trump next week to discuss a US security guarantee for Ukraine, possibly involving British tr...

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UK Emulates Musk's "DOGE," Sparking Wave of Government Spending Scrutiny

Inspired by Elon Musk's "DOGE," multiple UK entities—including individuals, established media, and political figures—are now actively scrutinizing UK government spending, highlighting perceived waste and inefficiency across various sectors like diversity training, climate finance, and foreign aid us...

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Labour's WhatsApp Scandal Exposes Pension Fund Power Struggle

A WhatsApp scandal involving sexist and racist comments from Labour MPs and councillors has exposed a power struggle over the £30 billion Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF), jeopardizing Chancellor Rachel Reeves's plans to pool pension assets for government investment projects and potentially im...

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Badenoch Breaks Silence on Trump-Zelenskyy Dispute, UK's Ukraine Support Fractures

Kemi Badenoch, UK Tory leader, responded to Donald Trump's criticism of President Zelenskyy, condemning Trump's statement that Zelenskyy is a dictator while agreeing that Europe should increase its support for Ukraine; this follows previous statements from Boris Johnson and Ed Davey, revealing poten...

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Council Tax Hikes Hit 90% of English Councils

Most English councils plan to raise council tax by 4.99% from April, with six exceptions exceeding this due to financial hardship; this disproportionately affects low-income households.

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Badenoch's Trump Praise Amidst Ukraine Crisis Sparks Conservative Backlash

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the British opposition, praised Donald Trump at a London conference on Monday, despite a Ukrainian national security crisis spurred by Trump's actions; this drew widespread criticism from fellow conservatives.

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Politicians' Attacks on Judges Spark Concerns Over Safety and Rule of Law

Former extremism tsar Lord Walney criticized shadow cabinet ministers Robert Jenrick and Chris Philp for their attacks on judges' integrity, warning that their words are putting judges' lives at risk, following similar concerns raised by the Lady Chief Justice about comments made by Keir Starmer and...

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Rushed Appointment of Investment Minister Sparks Vetting Concerns

Labour's appointment of Baroness Poppy Gustafsson as investment minister, less than 48 hours after submitting her name for vetting, has sparked concerns over the speed of the process and her past involvement in complex fraud cases related to Mike Lynch.

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Minister Faces Resignation Calls Over CV Inaccuracy

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds faces calls to resign after his LinkedIn profile falsely claimed he was a solicitor; he was a trainee solicitor but never qualified, prompting investigations and calls for his resignation from opposition parties.

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UK Parliament Report Condemns Age Discrimination, Demands Action

A UK parliamentary report exposes widespread age discrimination against older people, fueled by negative stereotypes and hindered by insufficient digital inclusion efforts, calling for stronger laws and a national strategy.

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U.K. Government Faces Scrutiny Over Rapid Appointment of Investment Minister

The British government appointed Poppy Gustafsson as investment minister with less than 48 hours of vetting by the House of Lords Appointment Commission, despite her extensive connection to the Mike Lynch fraud cases, prompting criticism from the Conservative opposition.

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Reform UK Voters Significantly More Likely to Cut Ukraine Aid Than Other Parties

An Opinium survey shows Reform UK voters are far more likely than other parties' voters to cut British aid to Ukraine if U.S. support decreases; 33 percent of Reform voters would do so, compared to 19 percent of Conservatives and 15 percent of Labour voters.

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