Farmers' protests in Westminster highlight deep flaws in inheritance tax system. Experts argue the complex levy raises minimal revenue while creating economic distortions and compliance nightmares.
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A dozen Labour MPs have written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer demanding stronger legislation against strategic lawsuits targeting journalists and campaigners, following the Lord Mandelson controversy.
Conservative Mayor Jason Perry outlines his plan to tackle Croydon's £1.4bn debt through asset sales, government support, and town centre redevelopment as he seeks a second term.
As US President Donald Trump pressures the UK to support his Iran war, Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a critical diplomatic test. With oil prices soaring and NATO's future in question, we analyze the political fallout and potential domestic impacts.
Nicola Jennings' latest cartoon critiques Donald Trump's approach to Iran, blending humor with sharp political commentary on war strategy and international tensions.
Senator Cory Booker criticizes Democrats and Republicans for allowing presidential war power expansion, warning it could embolden Trump to attack countries like Cuba and North Korea.
Phil Woolas, the former Labour MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth and immigration minister, has passed away at age 65. His political career was marked by significant contributions and controversies.
An unofficial tribunal chaired by Jeremy Corbyn finds the UK government failed to prevent genocide in Gaza and violated international law obligations through continued cooperation with Israel.
Police in England continue to arrest vulnerable women over suspected illegal pregnancy terminations, despite MPs voting overwhelmingly to decriminalise abortion last June. Cases reveal traumatic experiences and systemic failures.
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Zahira Byjaouane, 43, has been charged with murder after her newborn daughter fell from a property on Horseferry Road in Westminster, central London.
The first round of French municipal elections shows strong gains for Marine Le Pen's National Rally and Jean-Luc Mélenchon's La France Insoumise, setting the stage for crucial runoffs and influencing next year's presidential contest.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will unveil tens of millions in aid for heating oil users as conflict with Iran drives up costs, targeting rural households and condemning price gouging.
European leaders' failure to condemn the US-Israeli war on Iran is eroding the continent's foundational principles of law and multilateralism, creating a crisis of identity worse than the divisions of the Iraq war era.
More than 100 Labour MPs have written to Keir Starmer, urging him to intervene and prevent the House of Lords from blocking the assisted dying bill through procedural tactics, as the legislation faces certain failure due to lack of time.
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New report reveals a significant drop in charitable giving across Britain, with six million fewer donors compared to ten years ago. Economic pressures and shifting demographics are reshaping the culture of generosity.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces heating oil subsidies for 1.5 million households, addressing cost-of-living concerns while cautiously responding to Donald Trump's request for UK warships in the Strait of Hormuz.
A 43-year-old mother faces murder charges after her 18-day-old baby died from a fall in Westminster, London, with court proceedings set for Monday.
A 43-year-old mother has been charged with murder following the death of her 18-day-old baby girl, who fell from a residential building in Westminster, London. She will appear in court on Monday.
A 43-year-old mother has been charged with murder following the tragic death of her 18-day-old baby girl, who fell from a height in Westminster, London, on Saturday morning.
The Metropolitan Police is investigating after rapper Bobby Vylan led a 'death, death to the IDF' chant at the Al Quds Day demonstration in central London, sparking concerns in Jewish communities.
MetroTalk readers question whether Trump's Operation Epic Fury in Iran aims to deflect from Epstein allegations, with warnings of Middle East destabilization and historical parallels.
Treasury officials reportedly suggested legalizing cannabis to fill a £22 billion budget gap in 2024, but Chancellor Rachel Reeves opted for means-testing winter fuel payments instead.
Flowers and a toy animal left outside a Westminster flat where an 18-day-old baby girl fell from height and died. A 43-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder.
An 18-day-old baby girl has died after falling from a building in Westminster, with a 43-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder as police investigate the tragic incident.
West Midlands Police seek public help to identify a man with distinctive tattoos found dead in a wheelie bin in Cash's Park, Coventry, on Friday.
The Trump administration is set to receive a $10 billion transaction fee from investors who took control of TikTok's US operations from Chinese parent ByteDance.
Reform UK would dismiss permanent secretaries in government departments, replacing them with outsiders or existing officials deemed more aligned with party goals, raising concerns about politicization and loss of expertise.