Sir Keir Starmer’s plan for an international force to support a ceasefire in Ukraine has been dismissed as “a posture and a pose” by Donald Trump’s special envoy. Steve Witkoff…
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UK: Southport attack parents share Andrew Tate fears
The parents of a Southport attack survivor said teenage boys need to be protected from the “terrifying” impact of the influencer Andrew Tate. Their daughter, referred to as Child A,…
UK: Uber offers 20 hours of free childcare in bid to lure female drivers
Every Uber driver in the UK will be eligible for 20 hours of free childcare under a new scheme intended to get more women driving taxis. They will be able…
UK: Government borrowing higher than expected in February
UK government borrowing was higher than expected in February, adding pressure to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Spring Statement next week. Borrowing – the difference between spending and income…
UK: The British embracing Korean pop
Six years ago, Amber Clare was a devoted One Direction fan. Scrolling through Twitter for information about the band’s solo projects, she saw a reply that said “Listen to Icy…
UK: Putin would breach Ukraine deal if it is not defended- PM Keir Starmer
Russian President Vladimir Putin would breach a peace deal with Ukraine if it is not defended, Sir Keir Starmer has said, after attending a meeting of senior military leaders in…
UK: Royal Navy and RAF shadow Russian ships in British waters
UK warships have shadowed a Russian task group as it passed through British waters, the Royal Navy has said. Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset and minehunter HMS Cattistock, along with…
UK: Police officer taken to hospital after knife attack
A police officer has been injured in a knife attack during a night-time patrol. Officers from Cambridgeshire Police were carrying out patrols in Eagle Street, Cambridge, when they stopped a…
UK: University of Cambridge seeks four-month protest injunction
The University of Cambridge is seeking a High Court order to block Israel-Palestine protests on parts of its campus for four months. Last year, pro-Palestine protesters staged demonstrations at Senate…
UK: Downing Street hosts first St Patrick’s Day reception
The first reception to mark St Patrick’s Day has been held at Downing Street. It comes amid a thaw in relations between the UK and Irish governments. Earlier this month…