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UK’s Chagos Islands Handover Sparks Concerns Over Sovereignty and Security
The Chagos handover will mark the first UK territorial cession since Hong Kong in 1997, reflecting a shift in how Britain addresses colonial-era disputes.
Vaccine Injured Tell UK COVID Inquiry They Are ‘An Uncomfortable Truth’
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry heard testimony from those whose lives were destroyed by the jabs, with calls to overhaul the Yellow Card and damage payment schemes.
UK Government Announces Backing for 5 Local Inquires Into Grooming Gangs
The Labour Party had resisted calls for further investigations after the issue bubbled back to the surface of British politics following posts by Elon Musk.
Government Not Considering New Tax to Replace BBC Licence Fee, Says Nandy
The culture secretary made the remarks as she and David Lammy launched a ’soft power council' to promote the UK’s cultural exports, including the BBC.
America in Brief
Biden reduces sentences for 2,500 more people; US removes terrorism designation from Cuba; TikTok gets support from lawmakers ahead of shutdown.
‘Here for the Long Haul,’ Says Reeves as She Responds to Market Troubles
The chancellor said she was not going to let her critics ‘get me down’ as she rebuffed their attacks.
Local Roads Are ‘Riddled With Potholes,’ Says Commons Committee Chairman
Local road conditions in England are worsening but the Department for Transport has shown ‘too little interest’ in what difference its funding has made.
Family of Sara Sharif to Lodge Appeal Against Sentences for Her Murder
Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool were jailed for life for Sara’s murder last month, with minimum terms of 40 years and 33 years respectively.
Starmer to Hold Talks on New Security Treaty During Visit to Poland
The prime minister has said that it is ‘time to take our partnership to the next level’ with Poland.
‘Unaffordable' SEN System Pushing Councils Towards Bankruptcy, MPs Say
MPs said without special education needs system reform, there could be a generation of ‘lost’ children leaving school without getting the help they need.
Home Secretary Announces Local Reviews Into Grooming Gangs
Yvette Cooper addressed the House of Commons on Thursday.
UK Faces Dilemma Navigating Future Trade Ties Under Trump: Think Tank
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s visit to Beijing in January comes amid the revival of economic and financial dialogue between Britain and China.
Ministers and Emergency Services to Hold National Test of Pandemic Preparedness
Blue light services will join senior ministers in the first test of pandemic preparedness in nearly a decade.
Starmer: UK Will ‘Never Let Up’ on Support for Ukraine
The prime minister’s visit to Ukraine comes ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration and a potential push for a peace deal to end the war with Russia.
2 Teenagers Charged With Murder of 14-Year-Old Boy on London Bus
Kelyan Bokassa was fatally injured on a route 472 bus in Woolwich, southeast London.
YouTube Censored Barrister for Vaccine Injured and Bereaved, Inquiry Told
Module 4 of the COVID Inquiry is examining COVID-19 vaccines and other drugs, and will hear from former Health Secretary Matt Hancock later this week.
Surprise Inflation Dip Provides ‘Respite’ for Chancellor Amid Market Turmoil
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said she will ‘fight every day’ to improve people’s living standards.
Sam Kerr Loses Bid to Avoid Trial For Racial Harassment Charge
The footballer, who has played for Australia and English team Chelsea, has been charged in Britain over remarks she allegedly made to a police officer.
