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Founder of Starmer’s chambers denounces plans for jury trial cuts
Geoffrey Robertson KC accused the party of ‘taking an axe to a piece of English heritage’.
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Farage eyes 2031 as he claims Reform could take ‘outright power’ at Holyrood
Nigel Farage said the May 7 election would be a ‘breakthrough’ moment for his party.
How a US blockade near the Strait of Hormuz could work and the impact ahead for the global economy
A blockade of Iranian ports that President Donald Trump said began Monday could further disrupt oil prices
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Donald Trump shares AI-generated image of himself as Jesus after scathing attack on Pope Leo
US President Trump described Pope Leo as ‘weak’ and ‘terrible’ in a scathing attack on the head of the Catholic Church
UK and France seek Strait of Hormuz solution as Trump’s blockade begins
Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron will meet international counterparts this week for talks on reopening the strait, which has been closed by Iran.
Three men jailed for total of 29 years after rape of missing teen, 14
Three men were jailed for a total of 29 years for raping a missing teenage girl
Pope Leo says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump criticism
The US president said he was ‘not a fan’ of the Pope, and posted a string of criticism on social media.
Reeves: Mini nuclear reactor deal ‘more important than ever’ amid Iran crisis
The Chancellor said driving forward nuclear power was ‘always the right thing to do’.
Sack senior Green councillor in London who called David Lammy a 'coconut,' Zack Polanski is urged
Hau-Yu Tam, Deputy Leader of the Lewisham Green Group, was strongly criticised for her attack on Tottenham MP David Lammy
Smyth's Toys asbestos alert: Everything you need to know
Smyths Toys was forced to recall a number of its products over concerns they contained asbestos
Southport families urge reform as inquiry finds attack could have been prevented
The report showed a catalogue of failures, solicitors said.
Sadiq Khan spent £200k of taxpayer money on London Pride events in 2025, figures show
London Pride, the annual LGBTQ+ festival, received a £125,000 grant, while a number of other events received substantial totals
Tory defectors to Reform could be hauled in front of ‘Boriswave’ migration probe
Reform leader Nigel Farage and home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf signalled that their former Tory colleagues could be made to speak at the inquiry.
Ministers defend response to fuel protests ahead of confidence vote
Government ministers warned that the 505 million euro package announced on Sunday would impact the budget in October.
‘Likely’ that Noah Donohoe was alive when he entered storm drain, inquest told
The 14-year-old was found dead in the storm drain after going missing in June 2020.
What are the Green Party's policies? Polls forecast 'political earthquake' in London
The Green Party's manifesto outlines transformative policies in energy, economy, and more, positioning them as a key player in the next General Election
Thomas Partey enters not guilty pleas to two new rape allegations
The 32-year-old footballer left Arsenal for Villarreal last summer.
The country would be ‘breaking’ under striking doctors’ demands – Streeting
The Health Secretary said it was time for the British Medical Association to get ‘a bit of perspective’.
Waist and leg restraints used on asylum seekers deported from UK, report finds
An inspection of a deportation flight in November found two members of the Home Office team fell asleep on the job.
SNP has ignored pothole problem while wasting billions elsewhere – Findlay
The Scottish Tory leader said a national pothole action fund would address the problem.