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Group of Peers Plan to Force Referendum on Handover of Chagos Islands
Former Conservative minister Lord Henry Bellingham said he had seen a ‘huge amount of anger’ among Chagos islanders in the UK.
VAT on Private School Fees Will Have ‘Seismic’ Impact on Girls’ Education, Says Schools Association
The remarks come after two groups, including one representing Christian schools and parents, have launched legal action against the government for the tax raid.
Starmer Says Supporting Ukraine Is Top of His G20 Agenda
The opposition has called for the UK to give backing for Ukraine to use British Storm Shadow missiles to strike at Russia following the shift in U.S. policy.
Children’s Social Care Reforms to Clamp Down on ‘Exploitative’ Providers: Education Secretary
Under new policies, key placement providers will have to share their finances with the government.
Farmers to Rally in London, Lobby MPs Over Inheritance Tax
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has defended the plans, insisting most farms will not be affected.
Police Hunt for Man Who Allegedly Killed Wife and Hid Body in Car
Pankaj Lamba has been named as the prime suspect in the murder of 24-year-old Harshita Brella, of Corby, whose body was found in a car boot.
Emergency Doctors Concerned Over Patient Safety and Care This Winter
In October, NHS A&E services recorded 2.36 million attendances and 567,446 admissions.
Starmer to Push for ‘Serious Pragmatic’ Discussions With China at G20
Sir Keir Starmer is the first UK prime minister in six years to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Trump Speed-Picks Cabinet
Some of his nominations appear to align more with his vision of government reestablishment rather than the traditional Washington constabulary.
UK Must Rebuild Relations With EU to Boost Growth: BoE Governor
Labour is keen to develop stronger links with Europe after Brexit, but wont consider re-joining the EU single market and customs union.
4 Teenagers and a Man Guilty of Murdering 2 Boys in Bristol
Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16, died from stab wounds following a ’revenge' attack in January in a case of mistaken identity in a rival area of the city.
Home Office Spent £15 Million on Contaminated Asylum Accommodation: Spending Watchdog
The NAO said the government had paid more than double for the site, which was ‘ultimately deemed unfit’ for its intended purpose owing to asbestos.
Labour Bans Coal Mining for Power in Net Zero Drive
Announcement comes as data reveal a fourth offshore wind farm has received more than £2 billion in subsidies.
America in Brief
Biden and Trump meet; prosecutor Jack Smith steps down; Democrat governors unite against Trump’s policies; and the McDonald’s E. coli outbreak expands.
Levy Supplement on ‘Luxury’ Electric Cars ‘At Odds’ With Net Zero Strategy: Tax Analysts
Changes to road tax rates for zero-emission vehicles next year will lead to higher bills for motorists.
Three-Quarters of Universities Could Be in Deficit by Next Year, Says Office for Students
The forecast is an update to earlier projections from the OfS published in May that said by 2026/2027, nearly two-thirds of HE institutions could be in deficit.
UK Economic Growth Stalls in First 3 Months After Labour Win
A fall in production output has driven the decline, while services showed no growth in September.
The Only Safeguard That Works Is Saying We Don’t Kill People: Palliative Care Dr. Cajetan Skowronski
Folic Acid to Be Added to Bread by Law From 2026
The synthetic form vitamin B9 is recommended prior to pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects but some experts warn of risks of excess supplementation for all.
