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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 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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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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£109m in Political Donations from UK House of Lords Peers

Peers who sat in the House of Lords during the last parliament donated a combined £109 million to political parties, with £48 million given before they secured their seats; 62% went to the Conservatives.

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Labour MP Warns of Scholz-like Decline Unless Immigration, Welfare Issues Addressed

Labour MP Jake Richards warns Keir Starmer's government risks mirroring the decline of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's party unless it addresses public concerns about immigration and welfare, following a fact-finding trip to Germany where he observed similarities between the rise of the AfD and Refo...

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Reform UK Internal Conflict Erupts Before Local Elections

Reform UK is engulfed in internal strife as deputy leader Richard Tice attempts damage control following the suspension of Rupert Lowe, who is accused of bullying and threatening colleagues, claims he vehemently denies, amidst a bitter clash with party leader Nigel Farage just two months before crit...

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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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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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UK Government Announces Civil Service Reform Plan

The UK government announced plans to reform its civil service, including performance-related pay for senior officials and a new process to encourage underperforming employees to leave, facing criticism from unions.

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Ezra Collective's Brit Award Win Highlights Decline of UK Youth Clubs

Following their Brit Award win, Ezra Collective's Femi Koleoso advocates for increased funding and a broader understanding of youth clubs' role in fostering creativity and opportunity for young people in England, citing a significant decline in these vital community spaces since 2010.

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House of Lords Reform Faces Uncertain Future

The House of Lords, currently with 836 members, faces downsizing: a bill to remove 90 hereditary peers is likely to pass, while Labour's proposed 80-year-old retirement age for peers is uncertain, potentially impacting its ability to implement its legislative agenda after the next election.

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