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No 10 plan to avert Labour welfare rebellion in chaos amid division over scale of concessions

MPs including select committee chairs express doubts that concessions agreed last week go far enough

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: Two-thirds of small businesses would now vote Remain after profits hit by Brexit

Exclusive: More than half of SMEs say post-Brexit regulations have made them less competitive globally

The Independent UK

Voices: Despite the Bob Vylan furore, Glastonbury still belongs at the BBC

COMMENT: Broadcasting the punk duo’s set, complete with un-bleeped death chants, was wrong-headed – but the festival has been one of the BBC’s ‘crown jewels’ for 30 years, and, for viewers’ sake, it deserves to stay, says Roger Bolton

The Independent UK

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Acts who made political statements at Glastonbury 2025

Kneecap, Sir Rod Stewart and former Little Mix star Jade all used their sets to make political points at this year’s festival.

Evening Standard

Labour MPs call out Keir Starmer's 'rushed' disability cuts amid rebellion firefight

WHETHER Keir Starmer can quash a major Labour rebellion over cuts to disability welfare remains “up in the air” ahead of a crunch vote, a rebel…

The National (Scotland)

Welfare reforms could push 150,000 into poverty, official DWP modelling suggests

Around 150,000 people will be pushed into poverty by 2030 as a result of the Government’s welfare cuts despite Keir Starmer being forced into a…

The National (Scotland)

Voices: Starmer’s welfare U-turn means he is now following his party, not leading it

COMMENT: As Labour backbenchers discover the latent power that rests in their hands, Keir Starmer risks being in office but not in power, says Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

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One way or another, it’s time to stick up for Keir Starmer and the art of the big, fat U-turn

As with so many things, Margaret Thatcher is to blame for making the obstinacy brand a given in our politics. It hasn’t done us any good, says writer and autor Stefan Stern

The Guardian - UK

BBC regrets not pulling Bob Vylan Glastonbury live stream

The rap punk duo performed on Saturday during the music festival.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer urged to open visa scheme for Gaza citizens with family in the UK

THE UK Government should “urgently” establish a Ukraine-style visa for Gaza citizens with family in the UK, MPs have told Keir Starmer.

The National (Scotland)

Sadiq Khan doubles down in row with Prime Minister over benefits cuts

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is still facing backlash amid concern the welfare reforms will create a ‘two-tier’ benefits system

Evening Standard

Glastonbury controversy explained: Police investigate Kneecap and Bob Vylan sets

Musicians making headlines for their politics isn't new, but this year’s Glastonbury featured two sets by Kneecap and Bob Vylan that riled politicians – including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Police are investigating both concerts.

Euronews

Trump–Starmer Trade Deal Kicks In: UK Luxury Cars Get 10% Tariff, Rolls-Royce Engines Fly Duty-Free Into US

The landmark trade agreement between President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer officially took effect Monday, delivering immediate tariff relief for the United Kingdom’s automotive and aerospace exports to the United States.

Benzinga

Met Police will not charge Kneecap over ‘kill your MP’ video

The Irish rap group performed at Glastonbury on Saturday in one of the most talked-about shows of the weekend

The Independent UK

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The National (Scotland)

Bob Vylan member responds to Glastonbury backlash with lengthy statement

BOBBY Vylan, half of punk rap duo Bob Vylan, has issued a statement after his on-stage remarks drew widespread criticism from festival bosses and…

The Guardian - UK

Liz Kendall ignores call from Labour MP for welfare bill to be withdrawn – as it happened

Andy McDonald says MPs are being asked to vote without vital evidence but work and pensions secretary says employment support programmes are being improved

Evening Standard

On-screen warnings on Bob Vylan set ‘not good enough’ says minister

The Prime Minister has said there is ‘no excuse’ for the chanting.

The Independent UK

BBC should have cut live feed of Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performance, says minister

On-screen warnings didn’t go far enough, says Baroness Jacqui Smith

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The Independent UK

Starmer’s disability benefit U-turn not enough, says rebel Labour whip

Around 50 Labour MPs are still expected to rebel against the government on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Starmer and Trump’s historic trade deal comes into effect

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The Independent UK

Photos show Glastonbury 2025 aftermath after thousands of fans leave festival site

The music extravaganza will have a fallow year in 2026

Evening Standard

Glastonbury Festival clean-up begins as thousands of music fans head home

Glastonbury will not return in 2026, as the festival enters a fallow year to give the ground time to recover before the next event takes place in 2027

Evening Standard

How do we make the London Stock Exchange great again?

Our most innovative companies are leaving the capital in droves. In this instalment of our London Unleashed campaign, top financier Ken Wotton looks at how we can halt the stampede

The Independent UK

Tariffs slashed as historic UK-US trade deal between Starmer and Trump comes into effect

Labour prime minister and US president signed agreement in the wake of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, which threw the global economy into crisis

Evening Standard

US tariff relief for UK carmakers and aerospace comes into force

Car manufacturers exporting to the US will face a 10% tariff quota, down from 27.5%, while the aerospace sector will see a 10% levy removed entirely.

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