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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to also reverse prohibition on new oil and gas ...
New Zealand plan to drop smoking ban draws line under Jacinda Ardern era
Quick Glance: New Zealand Smoking Ban Reversal Sparks Health Expert Criticism
- New Zealand passed laws in 2022 to restrict and eventually ban cigarette sales to future generations.
- Smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths in New Zealand, and the policy aimed to prevent young generations from picking up the habit.
- Health experts strongly criticized the sudden reversal.
- The announcement of the government's repeal of the laws shocked health experts who believed the policy would remain untouched.
Sir Keir Starmer has picked the EU anthem as the piece of classical music that best “sums up the Labour ...
EU anthem Ode to Joy sums up Labour Party, says Starmer
An investigation was launched after the Labour MP liked a tweet by the comedy ...
Labour MP Rosie Duffield ‘targeted in antisemitism row due to her trans views’
Mark Drakeford has been around the corridors of power in Cardiff Bay for 20 years, as an advisor, minister and for nearly five years as First Minister ... Show more
The divide between the Labour Party and the Conservatives has been sharpened. While the Tories prioritise tax cuts, Keir Starmer’s party would prioritise the ... Show more
‘Bad faith’ on part of Boris Johnson’s government meant ministers missed out on ...
Sadiq Khan says exclusion of London officials from Covid meetings cost lives
James Cleverly has apologised in the Commons for using ...
Home secretary apologises for calling Labour MP 'sh**' while denying Stockton 'sh**hole' comments
There was a record-breaking number of nominations – more than 400 in all – and a ...
THIS year’s Proud of Barnsley awards smashed all the records…
Future government would be faced with imposing austerity on some public services to meet key ...
Jeremy Hunt’s tax cuts leave poison pill for next UK chancellor
Quick Glance: Impact of Hunt's Tax Cuts on Next UK Chancellor
- Next government may face cuts in public services to meet Autumn Statement pledges
- Jeremy Hunt's tax cuts have implications for his successor at the Treasury after the next UK general election. Economists warn of significant cuts to public services due to the pledged £20bn tax cuts.
- Paul Johnson, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, highlighted the challenge Hunt or his successor would face in managing post-election pressure on public services.
- While the decision was well-received by business groups and the right-wing press, it leaves large parts of the public sector with austerity measures, with unclear implementation plans.
Ed Sheeran is the most successful pop star of our time – but his latest album Autumn Variations quickly crashed out of the top 40
Ed Sheeran’s time is up
Talks over a possible return of the British Museum's Parthenon Sculptures to Athens are not ...
Greece PM laments lack of progress with UK on Parthenon Sculptures
Quick Glance: Greece Denies Commitment to Discuss Parthenon Sculptures During UK Trip
- Visitors at the British Museum admire ancient Greek sculptures, known as the Elgin Marbles, in London, England.
- Downing Street believed there were assurances that Kyriakos Mitsotakis would not publicly discuss the Parthenon Sculptures during his visit to the UK.
- A Greek government source denied that any commitments were made to the UK regarding Mr. Mitsotakis discussing the marble sculptures during his UK visit.
- The sculptures are a collection of ancient Greek treasures from the Parthenon in Athens, brought to the UK by British diplomat Lord Elgin in the early 19th Century.
Figures for 2022 cause alarm within Conservative party but ONS signals levels may be coming ...
Sunak under pressure as net migration to UK hits record 745,000
Labour MPs are threatening to undermine Sir Keir Starmer’s home-building plan as one in four members ...
Labour MPs could spoil Keir Starmer’s affordable homes plan
BREAKING: Sir Keir Starmer says net migration levels are "shockingly high" following ONS figures reavling today 672 ... Show more
Even as some Tories are getting real about the issue ...
Keir Starmer is keen to tell you that there are no easy answers on immigration. Well, here’s one
Fiscal watchdog says chancellor’s plans have been funded by leaving departments exposed to ...
Jeremy Hunt defends tax cuts despite pressure on public services
'Net migration is 670,000 this year - is that too high?'
Labour's Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Darren Jones MP says "we do want that number to ... Show more
Home Secretary James Cleverly has apologised for calling Labour's Alex Cunningham a "s*** MP".
However, Mr Cleverly says he didn't refer to Mr ... Show more
Sir Keir Starmer has revealed he fears for his family’s safety as MPs are targeted with abuse and ...
Keir Starmer fears for family’s safety over Gaza backlash
A Cop28 speaker says phrases such as ‘green economy’ turn ...
Does the way we talk about the climate crisis numb people with fear, rather than energising them?
Analysis: Winston Peters' seniority is enhanced as he wins first go as ...
Week in Politics
Winston Peters now second most important person in the government
Jeremy Hunt’s almost carefree approach to the economy bespoke a chancellor ...
Jovial Jeremy Hunt says he is going for ‘growth’, but remains hobbled by Brexit
As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues to stir tensions in London, Mayor Sadiq Khan finds himself ...
