Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s phoney war with Starmer over US election interference Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been accused of launching a “phoney war” on Sir Keir Starmer and Labour as an attention-grabbing exercise as the former president struggles in his bid to return to the White House. Former Labour ministers are among the critics of the tech billionaire and ex-president, who appear to be laying the groundwork for a claim of cheating…
Dorset care home: Three found dead and four in hospital as gas poisoning feared Three people have died and a care home in Dorset was evacuated after what was feared to have been a gas leak. Dorset Police have launched an investigation into the “unexplained” deaths, and four residents were taken to hospital “as a precaution”. The emergency services rushed to the Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage on Wednesday morning. Ten ambulances were called, along…
Rayner insists Labour members in US using ‘their own time’ after Trump-Starmer election row: UK politics live Angela Rayner has said that Labour staff campaigning in the United States do so “in their own time”, after Donald Trump’s campaign accused Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party of interfering in the US 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:…
Labour peer at centre of Starmer donations scandal found to have breached Lords rules Labour peer Waheed Alli has been found to have committed four breaches of Lords rules over his declarations in the register of interests. The prominent donor, who gave thousands of pounds worth of clothes and gifts to Sir Keir Starmer and his wife, has apologised after being instructed to by the Lords commissioner for standards. Lord Alli faced an investigation over…
Dowden asks Rayner for her definition of working people in PMQs clash Oliver Dowden asked Angela Rayner for her definition of working people as they clashed during Prime Minister’s Question’s on Wednesday (23 October). Responding to his question, the deputy prime minister smiled and said: “First of all, let me start by welcoming (Sir Oliver) to his new place. Today’s our first exchange since he pushed for a July General election.” She added: “And the…
Two dead in Channel after boat sinks carrying nearly 50 people Two people have died after a boat sank in the Channel carrying close to 50 asylum-seekers, French maritime authorities have said. A rescue operation was launched on Wednesday morning after a life jacket was spotted in the water, with helicopters and rescue boats mobilised for the search and rescue operation, according to the French maritime prefecture for the Channel and the North Sea. Forty-six…
Brianna Ghey latest: Mother says she ‘knew something like this was going to happen’ after daughter’s death Esther Ghey has said that when the police came to her house to break the news her daughter Brianna had died she “just knew something like this was going to happen because it was such a dark time for everyone”. In a statement read to the inquest into Brianna’s death on her behalf, Ms Ghey also said: “I…
Video: Rayner and Dowden joke in last ‘battle of the gingers’ | News Deputy PM Angela Rayner joked she would miss her Conservative counterpart Sir Oliver Dowden in their final “battle of the gingers”. The two took centre stage at Prime Minister’s Questions today (23 October) because of Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa. In recognition of their final despatch box exchanges, Ms Rayner joked: “I will miss…
Three dead as Dorset care home evacuated and hazard response team called Three people have died and four taken to hospital as a care home in Dorset was evacuated and a hazard response team called. A vast emergency response was mobilised to deal with the major incident in Swanage on Wednesday morning, with Dorset Police confirming the fatalities at Gainsborough Care Home shortly after 1pm. An investigation launched because their deaths are being treated as…
UK Daily Trending stories Trending – Chris Kaba was core member of dangerous London gang The media blackout on facts regarding Chris Kaba has been lifted now the case against Officer Martyn Blake has concluded. Blake shot Kaba dead as he tried to ram his car through a police blockade. Blake was aquitted yesterday and the media – in print and online – as well as the general public are sharing their reactions to the…
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Today: Low cloud and fog across England and Wales lifting to leave many areas dry with bright or sunny spells. One or two showers developing. Thicker cloud giving patchy rain across the far north and west of Scotland. Windy here too. Tonight: A mostly dry night with clear spells. However, cloud increasing in the north and west, with patchy rain affecting the northwest. Mild, but increasingly windy. Gales in the far northwest. Source: Met Office
Government pledge to make UK “top destination for women’s sport investment” The government has today pledged to make the United Kingdom a “top destination for women’s sport investment”. Investment minister Poppy Gustafsson, formerly of Darktrace, has launched the Women’s Sport Investment Accelerator scheme to bring together 20 leagues and teams with investors to boost commercial activity in women’s sport. The participating sports include football, cricket, rugby, tennis, golf and cycling. Gustafsson said: “The UK is already…
Scrapping Ofwat could be considered by new water sector commission Scrapping watchdog Ofwat could be considered by a new independent commission on the water sector as ministers aim to attract investment into the industry. Ministers have launched the largest review of the sector since it was privatised, with the commission set to be chaired by former deputy Bank of England Governor Sir Jon Cunliffe. It comes after environment minister Steve Reed unveiled the Water (Special Measures)…
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
Wednesday’s front pages continue their coverage of the acquittal of Martyn Blake, the Met police officer who shot Chris Kaba in 2022.
Since the end of the court proceedings, the newspapers are able to report on Chris Kaba’s extensive criminal history – including reports that he shot a man just days before his death. Kaba was reportedly part of a notorious London gang, and the police officer now has a bounty put on his head.
Other domestic stories make up the rest of the leading news today with ongoing speculation over the upcoming budget and water companies planning to hike bills. Scrutiny of domestic politics and stories on the NHS also find space on the front splashes.
US top diplomat Blinken issues warning to Israel over Gaza aid US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told Israeli leaders to increase the flow of humanitarian aid to civilians in northern Gaza, warning of potential legal consequences if action isn’t taken. Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top officials in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as part of a regional tour aimed at reviving diplomacy. Despite criticism that the US hasn’t…
UK and Germany to sign landmark defence treaty The UK and Germany are set to sign a “landmark defence agreement” to boost security, investment, and jobs. As part of the deal, German defence company Rheinmetall will open a factory in the UK to manufacture artillery gun barrels, supporting over 400 jobs. The two countries will also collaborate on developing a new long-range missile and advanced drones. In addition, German maritime surveillance aircraft will occasionally patrol…
Scouts to learn cybersecurity skills as part of Digital Citizen Badge Four new badge activities have been launched for the Scouts, backed by GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), to help young people learn how to stay safe online. The activities will form part of the Digital Citizen Badge and have been designed to teach children aged eight to 14 how to protect their devices and keep their data safe. The new activities have been…
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