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Starmer Says ‘All Options’ on Table for British Steel Amid Calls for Nationalisation
The prime minister said he understood the importance of the Scunthorpe steel plant as he was quizzed by senior MPs at the Commons Liaison Committee.
Government Could Axe Hundreds of Quangos to Cut Costs and Improve Efficiency
The decision comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced that NHS England would be scrapped to cut bureaucracy and save money.
Sir Philip Green Loses Strasbourg Case Over Naming in Parliament
The former Arcadia Group chairman took a case to the European Court of Human Rights over the use of parliamentary privilege.
Health Secretary Still Plans to Oppose Assisted Dying Bill
The bill returns to the House of Commons this month for further debate.
Starmer Relaxes Electric Vehicles Mandate Amid US Tariffs
Chancellor Rachel Reeves also confirmed that the phasing out of most internal combustion engine vehicles will happen in 2030.
Deadly Spring Storm Claims 18 Lives in Southern US
Multiple states are preparing for the worst as flash flood warnings continue.
Home Office Loses Bid to Keep Apple Legal Challenge Private
The iPhone maker has filed a claim at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, judges said on Monday.
Patients in A&E ‘Risk Getting Worse Because of Missed Medicine Doses’
Time critical medicines are those prescribed for existing conditions, such as insulin for diabetes, Parkinson’s drugs and epilepsy medication.
Average UK House Price Falls by £1,575 Month on Month: Halifax
Demand is ‘returning to normal and new applications slowing’ now that buyers beating a stamp duty deadline have completed purchases, Halifax said.
UK and Scottish Governments Warned Over Grangemouth Refinery 5 Years Ago, Says Petroineos
A Department for Energy Security and Net Zero spokesperson said that before July, ’there was no overall plan for the future of the Grangemouth refinery.’
America in Brief
Tornadoes and drenching thunderstorms have torn through southern U.S.; and prosecutors permanently dismiss case against the New York mayor.
New Powers Could Let London Mayor Override Councils on Nightlife Licensing
Under the proposed measures, Sadiq Khan would be able to intervene in council licensing decisions deemed too restrictive for the night-time economy.
Russell Brand Charged With Rape and Sexual Assault
The charges relate to four separate women and alleged incidents that took place between 1999 and 2005.
British Woman at Centre of Transatlantic Free Speech Row Found Guilty
The case drew international attention after the U.S. State Department and Vice President JD Vance raised concerns over free speech in the UK.
New UK Internet Policing Law Targets US Online Forums
Britain’s Online Safety Act may block U.S.-based forums over noncompliance; however, sites such as Gab and Kiwi Farms are refusing to comply.
Households Will Be £400 Worse Off Owing to Higher Bills and Taxes, Think Tank Predicts
Non-pensioner benefits are rising by only 1.7 percent, which is considerably less than the inflation forecast of 3.2 percent.
Letby Barrister: Fresh Evidence Will Completely Demolish Case Against Her
Letby is serving 15 whole-life orders after she was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others.
Britain Reacts to US Tariffs as Starmer Pledges Economic Deal to Avert Trade War
The United States imposed global tariffs on Wednesday, with the UK facing a baseline 10 percent rate.
Police in Europe Take Down Kidflix Pedophile Platform
Operation Stream involved law enforcement in 35 countries, including the United States, Canada, Colombia, Australia, and New Zealand.
