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Angela Rayner lived next to me full-time, neighbour insists: Woman who lives in Lowndes Lane says the Labour deputy is lying and that she resided full-time at ...
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The problem with the Angela Rayner story? No one actually cares: It is convenient for the Tories to have her in the public stocks
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UK rejects youth mobility deal with EU: 'We are not introducing an EU-wide youth mobility scheme − free movement within the EU was ended and there are no plans ...
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Quick Glance: UK rejects mobility agreement with Europe for young people
- The government has ruled out any post-Brexit deal that would make it easier for young Britons to live, study, and work in the EU.
- Labour also rejected the possibility of an EU-wide scheme and prefers to improve the UK's working relationship with the EU within their red lines.
- A campaign group urged MPs to listen to British young people who deserve the opportunities presented by the plan.
- The EU suggested that Britain had expressed interest in youth mobility deals with individual member states but favored an EU-wide approach to ensure equal treatment for all members.
‘Just didn’t add up’: Could you survive without a car?: More and more of us are opting to go carless as the cost of owning a vehicle continues to rise.
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Papua New Guinea leader responds to Biden comment, saying nation undeserving of cannibalism label
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Quick Glance: Biden's Controversial Cannibalism Remark Offends PNG Leader
- US President Joe Biden's remarks about his uncle's fate in Papua New Guinea during World War II offended Prime Minister James Marape, causing a diplomatic rift.
- Marape's statement highlighted that Biden seemed to suggest his uncle was consumed by cannibals, challenging the nation's reputation.
- During Australian PM Albanese's visit to PNG, he emphasized the strong defense ties and partnership between the two countries.
- White House press secretary Jean-Pierre defended Biden's comments, stressing the significance of honoring his uncle's sacrifice for the country.
Taiwan’s first electric tractor from Volvo Trucks unveiled: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Angela Rayner tells ministers to focus on no-fault evictions, not her house sale: Deputy Labour leader also criticises watering-down of leasehold reform plans ...
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Remembering the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass: On this day in 1932, hundreds of workers took to the hills of northern England to challenge the right of landed ...
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Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81: Former Labour minister and crossbench peer Frank Field has died aged 81, his family says
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Quick Glance: Farewell to Frank Field: A Life Dedicated to Social Justice
- The former Labour minister and advocate for poverty alleviation, Frank Field, has passed away at the age of 81.
- Throughout his career in Westminster, Lord Field championed social causes such as child poverty and modern slavery for over four decades.
- Field succumbed to a long battle with cancer in a care home in London. He advocated for a 2021 bill on assisted dying in England and Wales.
- His family emphasized that Field will be mourned by admirers in the political realm, but most of all missed by those fortunate enough to have experienced his laughter and friendship.
If Britain is so bothered by China, why do these .gov.uk sites use Chinese ad brokers?
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Africa Needs $9 Billion to Expand Fuel Infrastructure, Puma Says: Africa must invest $9.3 billion to expand fuel-transportation infrastructure to avoid supply ...
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All the roads and transport services that are accessible now in Dubai: Operating roads and services, and alternative plans from RTA
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Why a Labour super-majority is unlikely: By current polls, Labour is set for a super-majority, and more than 400 seats. But will voters cool on Keir Starmer ...
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Traffic: Secretly, quietly and silently - an era is coming to an end for many drivers
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Getir, Gorillas close to pulling out of Germany, media report: Turkish grocery delivery company Getir is close to withdrawing from Germany almost a year and a ...
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Angela Rayner: I'll stand down if I've broken the law: Labour's deputy leader says she will quit if she has committed a crime amid a row over where she lived.
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Was it Angela Rayner who was fined millions by HMRC? No, that was a Tory: The man who reported Labour’s deputy to the police can’t even say what he was ...
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UK Conservative mayor keeps distance from Sunak in bid to avoid local election wipeout
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Xiaomi CEO says will introduce production capacity, delivery plan for SU7 at auto show
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Cebu Pacific unveils new A320neo as part of push for all-Airbus fleet by 2028 : The Philipine carrier Cebu Airlines has unveiled a brand-new A320neo as the ...
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Keep-fit in the Louvre: Museum offers Olympic sessions among masterpieces: The Louvre museum in Paris announced plans to organise yoga and sport sessions in its ...
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Russia Builds New Asia Trade Routes to Weaken Sanctions Over War: Russia is pressing ahead with construction of two new transport corridors linking Asia and ...
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Warning of danger for 787 Dreamliner: Boeing engineer makes serious accusations against aircraft manufacturer
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Keir Starmer vows to sack aides behind ‘boys’ club’ briefings: Labour’s top team has a fairly even gender split — but critics in the party have used the press to ...
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Dresden: Traffic at the Blue Wonder - Solutions from readers: The traffic test on the Blue Wonder was short and painful. And now? Just as Germany has 80 million ...
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Tories need to learn to love London again: The capital votes for its mayor next week, but the Conservatives’ dissociation from the city means they seem set for ...
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Biden’s tale of cannibals in Papua New Guinea met with bemusement and criticism: The US president said his uncle 'got shot down in New Guinea' ...
