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Liverpool Officials Charged in Bribery and Misconduct Scandal

Twelve individuals, including former Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson and his son, face bribery and misconduct charges related to Liverpool City Council contracts awarded between 2010 and 2020, following a police investigation (Operation Aloft) that revealed widespread corruption.

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Starmer Prioritizes Domestic Issues Amidst Global Uncertainty

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer shifted his focus to domestic affairs after a relatively calm night following a social media threat by Donald Trump, facing challenges in balancing international diplomacy with domestic policy demands while navigating a complex global political landscape.

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Starmer's Win: A Warning from Scholz and Albanese

Keir Starmer's Labour Party won the 2024 UK election using a "small target" strategy, similar to Olaf Scholz and Anthony Albanese, but their subsequent governance struggles and declining approval ratings serve as a warning.

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U.K.'s Overseas Aid Cut Threatens Climate Diplomacy

The U.K.'s decision to cut its overseas aid budget by over £6 billion annually starting in 2027, driven by increased defense spending, has prompted a ministerial resignation and raises concerns about its impact on international climate finance and the U.K.'s climate commitments.

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PMQs: Britain's Military Record Counters US Claim

In a session of Prime Minister's Questions, Keir Starmer countered US Vice President JD Vance's assertion that Britain is a "random country" by citing the deaths of 642 British soldiers in recent conflicts, prompting Kemi Badenoch to shift her position from initially dismissing the comment to agreei...

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Sunak Reflects on "Stop the Boats" Slogan and Early Election

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak admitted the government's "stop the boats" slogan was poorly communicated, despite believing its aim was correct. He defended calling an early general election, linking it to needing a mandate for policies including welfare cuts to fund defense spending increases...

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UK Justice Secretary Threatens to Change Law Over Sentencing Guidelines Controversy

England and Wales' Sentencing Council issued new guidelines increasing the role of ethnicity and faith in sentencing, sparking a political row, with the Justice Secretary threatening to review the council's powers and legislate if necessary to address concerns of a two-tiered justice system.

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Record Council Tax Hikes Hit Scotland Amidst Funding Crisis

Scottish local authorities are implementing some of the largest council tax increases in two decades, with Orkney Islands raising taxes by 15% and other regions such as Falkirk and East Dunbartonshire proposing double-digit increases to cover a £100 million funding gap caused by rising costs and inc...

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UK Government Announces Major Spending Cuts Amidst Economic Uncertainty

The UK government will implement substantial spending cuts this month, eliminating a £10 billion budget reserve, due to global economic factors and rising borrowing costs, potentially causing political conflict and welfare reforms.

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UK PMQs Highlights Challenges in Ukraine and US Relations

Prime Minister's Questions focused on the Ukraine war and US relations under Trump; Kemi Badenoch pressed Keir Starmer on securing US support for Ukraine and a trade deal, while the PM emphasized communication with key players but lacked specifics, leading to a debate on UK's limited control and gov...

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UK's £22bn Carbon Capture Plan Faces Criticism Over Cost and Effectiveness

The UK government's £22 billion carbon capture and storage plan faces criticism for its high cost, potential ineffectiveness, and failure to address upstream emissions, prompting calls to invest in proven alternatives like renewables.

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UK Minister Accused of Misleading Parliament After Jazz Club Appearance

UK Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer was reported by a fellow minister to be in the Middle East pushing for a peace deal while simultaneously attending a Labour Party lunch at London's Ronnie Scott's jazz club, sparking accusations of misleading Parliament.

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