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Starmer pins Budget tax rises on Tory economic legacy

PM Keir Starmer defends Autumn Budget tax increases, blaming a £16bn OBR forecast downgrade on the previous Conservative government's record. He also faced scrutiny over welfare reform and EU relations.

Labour to Scrap Jury Trials in Certain Cases

The Labour government plans to abolish jury trials for some serious offences, sparking a major debate on justice reform and civil liberties in the UK. Read the full analysis.

Ukraine support on agenda as Polish-German tensions simmer

Polish PM Donald Tusk meets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin, with Ukraine support topping the agenda. But beneath the surface, historical grievances and political friction threaten the crucial EU partnership. Read the full analysis.

Lawyers condemn plan to slash jury trials

More than 100 barristers warn government plans to restrict jury trials are an 'irremediable error' that could increase miscarriages of justice and undermine public trust.

Climate Justice Win at ICJ Sparks New Legal Era

Human rights lawyer Julian Aguon secures landmark ICJ ruling on climate obligations after Pacific campaign. Discover how Indigenous rights are shaping global climate accountability.

Major curbs to jury service unveiled by ministers

Ministers set to unveil major curbs to jury service, with future juries likely to decide only murder, rape or manslaughter cases. Bold action promised to tackle the 80,000-case backlog.

Starmer's Awkward IMD Video Sparks Criticism

Sir Keir Starmer's video message to his son for International Men's Day has been labelled 'cringe-making' and reveals his struggle to appear authentic. Read the analysis.

French Wine Crisis: 20% of Growers Face Closure

French independent winemakers issue an urgent plea for government aid as a catastrophic sales slump, Trump tariffs, and the worst harvest in 70 years threaten the industry. Read more.

Russian strike kills 9 in western Ukraine

At least nine dead after intense Russian drone and missile barrage on western Ukraine. President Zelenskyy demands stronger pressure on Russia as peace talks loom.

Poland blames Russia for rail sabotage

Polish officials accuse Russian secret services of orchestrating an explosion on a key aid route to Ukraine. PM Tusk calls it 'unprecedented sabotage'. Read the latest.

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