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Quick Glance: Biden's Cannibal Story Causes Confusion in Papua New Guinea
- Joe Biden's claim that his uncle was eaten by cannibals in Papua New Guinea during World War Two has sparked confusion and criticism in the country.
- Official war records state that Finnegan died in a plane crash in the Pacific Ocean, with no mention of cannibalism or the plane being shot down.
- Analysts in Papua New Guinea consider Biden's comments unsubstantiated and poorly judged, especially as the US aims to strengthen ties with the country and counter Chinese influence in the region.
- Some residents were simply baffled by the remarks, while others found them unhelpful and damaging to Papua New Guinea's reputation, particularly after Biden cancelled a planned trip to the country last year.
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Jordan to temporarily close airspace, state media says: Jordan will temporarily close its airspace for several hours beginning at 11 p.m ...
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Climate demonstration in the middle of the street: demonstrators stop traffic in Basel
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RTA reopens another Dubai tunnel for traffic: Move taken after due safety measures are taken
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United expects stronger quarterly earnings; cuts aircraft delivery estimates: United Airlines Holdings on Tuesday forecast stronger-than-expected earnings in the ...
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Quick Glance: United Airlines cuts 2024 aircraft delivery plan
- United Airlines has reduced its aircraft delivery expectations for the year due to Boeing delays.
- The company plans to lease 35 Airbus A321neos in 2026 and 2027.
- United Airlines incurred a $200 million loss due to the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 in January.
- The company exceeded Wall Street's expectations for the first quarter.
Mark Menzies quits Conservatives as Tories say conduct ‘fell below standard’: The Fylde MP has been accused of misusing donors’ funds.
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Quick Glance: Mark Menzies: MP Accused of Campaign Fund Misuse, Party Exit, and Future Election Abstention
- An elected official accused of mishandling campaign funds has departed from the Conservative Party and declared no intention to participate in the upcoming general election.
- Following allegations reported in The Times, Mark Menzies revealed his decision after purportedly using political contributions to address medical costs and settle debts incurred from being confined by individuals demanding a substantial ransom for his release.
- Upon a request for scrutiny by Labour, Lancashire Police disclosed their evaluation of 'details' concerning Mr. Menzies. An internal inquiry by the Conservative Party has been initiated to explore potential improprieties in the utilization of their financial resources.
- Additionally, the party's internal oversight body will assess whether Mr. Menzies' conduct contravened the Nolan principles of public ethics, encompassing traits like altruism, probity, and candor. The spokesperson affirmed, 'We are prepared to collaborate with law enforcement, if they deem our insights beneficial to any inquiry they opt to conduct.'
Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea -GFZ: An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude struck the New Britain Region in Papua New Guinea ...
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100 MPs to stand down at the next general election: More than 60 are Conservatives and they include former prime minister Theresa May.
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Merryn Talks Money Podcast: Climate Capitalism, Angela Rayner and Gold: It’s all in the latest edition of the Merryn Talks Money podcast.
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Sunak is deluded to think his bungled Rwanda scheme can save him: The Prime Minister was meant to get flights off to Rwanda this spring but has now given himself ...
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Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
5 ‘Dream Bathroom’ Upgrades That Homeowners Tend to Regret: Luxe bathroom trends, from zellige tiles to vessel sinks, seduced these homeowners and interior ...
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Cannibals ate my uncle?! Joe Biden's latest gaffe will hopefully be one of his last before US presidential election – Scotsman comment
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2.5km underground link to be built between Changi Airport T2 and future T5: The T2 Connection will come with an automated people-mover system – similar to ...
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Keir Starmer ‘would press the nuclear button’: Labour leader says he will increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP
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Revealed: A cost-benefit analysis for Wellington’s long tunnel: Cost: Would be extremely complex and expensive. Benefit: Would provide a vital boost for the ...
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Passions run high as Lords insist on Rwanda bill changes: Peers continue standoff with MPs over legislation enabling asylum seekers to be sent to east Africa.
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Startup co-founded by Romanian targets EUR 7 mln to advance hyperloop technology for high-speed transportation
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Traffic: New symbol will be mandatory on cars from May - THIS is what you need to know
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2024 Ford Mustang GT’s Next-Gen Coyote V8 Is Now a Crate Engine: Want the 7th-gen Mustang GT's 480-hp V8 in your project car? Now you can buy one new ...
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Angela Rayner is wounded but she’s still an asset for Labour: Insiders say Keir Starmer would not be too sad to see his deputy depart. But he should be wary of ...
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Does Labour really love the St George’s Cross?: Following last night’s mammoth parliamentary ping pong session, a funny thing happened early this morning ...
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Will tax cuts make up for the end of cheap public transport?: Calculating the true cost of public transport with half-price fares ending this month.
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Labour vows to fund NHS pledges by tackling tax dodgers: The party says its plans would raise £5.1bn a year but the government claims Labour would still raise ...
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Edinburgh's Unlikely Embrace of Bike Lanes: Edinburgh’s new cycle tracks took a decade to install, but their mere existence shows that bicycle ...
