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Keir Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says
Taking questions from journalists following a press conference on 5 February in Hastings, Sir Keir also said that "secur...
Senate Democrats move to stall Trump’s ‘absurd’ bid to install new Fed chair | Federal Reserve
Democrats have moved to stall Donald Trump’s effort to exert greater control over the US Federal Reserve, condemning the...
Russia launches deadliest aerial attack in months, killing 18 in Ukraine
A Ukrainian drone attack killed two people in Russia, Moscow says, after an Orthodox Easter truce.
Pope says ‘world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants’ amid feud with Trump’s White House | Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV has said that the world is being “ravaged by a handful of tyrants” who spend billions on war, in comments t...
Europe has only six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left due to Iran war, says energy chief | Airline industry
Europe has only six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left before shortages will hit because of the Iran war, according to the h...
UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues
The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by officials.
The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide
Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.
UK economy showed surprise 0.5% growth before Iran war | Economic growth (GDP)
UK GDP expanded by a stronger than expected 0.5% in February, official figures show, suggesting the economy was gaining ...
UK economy grew faster than expected ahead of Iran war
The Office for National Statistics says the economy expanded by 0.5% in February.
Middle East crisis live: Trump says Israel and Lebanon to hold talks Thursday; US hits Iran’s oil sector with new sanctions | US-Israel war on Iran
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