UK's £50m Plan to Break China's Grip on Critical Minerals
Keir Starmer unveils UK's critical minerals strategy with £50m funding to reduce dependency on China. Plan targets domestic lithium production and supply chain resilience by 2035.
Category : Politics
FCA Consumer Chief Sheldon Mills to Leave Watchdog
FCA executive Sheldon Mills is stepping down after eight years. He will lead a government review into AI's role in consumer financial advice. Discover the implications.
Ex-Reform leader jailed for pro-Russia bribes
Nathan Gill, former Reform UK Wales leader, jailed for 10.5 years after taking bribes for pro-Russia statements. Party distances itself from 'treasonous' acts.
Missing sailor's family discover burnt devices in Spain
Family of Essex sailor James 'Jemsie' Nunan reveal burnt iPad and phone found after his disappearance in Gran Canaria. Contradictory police statements deepen mystery.
Kent food bank crisis: Demand soars as donations fall
Canterbury Food Bank faces unprecedented demand, distributing over 1,100 parcels monthly. With donations down £80,000, they're fighting a deepening cost of living crisis affecting families across Kent.
Epstein survivor condemns Trump's 'hoax' comments
Danielle Bensky, an Epstein abuse survivor, condemns Donald Trump for dismissing the victims' fight for transparency as a 'hoax' and undermining their campaign for justice.
AI Boosts Democracy: Global Success Stories Revealed
Discover how Brazil, Japan, Germany and California are using artificial intelligence to enhance democratic processes, reduce court backlogs and engage voters more effectively.
Police station evacuated after bomb squad call
Fareham Police Station was evacuated after a suspected unexploded ordnance was handed in. Bomb squad attended and safely removed the device. Read the full details.
Reeves Under Pressure for Wealth Tax in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to address cost of living crisis while facing calls from political rivals to implement wealth taxes. Autumn budget expected to include tax threshold freezes.
Wanted man Charlie Summers: Public warned 'do not approach'
Surrey Police are hunting for Charlie Summers, 23, wanted for affray. He has links to Epsom, Ewell and Bracknell. If seen, do not approach and contact police immediately.
Rachel Reeves' Crucial Budget for Economic Stability
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a pivotal budget to restore economic calm. Can she deliver bold tax-and-spend decisions to make future budgets reassuringly dull?
Immigration Activists Rally in Charlotte, North Carolina
Hundreds of activists gathered in Charlotte to protest immigration policies, demanding protection for undocumented residents. The demonstration highlights growing tensions in North Carolina.
Reeves accused of 'fiscal fandango' before Budget
Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane accuses Rachel Reeves of a 'fiscal fandango' ahead of the Budget, blaming speculation for stunted growth. Read the full analysis.
Bolsonaro admits damaging ankle monitor with hot iron
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro confesses to deliberately damaging his electronic ankle monitor using a hot iron. Read the full details of this legal development.
Jersey froze Abramovich's $7bn after UK approved move
Court documents reveal how Jersey welcomed Roman Abramovich's billions with London's approval before sanctions hit. Explore the secret financial channels now under investigation.
Current Account Warning: Don't Keep Over £1,000
Millions of Brits are losing money by keeping excessive funds in current accounts. Experts reveal the ideal amount to maintain and how to protect your savings from inflation.
Emergency Geneva Talks on US Ukraine Peace Plan
US draft peace plan for Ukraine, seen as favourable to Moscow, prompts emergency Geneva talks. Ukraine faces Thursday deadline to respond. Follow the latest developments.
Budget 2025: Key Tax Rises Rachel Reeves May Announce
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her Autumn Budget on November 26, with potential tax increases on property, pensions, and electric vehicles to meet fiscal rules. Discover the key changes.
Prince Andrew's last honour under threat
The Duke of York could lose his Freedom of the City of London, his final honour after being stripped of royal titles. Discover the ancient privileges at stake.
'Moral Migrants' Relocate to Russia from West
Exclusive report on Western families leaving for Russia, citing 'woke' policies and persecution. Over 2,000 apply for Putin's new visa scheme. Discover their stories.
Ukraine Peace Plan Denied as 'Russian Wish List'
Donald Trump's 28-point Ukraine peace plan, denied as a 'Russian wish list', triggers emergency Geneva talks. European leaders scramble as Zelenskyy vows to protect national interests.
Reeves pledges cost of living action in budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to 'grip the cost of living' in the 26 November budget, despite expectations of tax rises to bridge a multibillion-pound spending gap.
Trump would 'love to see' Marjorie Taylor Greene return
Donald Trump says he'd 'love to see' Marjorie Taylor Greene back in politics as she considers a 2028 presidential run following her resignation from Congress. Discover the fallout.
Official: Palestine Action Ban Could Overwhelm Prevent
Exclusive: Home Office official warns anti-terrorism programme faces being overwhelmed by Palestine advocacy referrals following ban on direct action group. Read the full analysis.
Asylum seeker's 17-year wait for UK leave to remain
After fleeing torture, Ussu endured 17 years in UK asylum limbo facing homelessness, injury and legal battles. His story exposes systemic failures in Britain's immigration system.
Catholic Church Confronts Trump Administration Policies
Pope Leo XIV leads Catholic opposition against Trump's immigration crackdown and human rights record. Can the American pope tame the White House? Read analysis.
Trump's Saudi courtship sidelines Israel
Analysis of how Trump's transactional foreign policy, marked by lavish treatment of Saudi Arabia and massive investment deals, is shifting US Middle East priorities away from Israel.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Shock Resignation
US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns in dramatic video statement. Trump suggests future political comeback while critics question timing. Full analysis inside.
Western 'Moral Migrants' Flock to Russia for Sanctuary
Over 2,000 Westerners, including a Texan family, have applied for Russia's 'shared values' visa, seeking refuge from what they call 'woke' policies. Discover their journey.
Western 'Moral Migrants' Relocate to Russia on Values Visa
Exclusive: Meet the Western families fleeing 'woke' policies for Russia's conservative society. Discover why 2,275 applicants have sought the Shared Values visa since August 2024.
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