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PM vows to ‘defeat decline and division’ by ‘staying the course’ in new year

Sir Keir Starmer conceded life is still ‘harder than it should be’ for many but said more people will begin to feel ‘a sense of hope’ in 2026.

Evening Standard

Stormont’s top challenge is ‘severe underfunding of public services’ – O’Neill

Michelle O’Neill accused the Labour Government of making ‘false promises of a new dawn’, but ‘following Tory austerity’.

Evening Standard

Budget 2025: Income tax rate will not rise, signals minister - but millions of families 'face £1,600 hit'

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones makes clear the Government has ruled out a manifesto-busting increase in income tax

Evening Standard

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Budget will show if Government is interested in supporting devolution – Robinson

The DUP leader said politicians in NI could not ignore financial challenges.

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Government ‘riven with internal dissent’, says Swinney after Streeting briefing

Scots will be ‘taken aback’ by the internal wrangling at the top of the UK Government, the First Minister said.

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Swinney accuses Reeves of ‘extraordinary carelessness’ in home letting row

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Thursday a probe into the issue was not necessary.

Evening Standard

Budget must be ‘line in the sand’ after first year’s mistakes, says Powell

Labour deputy leadership hopeful Lucy Powell said it should give ‘a clear articulation of the core purpose of the Labour Government’.

Evening Standard

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Two in five train journeys on public services after Greater Anglia nationalised

Greater Anglia became the third operator to be taken into public control by the Labour Government.

The Independent UK

Transport Secretary ‘has not made decision about train fares for next year’

It comes as Greater Anglia is set to become the third railway company to be taken into public ownership by the Labour Government on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Transport Secretary refuses to rule out train fare rises next year

Another rail operator is set to enter public ownership

The Independent UK

Flotilla activist Yvonne Ridley accuses UK Government of refusing to assist her

An activist taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla has accused the Labour Government of refusing to assist her after being imprisoned by Israel ...

The National (Scotland)

Tory plans to further cut foreign aid would be ‘epic act of self-harm’ – expert

Bond chief executive Romilly Greenhill said she is ‘deeply concerned’ to hear the Conservatives plan to further cut aid.

Evening Standard

Michelle Mone 'must be removed' from House of Lords after £122m PPE scandal

THE SNP have called for Michelle Mone to be removed from the House of Lords after a PPE firm linked to the Tory peer was ordered to repay the UK…

The National (Scotland)

Union leader issues ‘wake-up call’ to Labour over ‘widespread disappointment’

The general secretary of the NASUWT teachers’ union said frustration is rooted in ‘decades of neglect’

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Scottish Government opposes Labour's plans to introduce Digital ID

The Scottish Government has firmly opposed plans from the Labour Government to introduce compulsory digital ID for all UK adults.

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'State interference': Politicians respond to Labour's plans for compulsory Digital ID

Politicians have offered a mixed response after it emerged the Labour Government is set to announce compulsory Digital ID for all UK adults ...

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Digital ID for all UK adults to become law in latest U-turn from Labour Government

DIGITAL ID is to be made law for all adults in the UK in a screeching U-turn from the Labour Government.

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Gaza student hoping for Glasgow PhD in urgent plea as family blocked from entering UK

A student from Gaza hoping to study in Scotland has issued a plea to the UK Government urging them not to "make her choose" between her…

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John Swinney urges UK to impose sanctions on Israel ahead of Palestine recognition

John Swinney has urged the Labour Government to go further than simply recognising the state of Palestine ...

Evening Standard

UK and Irish governments to publish framework on dealing with legacy of Troubles

The Labour Government came to power with a pledge to replace and repeal the controversial 2023 Legacy Act introduced by the Conservatives.

The National (Scotland)

'End genocide denial': SNP and Amnesty lead calls for Labour action against Israel

THE UK Government are under extreme pressure to end “genocide denial” and act against Israeli after a key UN report concluded that there is a…

The National (Scotland)

Trio plead not guilty to terrorism after 'expressing support for Palestine Action'

THE first three people charged with allegedly showing support for Palestine Action, a group proscribed as terrorists by the Labour Government, have…

The National (Scotland)

Labour reshuffle 'must mean reset on devolution and benefits', SNP minister says

THE Labour Government reshuffle must result in a reset in both policy and relations with Scottish Government ministers, an SNP Cabinet Secretary has…

The National (Scotland)

Inside the Labour Government’s cruel battle to separate refugee families

IT has been an unbelievably tough week for refugees across the UK ...

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'These things happen': Keir Starmer adviser addresses early general election calls

Keir Starmer's newest Chief Secretary has addressed suggestions of an early general election following Angela Rayner’s resignation and potential…

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