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Starmer Faces Awkward Moment as Middle East War Overshadows Community Visit

Starmer Faces Awkward Moment as Middle East War Overshadows Community Visit

Prime Minister Keir Starmer found himself discussing global conflict and its potential impact on British households during a routine visit to a community centre in south London, as the escalating war in the Middle East begins to dominate the UK political agenda. The visit had been scheduled long before the latest outbreak of fighting in

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Starmer Speaks With Trump After Week of Tensions Over Middle East War

Starmer Speaks With Trump After Week of Tensions Over Middle East War

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held his first conversation in more than a week with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, as both leaders attempted to ease tensions following a series of public criticisms from Washington. According to Downing Street, the call focused on the evolving situation in the Middle East and ongoing military cooperation

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Safest and Most Dangerous Places Revealed: Norfolk Tops Safety List

A district in Norfolk has been ranked the safest place in England and Wales, according to a newly released national study analysing crime rates across the country. The research found that Broadland, located in Norfolk, recorded the lowest crime rate nationally, placing it at the top of the safety rankings. The findings highlight significant contrasts

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Airlines Challenge Heathrow’s £49bn Expansion, 2035 Target

Heathrow Airport has been accused of misrepresentation over claims that its proposed third runway can be delivered within a decade without taxpayer funding. A report authored by Paul Mansell, an adviser to the Treasury on infrastructure projects, warned that the government backed expansion could face serious risks if it encounters delays and cost overruns similar

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City Regulator Slaps £13m Fine on Wood Group Ahead of Takeover Completion

City Regulator Slaps £13m Fine on Wood Group Ahead of Takeover Completion

The UK’s financial watchdog has fined Financial Conduct Authority £13 million after concluding that John Wood Group published inaccurate financial information in its annual and interim results. The decision comes just days before a proposed discounted takeover of the London listed engineering and consulting firm is expected to be completed. Following a nine month investigation,

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Green Party Accused of ‘Witch-Hunt’ in Dispute Over Queerphobia Policy

Green Party Accused of ‘Witch-Hunt’ in Dispute Over Queerphobia Policy

The Green Party is facing the prospect of legal action after a gender-critical campaign group accused it of discrimination over its definition of “queerphobia” and its decision to refuse the group a stall at a recent party conference. The group, Green Women’s Declaration (GWD), says the party’s guidance on queerphobia effectively labels gender-critical beliefs as

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Britain Imposes Visa Ban on Four Countries Over Asylum System Abuse

Britain has announced sweeping visa restrictions targeting four countries after ministers concluded that study and work routes were being widely exploited to enter the asylum system. The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, is set to activate what officials describe as an “emergency brake”, suspending sponsored study visas for applicants from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan with

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Rosebank Industries Raises $3.1bn to Acquire Two US Manufacturers

Rosebank Industries Raises $3.1bn to Acquire Two US Manufacturers

A British turnaround specialist has unveiled plans to acquire two major American manufacturing businesses after securing $3.1 billion from investors in a significant share placing. Rosebank Industries said it had raised capital at 330p per share to finance the purchases of MW Components, a manufacturer of fasteners and precision metal parts, and CPM, which produces

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