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Starmer considers options over Iran cost-of-living concerns
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey will be among those attending the emergency Cobra committee meeting.
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Starmer says he is ‘unapologetic’ about his focus on national interest when asked how he deals with ‘rude’ Trump – UK politics live
PM tells MPs ‘a lot of what is said or done is undoubtedly said or done to put pressure on me’Matthew Pennycook, the housing minister, was speaking for the government on the morning news programmes earlier. Speaking to LBC, he confirmed that the government wanted the Competition and Markets Authorit
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PM warns against 'false comfort' of thinking Iran war will end quickly
The PM also tells senior MPs the conflict was "not our war" and there must be a "lawful basis" for any UK involvement.
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Hillsborough campaigners accuse Starmer of ‘insult’ after failing to introduce promised law
Government sources said new amendment to bill being worked on that would ensure duty of candour applies to individuals working for security servicesFamilies whose relatives were killed in disasters and who have suffered state injustice have written to Keir Starmer, accusing the government of an “ins
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Is Iran really able to strike London, and is the UK prepared for an attack?
After Tehran targeted the UK-US base on Diego Garcia, Israel’s military said European capitals were also at riskMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed at the weekend that Iran had weapons able to travel about 4,000km (2,500 miles), posing an immediate threat to Euro
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Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped
Critics of plans to build a new town in Cheshire called it the "wrong proposal in the wrong place".
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ICE Agents Fan Out at Airports Across the U.S. Amid TSA Staffing Issues
The agents were sent to help understaffed T.S.A. teams manage long security lines. But early on Monday, it was unclear what impact they were having.
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Trump Is Digging Up Washington. Can Lawsuits Stop the Bulldozers?
As the president develops plans to fundamentally alter the White House, the Kennedy Center and other sites, federal lawsuits are beginning to catch up.
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HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money
The government is looking at ways to make much-delayed London to Birmingham railway line cheaper to deliver.
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Voice of America Journalists Sue, Saying Trump Officials Interfered in Coverage
The journalists said in the complaint that the administration was trying to force them to be a “mouthpiece” and that one official demanded “loyalty” if reporters wanted to “keep their jobs.”
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For Western Oil Companies, War in Iran Means Bigger Profits, and Risks
American and European oil and gas companies are expected to earn a lot more as prices surge but are worried about the future.
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Trump rows back on strait of Hormuz threat – what next? | podcast
The US president has extended by five days his deadline to ‘hit and obliterate’ Iran’s power stations and energy infrastructure if Tehran does not allow shipping to move freely. Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss what is behind this change of tone and the impact the uncertainty will have on the c
Seven taken to hospital after car catches fire in Buangkok Crescent
About 20 people evacuated from the block before SCDF arrived.
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Shooting restricted for six British wild birds to halt population decline
Woodcocks and pochard, pintail and goldeneye ducks among threatened species protected by proposalsHunters will be banned from shooting a rare and beautiful duck under new proposals to halt the decline of six British wild birds.The new rules would restrict the shooting of species including the distin
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Starmer says ‘every lever’ will be explored to ease rising costs of living from Iran conflict
PM will chair Cobra meeting with key ministers and Bank of England on Monday, as experts warn of economic shockUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesKeir Starmer has promised to look at using “every lever that’s available to the government” to help people cope with the im
Trio arrested for allegedly setting off fireworks in Ghim Moh
The trio had allegedly discharged multiple fireworks, causing explosions that alarmed residents.
Lower fuel prices at Cnergy petrol stations continue to draw long queues
Many motorists cited cost savings of $1 per litre, which was worth the wait.
High Court sets aside duo’s acquittal of bribing then LTA official, cites copying by district judge
District judge Soh Tze Bian, who retired in 2025, had faced similar complaints on two other occasions.
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Ministers name seven areas where 'new towns' could be built
Six sites have been deprioritised from the flagship scheme to build a wave of new settlements.
Police in Singapore investigating suspect linked to Malaysian car cloning crime syndicate
Syndicate members reportedly altered chassis and engine numbers of stolen cars and sold them on the used-car market.