London’s Mayor Tries to Unite a City Divided By War in Gaza
Quick Glance: London Mayor Unites City Amid Gaza Conflict
- Easing community tensions is his top priority, Khan says.
- In his seven years as London mayor, Khan has faced Brexit, a pandemic, terror attacks, a tower block fire tragedy, five prime ministers, and a cost-of-living crisis.
- The Israel-Hamas conflict is deeply affecting Muslim and Jewish communities who have coexisted in London for generations.
- Khan supports Israel's right to defend itself, but warns against military escalation increasing human suffering.
Andy Burnham told the Covid Inquiry that "because we stood up for people in ...
Hancock ‘punished’ Manchester over furlough row, Burnham tells Covid inquiry
Angela Rayner has described growing up in period poverty without access to proper sanitary ...
Angela Rayner shares experience of period poverty in Vogue interview
Louise Haigh doesn’t hesitate for a second when asked if she regretted nominating Jeremy Corbyn for Labour leader just after arriving in Westminster, “Yes ... Show more
Lisa Nandy has defended her strong support for transgender rights and said that society would look ...
One day we’ll be ashamed of trans debate fury, says Nandy
Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway has revealed her husband Derek Draper - who ...
Kate Garraway issues heartbreaking update on husband Derek's health battle
Labour leader and PM to separately discuss possible deal over part of Parthenon sculptures being sent to Athens ...
Keir Starmer open to a deal for Elgin Marbles
Inside the Exclusive Brethren during their affliation with Don Brash and National
'We prayed Helen Clark would fall out of a plane'
Brethren book
Campaigners gathered near Millennium Bridge in York today (Saturday, November 25) to ...
Campaigners highlight how Rachael Maskell and Julian Sturdy have voted
Sadiq Khan is facing protest, death threats for the expansion of his city’s Ultra Low ...
Collision Course
What London’s mayor learned when he took on the cars
James Cleverly has admitted calling a Labour MP “shit” as he sought to deescalate a row ...
James Cleverly admits aiming ‘s***’ jibe at Labour MP but not Stockton
Labour frontbenchers who defied Sir Keir Starmer and backed a ceasefire in Gaza could ...
Keir Starmer could welcome back Labour rebels sacked over ceasefire vote
The deputy Labour leader told the latest episode of i's podcast Labour’s ...
Rayner
My job is to challenge Starmer – Labour needs to be more than just him
The new Government has made no secret of its desire for change and ...
The Front Page
Will anything be left of Labour’s legacy after new Govt’s policy bonfire?
By refusing to borrow or raise taxes, Labour is betting all its chips on growth to fund public spending — with no credible plan to ...
Labour’s Limited Ambition
Our duty is to stop bloodthirsty voices from dictating the debate and to resist cynical attempts to distract us from ...
Jeremy Corbyn
‘Peace Is Hard but Possible’
Nick Smith asks Insolvency Service to consider whether foreign secretary was a ‘shadow’ director of the ...
MP questions David Cameron’s role in Greensill Capital
Lord George Robertson said Russia's Vladimir Putin would be emboldened to ...
'World’s focus must not leave Ukraine' ex-Nato chief Lord George Robertson warns
The remarks from Labour's shadow chancellor ...
Pro-Palestinian protesters 'crossed line' with demos at MPs' homes and offices, says Rachel Reeves
That chopping block is about to get a lot of use. A lot.
The Ctrl-Z coalition
all the repeals and reversals planned by the new government
Rosie Duffield's enemies in and around the Labour party appear to be happy to use any means necessary to ...
Rosie Duffield’s opponents are intent on destroying her
Labour is trying to beat the Conservatives at their own game. Since he became leader, Keir Starmer has ceded few ...
Labour needs proper answers on immigration
The former Labour leader said it is necessary to compare Israel with ...
Jeremy Corbyn calls Hamas a 'terrorist group' buy says Israel also behind ‘acts of terror'
Sunak Woos Global Business But Can’t Mask Focus Shift to Labour: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pulled out all the stops on Monday to plug the UK as a place to ...
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Quick Glance: Investment Surge
- Global FDI conference held in historic palace
- Sunak welcomes foreign investments, refrains from subsidy pressure
- Britain slips in FDI ranking
- Britain encourages investments from China for economic modernization
Sir Keir Starmer says there is 'unity' within the Labour Party over the Israel-Hamas war as, "everyone in the party wants to do everything to alleviate ... Show more
Preston City Council has voted to back an immediate ceasefire by all parties in the ...
Preston councillors back call for "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza conflict
LIVE: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak takes questions from Labour's Keir Starmer and other MPs, ahead of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement #PMQs
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When it comes to the health benefits of cold water dips, the hype is ahead of the science ...
