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Conservatives Propose Three Year VAT Exemption on Energy Bills

The Conservative Party has pressed for the government to eliminate Value Added Tax from household energy bills for a three-year period in an attempt to...

Mar 30, 2026 · admin

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Ex-Minister Admits Naivety Over Labour Think Tank Journalist Inquiry

A previous Cabinet Office minister has admitted he was "naive" over his involvement in ordering an investigation into reporters at a Labour think tank, in...

Mar 29, 2026 · admin

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Police Find No Evidence of Improper Voting at Gorton and Denton By-Election

Police have completed their inquiry regarding allegations of irregular voting at the Gorton and Denton by-election, uncovering no indication of misconduct. Greater Manchester Police stated...

Mar 28, 2026 · admin

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Mandelson Asked to Release Personal Phone Messages for Ambassador Inquiry

Lord Mandelson is to be asked to provide messages from his private mobile device as part of a government disclosure of documents related to his...

Mar 27, 2026 · admin

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Royal Navy Prepares to Intercept Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels

The Royal Navy is getting ready to intercept and seize Russian shadow fleet vessels operating in UK waters, after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer authorised...

Mar 26, 2026 · admin

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UK launches teenage social media trial to test digital restrictions

The UK government is launching an unprecedented trial to test whether restricting teenagers' access to online platforms enhances their mental health, with 300 young people...

Mar 25, 2026 · admin

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Reeves Sets Out Strict Criteria for Energy Support Eligibility

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out rigorous qualification requirements for energy bill support this afternoon, indicating that the government will not offer universal assistance to...

Mar 24, 2026 · admin

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Starmer and Trump unite on urgent need to restore Hormuz shipping route

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump have agreed on the pressing requirement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after a telephone...

Mar 23, 2026 · admin

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Britain expands US military access amid escalating Middle East tensions

The United Kingdom has consented to broaden American military operations to British bases, enabling the United States to conduct strikes against Iranian positions threatening shipping...

Mar 22, 2026 · admin

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Border Security Chief Quits After Eighteen Months Leading Crossings Crackdown

Martin Hewitt, the former police chief tasked with leading Britain's crackdown on Channel migrant boat crossings, has resigned after just eighteen months in the role....

Mar 21, 2026 · admin