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'The UK has been colonised by immigrants,' says Man United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe – video
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'The UK has been colonised by immigrants,' says Man United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe – video

In an interview with Sky News, Britain’s seventh-richest man, Jim Ratcliffe, who moved to tax-free Monaco in 2020, took aim at people receiving state support and immigrants.'You can’t afford … you can...

The Guardian - UK News8 months ago
Polls close in first election since Gen Z protests ousted Bangladesh leader
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Polls close in first election since Gen Z protests ousted Bangladesh leader

Voters are hoping for a return to democracy after 15 years of authoritarian rule under Sheikh Hasina.

BBC News - UK8 months ago
Don't sack cabinet secretary until Mandelson files published, Badenoch says
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Don't sack cabinet secretary until Mandelson files published, Badenoch says

Head of the Civil Service Sir Chris Wormald is understood to be negotiating an exit package from his job.

BBC News - UK8 months ago
Starmer tells Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for saying UK 'colonised by immigrants'
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Starmer tells Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for saying UK 'colonised by immigrants'

Sir Keir Starmer says comments by the businessman and Manchester United co-owner are "offensive and wrong".

BBC News - UK8 months ago
Chris Mason: Latest vetting row raises fresh concerns over Starmer's judgement
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Chris Mason: Latest vetting row raises fresh concerns over Starmer's judgement

The BBC's political editor analyses the vetting rows facing the PM over Lord Doyle and Lord Mandelson.

BBC News - UK8 months ago
Three issues that matter to voters in the Bangladesh election
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Three issues that matter to voters in the Bangladesh election

It's the first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that toppled Bangladesh's long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

BBC News - UK8 months ago
Children who carry knives to get support earlier in England and Wales
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Children who carry knives to get support earlier in England and Wales

David Lammy announces mandatory support and mentoring plan in wake of two stabbings at a school in Brent, north-west LondonChildren who carry knives will be given earlier and more targeted support in...

The Guardian - UK News8 months ago
Bill to lower voting age to 16 to be introduced in Parliament
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Bill to lower voting age to 16 to be introduced in Parliament

The government wants 16 and 17-year-olds to be able to vote at the next general election.

BBC News - UK8 months ago
Former top civil servant warns ‘more due diligence’ to be done over replacement of Chris Wormald
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Former top civil servant warns ‘more due diligence’ to be done over replacement of Chris Wormald

Simon McDonald says if Antonia Romeo is the frontrunner for cabinet secretary role then ‘due diligence has some way still to go’A former top civil servant has urged No 10 to do “more due diligence” as...

The Guardian - UK News8 months ago
Starmer tells Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for saying UK ‘colonised’ by immigrants
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Starmer tells Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for saying UK ‘colonised’ by immigrants

PM calls comments by Man United co-owner, who also hit out at people on benefits, ‘offensive and wrong’Keir Starmer has said Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe should apologise for his comments...

The Guardian - UK News8 months ago
Labour bill would stop ‘dodgy front companies’ making political donations
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Labour bill would stop ‘dodgy front companies’ making political donations

Bill would also give votes to 16-year-olds and pave the way for ‘opt-out’ voter registrationLabour will end the use of “dodgy front companies” that hide the source of dark money for political donation...

The Guardian - UK News8 months ago
Two More Problems For Keir Starmer?
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Two More Problems For Keir Starmer?

And an update from Tehran.

BBC News - UK8 months ago
PM calls for apology after Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 'offensive' remarks
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PM calls for apology after Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 'offensive' remarks

The prime minister has condemned Sir Jim Ratcliffe's "offensive and wrong" remarks about immigration.

Sky News - UK8 months ago
Marwan Barghouti’s son calls on UK to put father’s release at heart of Palestinian renewal
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Marwan Barghouti’s son calls on UK to put father’s release at heart of Palestinian renewal

Cross-party UK MPs campaigning for senior Fatah leader’s release from Israeli jail, saying he is unifying figureThe son of Marwan Barghouti, the Palestinian prisoner often described as the Nelson Mand...

The Guardian - UK News8 months ago
Aide linked to sex offender ‘did not give full account’ before he was given peerage, PM says
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Aide linked to sex offender ‘did not give full account’ before he was given peerage, PM says

Keir Starmer defends his actions as Kemi Badenoch asks why Matthew Doyle was given ‘a job for life’Keir Starmer’s former communications chief Matthew Doyle “did not give a full account of his actions”...

The Guardian - UK News8 months ago
Furious female Labour MPs urge Starmer to make a woman his de facto deputy
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Furious female Labour MPs urge Starmer to make a woman his de facto deputy

Harriet Harman leads calls for an appointment that would ‘turbocharge’ a ‘complete culture change’ at No 10Female Labour MPs have demanded that Keir Starmer appoint a senior woman as his de facto depu...

The Guardian - UK News8 months ago
Labour can win political argument for closer EU ties, says Rachel Reeves
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Labour can win political argument for closer EU ties, says Rachel Reeves

Chancellor says stronger alignment with Europe is ‘biggest prize’ for trade and economic growthRachel Reeves has insisted Labour can win the political argument for a closer relationship with the EU, c...

The Guardian - UK News8 months ago
Anas Sarwar says Starmer can campaign in Scotland after calling for him to quit
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Anas Sarwar says Starmer can campaign in Scotland after calling for him to quit

Scottish Labour leader agrees PM can support party’s effort to win May’s Holyrood election in abrupt about-faceThe Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, has agreed that Keir Starmer can campaign for th...

The Guardian - UK News8 months ago
Anas Sarwar says Starmer welcome to campaign for Labour in Scotland, days after after urging him to resign – UK politics live
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Anas Sarwar says Starmer welcome to campaign for Labour in Scotland, days after after urging him to resign – UK politics live

Two days ago, the Scottish Labour leader said he wanted the prime minister to avoid Scotland during the election campaign because of his deep unpopularity with votersFamilies of nurses and carers have...

The Guardian - UK News8 months ago
PM says peer did not give 'full account' over links to sex offender
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PM says peer did not give 'full account' over links to sex offender

Sir Keir Starmer was asked at Prime Minister's Questions about his decision to award a peerage to Lord Doyle.

BBC News - UK8 months ago