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UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands treaty collapses after US withdraws support
A treaty concerning the transfer of sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has become "impossible to agree at the political level," and the associated bill will not complete its passage through parliament, a Foreign Office minister has stated.
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Labour plans to fast-track EU rules into UK law without full parliamentary votes
European Union single market rules will be imposed on Britain without a full vote in Parliament under plans being developed by Labour.
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Starmer wins voter backing on Iran stance as Farage branded worst alternative
More voters think Keir Starmer made the right calls in responding to Donald Trump’s war in Iran, a new poll has found.
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David Frost condemns Donald Trump as ‘moral line’ crossed
A year ago, many prominent figures on the British right were vocal fans of Donald Trump, praising his plans to cut waste and tackle illegal migration.
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Sponsors flee and government intervenes as Ye booking sinks major UK festival
The fallout over Wireless announcing Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) as its 2026 headliner was both swift and considerable.
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Starmer pleads for de-escalation as US-Iran peace talks collapse
Keir Starmer has "urged both sides to find a way through" after US-Iran peace talks broke down this morning.
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Starmer clashes with Trump as US weighs penalties for Nato allies
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted that Nato is “in America’s interest” following suggestions Trump could use an audit to decide whether Britain and its allies should be punished for not assisting the US in the war with Iran.
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Two-thirds of voters want Keir Starmer to quit now, poll finds
Almost two-thirds of voters want Sir Keir Starmer to resign immediately, and a similar number want a general election now, a poll has found.
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UK monitoring Russian submarines over fears they’ll sabotage internet and energy cables
UK armed forces were deployed to track and deter "malign activity" by Russian submarines in a massive month-long operation, Defence Secretary John Healey has announced.
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Starmer races to Gulf as fragile Iran ceasefire teeters and Trump warns US forces will strike again if Hormuz lifeline is not secured
Donald Trump’s two-week pause in the bombing campaign, contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz for shipping, appears to be under threat.
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Holiday fury as defence secretary travels abroad during Middle East brinkmanship and Royal Navy disruption sparks outrage over priorities
The revelation comes after it was reported that the Prime Minister was on holiday in Spain when Donald Trump threatened to end Iranian civilisation on Tuesday.
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Human rights lawyers and MPs warn that UK citizens face up to ten years in jail for sharing images of Iranian strikes in UAE, with consular access blocked and families desperate for information
Keir Starmer is facing calls to ‘stand up’ for British nationals in jail in the United Arab Emirates during his visit to the Gulf this week.
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Iran could charge ships $1 million to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran could soon be rolling in cash if it goes ahead with charging vessels for passing through the Strait of Hormuz – at $1,000,000 per ship.
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Rayner ramps up campaign push as Starmer faces backlash and leadership questions
Angela Rayner will showcase her abilities as a “political street fighter” before any possible challenge to Sir Keir Starmer, according to her allies, as she makes her way across the country campaigning in the lead-up to the local elections over the next month.
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UK and allies push to lock in truce after Iran tensions send oil prices soaring
Keir Starmer will travel to the Middle East on Wednesday to meet with Gulf leaders and discuss diplomatic efforts to support a two-week ceasefire.
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Starmer urged to limit US access to UK bases after ’dangerous’ Trump threats
Keir Starmer is facing increasing pressure to limit US access to British airbases after Donald Trump threatened "a whole civilization" would die if Iran ignored his demands, comments that Downing Street has not directly criticized.
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Kanye West blocked from entering UK amid backlash over London festival appearance
Kanye West has been dramatically blocked from entering the UK after a furious backlash over his planned performance at a London music festival.
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Antisemitism backlash and political pressure in the UK: how Kanye West’s Wireless festival booking sparked criticism from Wes Streeting and calls for a ban
Wes Streeting has criticized Wireless organizer Melvin Benn for his decision to book Kanye West as a headliner at this summer’s festival.
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UK allows US to use British bases for defensive strikes but rejects involvement in offensive operations against Iran
The UK will not participate in offensive operations against Iran, a Cabinet minister has reaffirmed following Donald Trump’s threat to bomb the country’s civilian infrastructure.
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Two-child cap scrapped and day-one employment rights launch as Starmer attacks rival parties ahead of local elections
Keir Starmer has used a series of new workers rights that come into force on Monday to attack the Green party, saying a vote for Labour’s rivals puts such progress on sick pay.
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Starmer abolishes two-child benefit cap in landmark welfare shift, lifting 450,000 children out of poverty as cost-of-living crisis bites
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the cap would be lifted when she delivered the budget back in November.
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Campaign Against Antisemitism urges the UK to ban Kanye West from entering the country to perform at the Wireless Festival
Kanye West is facing calls to be banned from entering the UK to perform at London’s Wireless festival in Finsbury Park this July.
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UK races to lure Anthropic as US turns on AI start-up over military clash
Keir Starmer’s government steps up efforts to get American AI start-up to grow its presence in Britain.
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Scotland could be independent within 18 months, Swinney insists ahead of vote push
The Scottish First Minister insisted it would be "achievable" for Scotland to become an independent nation within 18 months if voters backed it in a referendum.
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Keir Starmer criticizes Wireless Festival over Kanye West headline amid Nazi remarks
Sir Keir Starmer has criticized a music festival for allowing Kanye West to headline, following the American rapper’s Nazi messaging.
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