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Burnham confirms West Midlands to take public control of local bus network – as it happened
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Burnham confirms West Midlands to take public control of local bus network – as it happened

The prime minister says the ‘absolutely massive’ move would protect thousands of jobsMoscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British drones have been used to strike target...

The Guardian - UK News1 month ago
Labour urges Gambling Commission to investigate firms linked to Reform UK donors
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Labour urges Gambling Commission to investigate firms linked to Reform UK donors

Bridget Phillipson writes to watchdog asking it to look into claims Tether.bet and Fispay operated without a licenceThe Gambling Commission has been urged to investigate claims that companies linked t...

The Guardian - UK News1 month ago
What is behind Russia’s ‘consequences’ threat over UK sending drones to Ukraine?
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What is behind Russia’s ‘consequences’ threat over UK sending drones to Ukraine?

Britain has supplied more militarily significant munitions to Kyiv before but there are political reasons for Moscow’s remarksEurope live – latest updatesRussia’s embassy in London has accused the UK...

The Guardian - UK News1 month ago
Moscow threat of ‘consequences’ will not alter UK support for Ukraine, says Burnham
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Moscow threat of ‘consequences’ will not alter UK support for Ukraine, says Burnham

Prime minister responds to Russian anger over Kyiv’s use of British-made drones in ‘deep strike’ campaignUK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesAndy Burnham says the UK will cont...

The Guardian - UK News1 month ago
Civil service chief got record £500,000 payout after Starmer dismissal
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Civil service chief got record £500,000 payout after Starmer dismissal

Chris Wormald received unprecedented payment after serving as cabinet secretary for just 14 monthsThe former head of the civil service Chris Wormald received a record payout, in the region of £500,000...

The Guardian - UK News1 month ago
Top economists urge Burnham to sign UK up to UN initiative on global inequality
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Top economists urge Burnham to sign UK up to UN initiative on global inequality

Open letter signed by 40 academics including Nobel winner Joseph Stiglitz and Kate Pickett, co-author of The Spirit Level Forty prominent progressive academics are urging Andy Burnham’s government to...

The Guardian - UK News1 month ago
Actors lead tributes to 'amazing' Hayden Panettiere after Heroes star dies aged 36
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Actors lead tributes to 'amazing' Hayden Panettiere after Heroes star dies aged 36

The US actress, who has died at the age of 36, starred in the TV shows Heroes and Nashville.

BBC News - UK1 month ago
Reform’s Tice accused of misinformation after urging people to enjoy heatwaves
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Reform’s Tice accused of misinformation after urging people to enjoy heatwaves

Nurses, medical experts and green campaigners reject party deputy leader’s dismissal of efforts to reach net zero Reform’s deputy leader has been accused of spreading misinformation after he dismissed...

The Guardian - UK News1 month ago
Burnham scraps restrictions on disabled people’s bus passes in England
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Burnham scraps restrictions on disabled people’s bus passes in England

Move means holders will be able to travel free on local services at any time of day or night from April next yearDisabled people across England will be able to use their free bus passes at any time of...

The Guardian - UK News1 month ago
Huge number of children would fall into poverty under Reform’s benefits plans, say campaigners
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Huge number of children would fall into poverty under Reform’s benefits plans, say campaigners

Party wants to cut £50bn from UK welfare bill but charity says proposals would cause ‘horrific levels of destitution’ Hundreds of thousands of children would be tipped into poverty and destitution und...

The Guardian - UK News1 month ago
Film commission backs Amazon MGM expansion of studios
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Film commission backs Amazon MGM expansion of studios

The Berkshire film studio was previously home to iconic horror studio Hammer Films.

BBC Entertainment & Arts1 month ago
Labour MP under investigation by party over Covid loans to his businesses
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Labour MP under investigation by party over Covid loans to his businesses

Southend East & Rochford’s Bayo Alaba has been suspended while inquiry looks at bounceback loansA Labour MP has been suspended after being questioned about government Covid loans taken out by his busi...

The Guardian - UK News1 month ago
Lennon criticises 'nasty' Scottish Labour as leadership bid fails
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Lennon criticises 'nasty' Scottish Labour as leadership bid fails

Michael Marra and Joe Fagan secured enough to support to run to replace Anas Sarwar.

BBC News - UK1 month ago
Not all 'doom and gloom': Reform's deputy leader downplays climate crisis – video
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Not all 'doom and gloom': Reform's deputy leader downplays climate crisis – video

Richard Tice suggested Britain should 'adapt' to the climate crisis, arguing we 'can't stop it', at a Reform UK press conference. When asked if climate change was real during the Q&A section of the ev...

The Guardian - UK News1 month ago
Thom Yorke, Romy and Brian Eno among 200 musicians urging PM to reject new North Sea drilling
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Thom Yorke, Romy and Brian Eno among 200 musicians urging PM to reject new North Sea drilling

Robert Smith, Olly Alexander and Paris Paloma also among signatories to letter saying exploitation of Rosebank and Jackdaw fields defies climate realityBusiness live – latest updatesMore than 200 musi...

The Guardian - UK News1 month ago
More women will die if domestic abusers leave prison early, victim’s parents warn
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More women will die if domestic abusers leave prison early, victim’s parents warn

Parents of Michaela Hall, whose partner killed her after he left prison in 2021, say Probation Service cannot cope with mass releaseMore women will die if ministers include domestic abusers in the ear...

The Guardian - UK News1 month ago
Loosening of planning rules in England to allow more new homes near stations
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Loosening of planning rules in England to allow more new homes near stations

Angela Rayner to launch guidance for ‘default yes’ on developments near transport hubs, including on green belt sitesThousands more homes could be built within 10 minutes of transport hubs, including...

The Guardian - UK News1 month ago
Revisited: The Andy Burnham I know – Today in Focus podcast
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Revisited: The Andy Burnham I know – Today in Focus podcast

Today in Focus host and former north of England editor Helen Pidd has watched Andy Burnham’s career for years, and here she talks to his friends, colleagues and mentors to find out more about his rise...

The Guardian - UK News1 month ago
Arron Banks hired private investigators to dig into Conservative party chair
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Arron Banks hired private investigators to dig into Conservative party chair

Revelation comes after it was disclosed that Reform UK backer had paid for spying on prominent journalistThe businessman and Reform UK backer Arron Banks commissioned a private intelligence firm to di...

The Guardian - UK News1 month ago
This is what it sounded like when everyone at Boomtown festival got the government wildfire phone alert at once
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This is what it sounded like when everyone at Boomtown festival got the government wildfire phone alert at once

"British humour is unmatched" The post This is what it sounded like when everyone at Boomtown festival got the government wildfire phone alert at once appeared first on NME.

NME Music News1 month ago