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MPs pile pressure on Starmer with new group demanding closer EU ties Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to re-examine the UK’s relationship with the European Union, as a new group of MPs from across the political spectrum has formed to urge the prime minister to forge closer ties with the bloc. The group, which aims to “discover areas of mutual co-operation and interest” and probe the UK-EU relationship, held its first meeting on Tuesday,The…
UK-wide ban on disposable vapes from June 2025 Disposable vapes are set to be banned across Britain from 1 June 2025. New laws will reportedly give suppliers a deadline of 1 June 2025 to get rid of all stock across England, with the UK government expecting devolved nations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to follow suit. The number of children vaping has tripled in the last three years with a significant proportion (nine per cent) of…
Watch again: Angela Rayner faces PMQs as Trump accuses Labour of US election interference Watch as Angela Rayner stepped in for Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday 23 October. PMQs came as Donald Trump’s campaign accused Sir Keir’s Labour Party of interfering in the US presidential election. Filing a complaint with the US Federal Election Commission (FEC) which accuses Labour of illegal foreign campaign donations, the campaign’s co-manager Susie Wiles claimed: “The…
Met Police reopens investigation into Wimbledon school crash that killed two girls The Metropolitan Police has reopened its investigation into the Wimbledon school crash that killed two eight-year-old girls as they celebrated the last day of the summer term. Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, both 8, died and several more were injured after the 4×4 ploughed through a fence and hit a building at the Study Prep school in Wimbledon, south-west London, on 6 July…
Is Britain’s disposable vape ban a good idea? Join The Independent Debate The UK government is planning to ban disposable vapes by summer 2025 – and we want to know if you back the move. The new legislation will reportedly give suppliers until 1 June 2025 to clear all stock across England, with the UK government expecting Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to implement similar measures. Supporters of the ban argue that it will help…
Commonwealth leaders to defy Starmer over slavery reparations Commonwealth leaders are reportedly preparing to defy the UK and agree plans to examine reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. It comes despite Downing Street’s insistence that the issue of reparations is not on the agenda for this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (Chogm), which begins in Samoa on Friday. But diplomatic sources said officials are already negotiating an agreement to conduct further research and begin…
Labour’s war on vaping explained: From disposable ban to higher taxes The sale of disposable vapes will be banned in England and Wales from next year. Under legislation laid out by the Labour government in Parliament, it will be illegal for retailers to sell the devices from 1 June, 2025. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said businesses will have until the deadline “to sell any remaining stock they hold and prepare for…
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Many eastern and northeastern areas will have a fine day with some sunshine, though it will be breezy. Further west there will be more cloud giving the odd patch of rain, and here it will also be windy. Mild everywhere. Tonight: Dry across central and eastern parts with clear intervals and areas of low cloud. Windy in the west and southwest with thicker cloud and outbreaks of locally heavy rain. Mild. Source: Met Office
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Three dead after migrant boat sinks in Channel Three people have died after an overloaded migrant boat sank off the coast of Calais in the English Channel on Wednesday. French authorities have rescued 45 people, with search efforts ongoing. The tragic incident follows the death of a baby last week during another attempted crossing. The rescue mission began after a life jacket was spotted at sea. Two unconscious survivors were later confirmed dead, while a…
Thursday’s headlines continue to speculate on the upcoming October budget, due out next week. The papers report on measures they expect to be included.
A handful of broadsheets lead with the supposed row that has erupted after Donald Trump accused the Labour Party of election interference.
Bryan Johnson: Millionaire biohacker reveals how he reversed hair loss and greying Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailA multi-millionaire biohacker on a mission to become 18 again has revealed how he reversed his male pattern baldness and returned the colour to his luscious locks in less than a year. Bryan Johnson, 47, has become known for pursuing an extensive range…
Charles welcomed in Samoa with traditional tea ceremony and ‘high chief’ title – Royal family news King Charles heckled by Australian senator: ‘Give us our land back’Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailKing Charles was given a grand welcome in Samoa during his state visit, where he donned traditional Samoan attire and participated in a series of ceremonies. He swapped his…
Rachel Reeves to turn on spending taps with Budget boost for infrastructure and clean energy technology Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailRachel Reeves will turn on the spending taps to upgrade Britain’s creaking infrastructure and invest in the clean energy transition, she will tell world leaders today.The chancellor is planning to change the government’s fiscal rules to free up billions…
'My young son is alive, but it doesn’t always feel like he is living' Nine-year-old Archie struggles to breathe, can’t walk very far, and is constantly exhausted https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/my-young-son-alive-doesnt-30212678
A55 roadworks with lane and slip-road closures for bridge inspection and testing The works will take place around Junction 25 at Bodelwyddan https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/a55-roadworks-lane-slip-road-30215511
'I connect to WiFi in Wetherspoons' as poor Llandudno signal annoys locals The lack of internet connectivity in Llandudno has sparked concerns https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/news-opinion/i-connect-wifi-wetherspoons-poor-30209781
Stealthing: One in 10 young people don’t know removing condom without consent during sex is a crime, study shows Around one in 10 young adults do not believe or realise that taking off a condom without asking for consent during sex is against the law, a first-of-its-kind study has found. Non consenually removing a condom during sex, something known as “stealthing”, puts the partner at risk of sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies. It is…