Ready to cold plunge? We dive into the science to see if it's worth it
The Ladywood MP is at centre of backlash for refusing to back calls for a ceasefire in Gaza
Plans for new 'Never Forget Gaza' party to unseat under-fire MP
Local MP Alex Cunningham alleges the swear word was used during Prime Minister's Questions.
James Cleverly denies calling Stockton North derogatory term
Speculation is rife that Rishi Sunak could be preparing to go to the country in May 2024 after announcing ...
Is Rishi Sunak readying for a general election in May?
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to raise the contentious issue ...
Elgin Marbles
Greek PM to Raise Feud With UK's Sunak on London Visit
An East Lancs council is to debate an emergency motion calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza between ...
Pendle council to debate motion on ceasefire in Gaza
The PM says he will "take on" anyone who stands in the way of emergency laws to push through the scheme.
Rishi Sunak denies 'tinkering' to save Rwanda plan
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Ruling Deems Rwanda Asylum Policy Unlawful
- The Supreme Court overturns a Court of Appeal decision, declaring the deportation policy to Rwanda unlawful.
- This decision means the flagship policy cannot proceed in its current form.
- Flights were grounded following the Court of Appeal ruling last June due to a lack of human rights safeguards.
- The Supreme Court decision leaves the £140m Rwanda scheme in tatters, with uncertain prospects for similar deals with other nations.
British voters are set to suffer a "living standards disaster" as they face an unprecedented fall in ...
UK voters face 'living standards disaster', think tank says
Last month, the influential Silicon Valley venture capitalist Marc Andreessen published on his firm’s website a piece of writing ...
The techno-optimist fallacy
Greater Manchester mayor is calling on government to launch ...
King’s estate collecting assets of the dead is ‘bizarre feudal remnant’, says Andy Burnham
The move will come alongside plans to halve the time it takes to deliver new ...
Homes close to new pylons to be offered £1k off bills a year under Hunt plans
The UK's finance minister Jeremy Hunt has confirmed a substantial increase in the national living wage, raising it to £11.44 (€13 ... Show more
The former broadcasting minister has defended the public interest journalism fund his ...
Willie Jackson defends journalism fund, state-funded media independence
Quick Glance: Jeremy Hunt Plans Tough Decisions on Benefits and Inheritance Tax
- Chancellor Jeremy Hunt plans difficult decisions to reform the welfare state while cutting inheritance tax.
- Hunt emphasizes no easy way to reduce the tax burden and highlights the importance of the inflation decline.
- He announces it is the crucial moment for economic growth and refuses to disclose details about tax cuts.
- It is expected that Hunt is considering a cut to inheritance tax to gain party support.
Predicting when leaders call a vote is a mixture of factual data and raw psychology - and the PM is ...
Why Rishi Sunak is now mulling a spring election offensive
We’ve heard a lot these past few years about “Long Corbyn”: a devastating post-leadership syndrome said to be afflicting a Labour Party that was struggling to ... Show more
The SNP leader and Scotland’s first minister says he has chosen ...
Humza Yousaf on Gaza, Scottish independence and talking to Labour about the next government
Sir Keir Starmer has revealed he fears for his family’s safety as MPs are targeted with abuse and ...
Keir Starmer fears for family’s safety over Gaza backlash
BREAKING: Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley, Jess Phillips resigns from the Labour frontbench over the party's position on the Israel-Hamas war ... Show more
A scathing letter signed by eight Blackburn with Darwen councillors who quit Labour over its stance ...
Blackburn councillors' letter on Gaza to Labour top office
Tony Blair is acting as a broker for Keir Starmer in the Middle East, helping him to build relationships with regional leaders including the Israeli PM ... Show more
On Saturday protestors marched in Labour leader Sir Keir ...
386 arrests linked to Israel-Gaza tensions in London since 7 October
as more marches take place in UK
Today marks one year since Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as the country’s 10th prime minister.
What do you think of PMX's first year? Read our review and share ... Show more
The Labour leader raises concerns about the former prime minister's appointment as foreign ...
Keir Starmer challenges Sunak over David Cameron China links
Quick Glance: Braverman's Sharp Attack on Sunak After Dismissal
- Braverman launches scathing attack on PM Sunak, accusing him of abandoning secret promises.
- Former home secretary criticizes Sunak's record in government after her dismissal.
- Braverman criticizes Sunak in a letter, accusing him of betrayal.
- She thanks the PM for the dismissal but criticizes his governance and lack of support.
“The protest today is about Rushanara Ali not representing what the community wants.”
A protest was held on Thursday evening outside the Tower Hamlets Labour ... Show more
With a general election around the corner, and her party ahead in the polls, the shadow Levelling Up Secretary Angela Rayner is setting out her plans to fix ... Show more
The new UK home secretary is already offside with the Tory right.
James Cleverly was meant to heal the Tory rift on immigration. It isn’t working
"You are not welcome at this salon. Period," Studio 8 Hair Lab's owner allegedly ...
Michigan Hair Salon Hit With Discrimination Charge For Rejecting Trans Clients
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