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Soviet Racers Couldn’t Get Alloys, So They Turned to Magnesium Helicopter Wheels: The USSR had a little-known racing culture that had to get resourceful when it ...
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I don’t want to be PM again, Liz Truss insists as she refuses to apologise: Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister had previously declined to rule out ...
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How much trouble is Angela Rayner in?: Rayner is under fresh pressure after the Mail on Sunday published a series of photos appearing to suggest Lowndes Lane was ...
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Bevan Fought for the NHS — and so Must We: A new play at the National Theatre celebrates Nye Bevan’s titanic struggle to create the NHS — a fight we must ...
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Labour leaders set out new housebuilding rules to identify 'grey belt' land: Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner visited Europe's biggest brownfield site
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Protesters target home of Sir Keir Starmer to demand arms embargo on Israel: A group of pro-Palestinian activists have held a protest outside the home of Sir ...
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URGENT: Pope will travel to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore in longest trip of papacy
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Pope's Extensive Trip to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore
- Pope Francis is set to embark on a journey to Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, and Singapore in September, marking the longest trip of his papacy.
- Despite concerns about his health, the Pope intends to undertake this trip, highlighting key religious and political aspects in the visited countries.
- The visit will shed light on the significance of the Pope's presence in these regions, addressing issues such as sexual abuse scandals in East Timor, religious diversity in Indonesia, and societal challenges in Papua New Guinea.
- By visiting these nations, Pope Francis aims to engage with diverse religious communities, emphasizing messages of tolerance, unity, and global peace.
Traffic light cameras will be installed nationwide by next year, Eamon Ryan says: Traffic light cameras will result in automatic fines for drivers captured ...
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PMQs live: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to clash as police say Angela Rayner facing ‘multiple’ allegations
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‘Landlady’ Angela Rayner lost it over smashed window, says neighbour: The Labour deputy leader, who has been accused of breaking electoral law by giving false ...
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Neighbor Claims Angela Rayner Lost Control Over Broken Window
- Angela Rayner confronted neighbors, demanding £240 and identifying herself as 'the landlady' after a window was smashed at the property she claimed as her main residence.
- An investigation by Greater Manchester police is looking into allegations that the deputy Labour leader provided inaccurate information to the electoral register while residing between two houses in Stockport during the 2010s, and they have initiated interviews with neighbors at her previous residence.
- Police intervention occurred following accusations by prominent Conservatives, including James Daly, the Conservative deputy chairman, of electoral law violations and questioning whether she owed up to £3,500 in capital gains tax on proceeds from the sale of her former council house in 2015.
- Rayner asserted that the residence on Vicarage Road was her primary domicile.
Working for Labour is not a dig at Boris Johnson, says Marina Wheeler: The former prime minister’s ex-wife is helping the party with its policies on employment ...
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Paid articlePaid Watch: Tory tax protestors target Rayner in Teesside: Try as she might to duck questions on her tax affairs, the issue just keeps following Angela Rayner around ...
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This disruptive late-night train commuter is ... a horse: The horse, which reportedly escaped from nearby stables, trotted into Warwick Farm Station near Sydney ...
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Ailbhe Rea: Labour’s Tax Crackdown: Hi there, I’m Ailbhe Rea, a Bloomberg UK Associate Editor and Readout author. Hope you enjoy today’s newsletter.
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Hamad International Airport in Qatar named world's best airport in 2024, Changi Airport takes 2nd place
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Traffic: Sahara dust makes for dirty cars - THIS is what you need to watch out for to avoid scratches
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The dangers of political prosecution: At the start of January, Donald Trump offered up a cheery new year message for Americans. ‘If I don’t get immunity ...
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Cable car accident: 174 people stranded in the air rescued in Turkey: The last of 174 people stranded in cable cars high above a mountain in southern Turkey have ...
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Quick Glance: Rescue of 174 Stranded People After Deadly Cable Car Accident
- The rescue of 174 people stranded in Turkey after a deadly cable car accident was successfully completed.
- A total of 607 search and rescue personnel and 10 helicopters were involved in rescuing people from the Tunektepe cable car.
- The stranded individuals had been stuck since the accident on Friday evening, resulting in one fatality and seven injuries.
- An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the incident, with an expert commission assisting in the process.
Disability benefits face cut as Sunak bets election on welfare blitz: Sunak set out plans for changes to disability benefits and tougher rules for people on ...
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Transport sector has clearly missed its 2023 climate target: The transport sector has missed its climate target for the third year in a row ...
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Rayner’s eldest child was registered at husband’s home: It’s been a busy time for police investigations across the country and Manchester is no exception ...
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David Lammy: Ofcom to investigate Labour MP's show on LBC: The broadcast regulator said it would examine whether an episode broadcast on Good Friday broke rules.
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Japan Airlines Airbus A350-1000 Routes & Flights: Japan Airlines now flies its new flagship Airbus A350-1000. You can find these planes on routes to New York and ...
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This Rayner pile-on risks petty class war: Cheap, personalised squabbling surrounding the pursuit of Labour’s deputy leader is the last thing the country needs
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