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Burnham says ‘this is a final chance to change’ in his victory speech
Labour's Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader."Everyone knows that politics isn't working," he says in his acceptance speech. "Tonight could, just could, be the turning point".Burnham...
Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
"And the reason for that is that if you reduce the size of the markets that we trade with, so we reduce our export markets, then that does tend to have a negative impact on growth," he said, adding that productivity and the size of the market were also affected....
Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
However, the committee has lowered its overall inflation expectations since its last meeting in April, with an expectation that the rate will hit 3.25% in the final three months of the year. This is below even its most benign scenario outlined by the Bank earlier in...
New UK defence secretary meets Nato allies without investment plan in place
Nato members have been urged to present "clear, concrete and credible plans" for raising defence spending. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnNato members have been urged to present...
People starting new jobs at lowest level in five years
The Office for National Statistics says some areas of the jobs market are weakening, as vacancies continue to fall. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Office for National Statistics...
Voters head to the polls for Makerfield by-election
There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThere are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester...
Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Bank last cut interest rates in...
‘It was surreal’: British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warship
The retired couple tell BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course in the English Channel before the shots were fired. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe...
Streeting suggests he would be prepared to trigger leadership contest as early as next week
But the former health secretary told BBC Newsnight he would prefer for the prime minister “to take a decision on his own terms”. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnBut the former health...
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. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe PM also tells senior MPs the...
Ex-justice secretary to lead review into MP murder
Sir David Amess's daughter says the family will engage with the independent review in "good faith". Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnSir David Amess's daughter says the family will...
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". Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnCritics of plans to build a new town in Cheshire...
HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money
This means HS2 trains could not be tested at their intended operating speeds until a bespoke test track, or the railway itself is complete, something DfT sources claim would delay completion of the project by several years and cost billions of pounds. Article...
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. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnSix sites have been deprioritised from the flagship scheme...
Starmer and Trump discuss need to reopen Hormuz Strait
No 10 says the leaders agree reopening the shipping lane is key to ensuring energy market stability. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnNo 10 says the leaders agree reopening the shipping...
Plan to scrap most short jail terms comes into effect
The government hopes it will ease the population crisis in prisons. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe government hopes it will ease the population crisis in prisons.nnDiscussion:nn"...
Potential sites for Labour’s ‘new towns’ cut to seven
Six sites have been deprioritised from the flagship scheme to build a wave of new settlements. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnSix sites have been deprioritised from the flagship scheme...
Hillsborough campaigners blame Mahmood for law delay
In an email to the home secretary, shown to the BBC, campaigners said "a number of different sources" had told them that she was "opposed" to an amendment, put forward by Liverpool MP Ian Byrne, designed to prevent the security services from misleading public...
No assessment Iran could strike London, UK minister says
Housing Secretary Steve Reed told the BBC there was "no specific assessment that the Iranians are targeting the UK - or even could if they wanted to", after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that Tehran had weapons that could reach up to 4,000km (2,485...
Foreign secretary denounces ‘reckless Iran threats’ after missiles fired at Diego Garcia
Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at Indian Ocean base, but neither reached the target. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnIran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at Indian...
UK allows US to use bases to strike Iranian sites targeting Strait of Hormuz
A Downing Street spokesperson said of Friday's discussions by ministers: "They agreed that Iran's reckless strikes, including on Red Ensign vessels and those of our close allies and Gulf partners, risked pushing the region further into crisis and worsening the...
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