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After leak of judges’ and HIV patients’ personal data, Paraguay insists: "everything is under control"
The government said it had responded to breaches of legal and health data.
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"Design revolution": outrage in Britain over £532,000 spent on a new dot in the Gov.uk logo
Critics have accused the government of spending over half a million on a ’vanity’ project to revamp the website.
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Battle for the third child: Bridget Phillipson hints at possible removal of benefit cap
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has stated that the government is considering removing the two-child benefit cap but cautioned that it would "cost a lot of money".
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“They’re turning us into criminals”: carers drowning in debt as oversight system collapses
Overpayments because of official failures led to debt and misery for hundreds of thousands of people
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Prison threat for water bosses who conceal illegal sewage spills under new law
Water bosses who try to hide their illegal sewage spills can now be locked up for a maximum of two years as a law change comes into effect.
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Channel migrant surge: 705 cross in a single day as UK faces record-breaking influx
On Tuesday, over 700 migrants crossed the English Channel, marking the highest number of arrivals on a single day so far this year.
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Starmer brings back 2030 car ban in response to Trump’s tariffs
Prime Minister reinstates 2030 date for ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles amid ‘bold changes’ to boost exports
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‘Beer tax’: UK pubs to lose £180 million due to new levies
’The jobs tax is far more than small beer,’ warns the Shadow Chancellor
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British Steel collapse looms as Chinese owner rejects £500m rescue deal
Jingye, the Chinese company that bought British Steel out of receivership in 2020, rejected a £500 million offer of public money as talks with the government broke down.
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New rules for Russian agents in the UK: Registration or imprisonment
All those working for Russia in the UK will be required to register under threat of imprisonment.
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UK braces for Trump’s tariffs as trade talks continue beyond Wednesday
The UK is anticipating being affected by Donald Trump’s tariffs this week, Downing Street has stated, as discussions with the US are expected to continue beyond Wednesday.
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Scores of English councils could go bankrupt when hidden Send debt reappears
Deficits of £5.2 billion have been set aside for seven years in an accounting fix that concludes on 31 March 2026.
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UK MPs’ salaries to rise to £93,904 in 2025-26, sparking outrage among NHS workers and teachers
MPs are expected to see their salary rise to £93,904 following the rise. Last year MPs received a pay rise of 5.5%, lifting their annual salary to £91,346.
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Labour ministers have not yet held discussions regarding Abramovich funds
Labour ministers have yet to hold talks with key figures involved in unlocking the £2.5bn promised for Ukraine after Roman Abramovich’s sale of Chelsea football club.
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Gatwick second runway decision deadline is extended due to environmental concerns
The transport secretary is looking for some environmental changes to the airport’s expansion plans as the government deals with environmental and economic growth pressures.
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Parents of children under five may be exempt from the UK’s two-child benefit limit
Ministers are exploring options to reduce child poverty without completely eliminating the rule.
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Hospitality companies in the UK say tax changes will compel them to reduce staff
Two-thirds of businesses surveyed by trade organizations say jobs will be lost as they urge the government to postpone changes.
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Women affected by the WASPI campaign threaten legal action over pension dispute
Campaigners have threatened the government with legal action unless it reconsiders the decision to refuse compensation to millions of women affected by an increase in the state pension age.
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Journalists initiate legal action against the Italian government over spyware allegations
Union files criminal complaint with prosecutors as ministers decline to respond to inquiries about alleged hacks.
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Shark bites off a woman’s hands after she attempted to take a photo of it
A tourist is thought to have lost both her hands in a shark attack after trying to ‘engage’ with the animal for a photo.
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Russian political technologist Yevgeniy Minchenko: who is behind the blackmail, fake ratings, and political intrigues?
Yevgeniy Minchenko, who considers himself a leading political strategist in Russia, has worked for the government throughout his career, yet he has not been included in the sanctions lists so far.
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Significant increase in cancer patients in England waiting months for treatment
Analysis shows that over 11% of patients had to wait more than 104 days last year, an increase from 4.4% in 2016.
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Minister character becomes the government’s new AI assistant
Government workers will soon be given access to a set of tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI), named after a scheming parliamentary official from the classic sitcom Yes, Minister.
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Germany is considering a Rwanda deportation plan, potentially using UK facilities, after Labour scrapped the scheme in the UK
Downing Street said it would not comment on the discussions between two foreign governments.
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War on ‘scourge of vaping’ announced by minister as Labour intensifies plans to ban outdoor smoking
A cabinet minister has doubled down on Labour’s plans to ban smoking in beer gardens and said the government will have a war on ‘the scourge of vaping’
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