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Charities Slam 30-Year Refugee Settlement Wait Proposal
Refugee organizations criticize controversial settlement proposal requiring some refugees to wait up to 30 years. Charity leaders call plans 'unfair and unworka...
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Mahmood Eases Care Worker Immigration Rules Amid Cabinet Pressure
Shabana Mahmood softens care worker immigration policy, allowing 280,000 people to seek indefinite leave after five years amid cabinet backlash and union pressu...
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Mahmood Revises UK Immigration Rules for Permanent Settlement
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood adjusts immigration policies affecting indefinite leave to remain. Lower earners face longer waits while higher earners get easie...
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UK Ready to Invest £450m Annually for EU Student Fee Parity
Britain willing to spend £450m yearly on EU student fee equality in exchange for joining Made in Europe industrial scheme, according to government sources.
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Home Secretary Tightens Settlement Rules for UK Migrants
Shabana Mahmood announces new immigration policies requiring most legal migrants to wait 10-15 years for UK settlement, raising concerns about care sector short...
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UK Agrees to Slavery Reparations Dialogue Despite Resistance
Britain commits to structured discussions on slavery reparations following Commonwealth pressure, though the topic remains excluded from formal summit agenda.
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Streeting Begins Food Stockpiling Amid UK Security Threats
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting reveals he started stockpiling food and water weeks ago as UK faces rising security threats. Defence spending set to reach 3% GD...
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Healey Vetoes Offshore Wind Projects Lacking Bill Reductions
UK Chancellor John Healey veto offshore wind projects unless they reduce energy bills. Government shifts renewable energy strategy amid economic concerns.
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UK Must Strengthen European Ties Amid US Shift
Keir Starmer warns UK and Europe must unite as US becomes unreliable. Former PM says Trump era changes will persist beyond his presidency.
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UK Government Clarifies EU Relationship Strategy Before Closer Ties
Business secretary outlines UK position on EU integration. Government emphasizes need for clear understanding of EU direction before pursuing deeper partnership...
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Scotland and Wales Assert Devolution Authority
Scottish and Welsh first ministers confirm devolution powers remain under their control, rejecting Westminster's regional expansion plans across the UK.
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PM Considers Formal Apology for Britain's Slave Trade Role
UK Prime Minister opens dialogue on slavery apology ahead of Commonwealth summit. Explores reparations discussions while rejecting financial compensation demand...
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UK Politics: Burnham Defends EU Talks Strategy
Andy Burnham clarifies government stance on EU relationship discussions. New nicotine-free vape ban for minors takes effect across the UK today.
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Lib Dem MP Accuses Farage of Shoving Incident
Liberal Democrat MP Caroline Voaden accuses Nigel Farage of shoving her during parliamentary incident in May. Read the full account.
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Chancellor Healey Sidesteps Welfare Cuts Amid £28bn Finance Crisis
John Healey avoids welfare cost reduction in budget despite warnings of £28bn public finance shortfall. Experts criticize lack of major fiscal decisions.
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Budget Briefing: Expert Analysis of Healey's Maiden Budget
Explore Chancellor John Healey's first budget with expert analysis from Guardian editors. Discover key decisions, rationale, and crucial omissions affecting UK...
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Farage Avoids Commons Budget Session Amid Seating Dispute Tensions
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage skips budget session over seating altercation concerns while criticizing £10bn Ukraine pledge and promoting crypto tax cuts.
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Healey Raises Bank and Landlord Taxes for £100 Winter Handouts
Chancellor Healey announces £100 handouts to 20 million households funded by tax hikes on banks and landlords amid ongoing cost of living crisis.