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UK moves jets to Middle East as Starmer refuses to rule out defending Israel

Military assets to provide ‘contingency support’ as PM repeats call for de-escalation after Iran’s retaliatory strikes

The Guardian - UK

UK to take ‘every diplomatic step’ to stop Iran building nuclear weapons – No 10

Israel launched strikes on Tehran overnight, rekindling fears of a full-scale conflict.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer Could Be Moved to Secret RAF Base as Tensions With Russia Grow

Keir Starmer could be relocated to a secure RAF base in the event of escalating conflict with Russia, according to a new report from i. The

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Government facing ‘walk of shame’ over Chinese embassy decision – Duncan Smith

The former Tory leader described the Government’s response to plans for a new Chinese embassy in London as ‘Project Kowtow’.

The Independent UK

Spending review is ‘settled’, says Downing Street

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the spending review on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Yvette Cooper not on 'resignation watch' after Spending Review row with Rachel Reeves, says minister

Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband dismisses reports that Yvette Cooper was considering quitting as Home Secretary

Evening Standard

Winter fuel payments U-turn likely to lead to higher taxes or other welfare cuts, says IFS director – as it happened

Treasury says move to restore the funding for most pensioners will cost around £1.25bn

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One million students to receive AI training in new skills drive

It comes after government data showed that by 2035 AI will play a part in the roles and responsibilities of around 10 million workers

The Independent UK

Energy minister leaves Government after two weeks for health reasons

Downing Street announced Baroness Margaret Curran had left her role as an energy minister on Friday afternoon.

Evening Standard

Downing Street ‘welcomes’ ECHR debate as Badenoch launches exit probe

A Number 10 spokesman said it was ‘important’ there were discussions about how the convention operated.

Evening Standard

Why the Musk and Trump relationship is breaking down – a psychologist explains

It is not a good break-up. These were always two big beasts used to getting their own way. Two alpha males, if you like the evolutionary metaphor, trying to get along. And now the Donald Trump and Elon Musk relationship is in meltdown.

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Downing Street ‘exploring plan for digital ID cards’

The ID card would be stored on a smartphone and linked to government records, according to think tank proposals

The Independent UK

Downing Street exploring options for ‘progressive’ UK digital IDs

BritCard proposed by Labour Together as way to avoid another Windrush scandal and reduce visa overstayers

The Guardian - UK

UK faces calls for 5% GDP defence spend, ahead of PM’s meeting with Nato chief

Mark Rutte, the secretary general of the alliance, said on Thursday he is proposing Nato members spend 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Voices: Has Scotland fallen for English nationalist Nigel Farage?

COMMENT: If Reform performs well in the Hamilton by-election – a Scottish parliamentary seat that Labour ought to be able to take from the beleaguered SNP – the symbolism will send a message directly to the heart of Downing Street, says John Rentoul

The Guardian - UK

Winter fuel payments to be reinstated this year, Rachel Reeves confirms

Threshold over which pensioners are no longer eligible for payment will rise before winter, chancellor says

The Guardian - UK

UK forging ahead with US trade talks, despite court block on Trump’s tariffs

Exclusive: British officials hope to have deals covering cars, metals and aeroplane parts within weeks

Evening Standard

Ex-Met worker’s petition after colleague who called rape victim ‘slut’ rehired

Issy Vine left her job in December last year and started a petition for a review of the misconduct regulations which now has 40,000 signatures.

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The Guardian - UK

‘It’s all people wanted to talk about’: How Labour U-turned on winter fuel payment cut

After months of mounting anger from voters and pressure from MPs No 10 accepted a change had to be made

The Guardian - UK

Labour could review other benefit cuts after winter fuel U-turn, sources say

Sources say improved economic landscape may lead to two-child benefit cap and health and disability cuts being revisited

The Independent UK

Labour to reverse winter fuel payment cuts - who will be eligible and what happens next?

After spending months ruling out a U-turn on the policy, the government has finally admitted it will make changes. But when will it come into force and who will be affected?

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker apologises for ‘genuine mistake’ as BBC confirms early exit

Downing Street said Lineker had made a ‘significant contribution’ to the BBC but it was important the broadcaster upholds the ‘highest standards’.

The Independent UK

UK and EU officials locked in last-minute negotiations over post-Brexit reset deal

Disagreements over fishing rights and youth mobility are understood to have presented last-minute stumbling blocks for a deal with the EU

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re in the last, hard yards’: quiet hopes for UK-EU reset at crucial summit

Monday’s meet-up could provide the piece of the jigsaw to unlock UK growth and draw a line under the Brexit years

The Guardian - UK

UK on verge of deal with EU to let Britons use European passport e-gates

Exclusive: Agreement could cut airport queues, caused by need to have passports stamped after Brexit

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