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Jan 29, 2025 · Thousands of children will be held in immigration detention for more than 28 days under Labour plans, which fail to repeal powers brought in under the Conservatives. Under a new borders bill proposed to parliament today, Labour will keep legislation that allows unaccompanied asylum seeking children ...

Jan 6, 2025 · Millions of commuters returning to work and school this morning will face more snow, ice and rain, as several weather warnings remain in place across the UK. More travel disruption is likely due to flooding from heavy rain and thawing snow, the Met Office said, with 97 flood warnings and 262 flood alerts in place. It comes after most of the country saw heavy …

1 day ago · Accusations that Britain is preparing to double a £9billion handout for the Chagos Islands are “not correct”, a Minister insisted on Wednesday amid reports Sir Keir Starmer could face a mini revolt over the deal. The Government plans to give the British Indian Ocean Territory back to Mauritius, but pay to lease the strategically important US-UK military base on the …

Jan 16, 2025 · Senior Government figures and the emergency services will take part in a multi-day pandemic preparedness exercise, as ministers aim to bolster the UK against future threats like Covid-19. Blue light services will join senior ministers, and representatives from the nations and regions in the first ...

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Jan 12, 2025 · UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will present an action plan on Monday to position the UK to become a global leader in artificial intelligence. His strategy intends to revive the economy by deploying AI nationwide, supported by the civil service. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is due Monday to outline an "action plan" to make the UK "the world leader" in artificial …

Jan 8, 2025 · Drivers and commuters faced delays and cancellations after the UK was hit by snow and wind in an icy blast. Snowy conditions have been reported across the south of England on Wednesday, with the Met Office issuing an amber warning for snow in the southwest earlier. Videos show that across Sussex and the southwest, cars have been forced to a crawl by snow …

Jan 6, 2025 · Sir Keir Starmer on Monday vowed to cut the number of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for NHS treatment by 450,000 within two years as he sought a New Year reboot for his Government. The Prime Minister pledged that by the end of 2026 two thirds of patients would be getting treatment within this timescale. Latest figures show 59 per cent of patients are currently …