Priti Patel has put out a statement insisting she “was not happy” about the levels of immigration under the previous Conservative government, after earlier defending her party’s record. In the…
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Russian: Four dead in strike on Kursk school-Ukraine says
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Moscow has bombed a boarding school in Ukrainian-occupied Russia where civilians were sheltering and preparing to evacuate. The Ukrainian army said four people were killed and…
UK: Blow for Reeves as AstraZeneca ditches £450m investment
AstraZeneca has scrapped plans to invest £450m in expanding a vaccine manufacturing plant in Merseyside, blaming a reduction in government support. The pharmaceutical giant announced its decision just two days…
UK: Aston Villa closing in on Rashford loan deal
Aston Villa are closing in on a loan deal for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford before Monday’s transfer deadline. Sources have told BBC Sport talks are at an advanced stage,…
Belgium: Foreign policy chief says defence spending must rise
The European Union’s member states need to increase defence spending to keep pace with the threats facing the continent, its foreign policy chief has warned. Kaja Kallas, who served as…
Germany: Immigration bill rejected despite far-right backing
aThe German parliament has rejected immigration measures put forward by the conservative opposition and backed by the far-right. Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz, who is tipped to be…
Germany: CDU Party could rely on far-right again for immigration vote
The man tipped to be Germany’s next leader could rely on support from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party for the second time in a week, a move that…
UK: Wine and spirits duty to rise but tax on a pint to fall
The price of wine and spirits is set to rise from Saturday after an increase in tax and duties comes into effect. Taxes will rise in line with inflation, and…
UK: MPs, mayor and residents object to Heathrow plans
Residents and MPs have criticised a government announcement that it would be backing plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday that expanding Heathrow was…