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Security for King Charles is under review following a shooting in Washington, DC. Buckingham Palace will engage in discussions with US counterparts to assess the impact on the upcoming state visit scheduled for April 27-30. The King is being kept fully informed of developments.
UK cabinet minister Darren Jones warns of prolonged price rises, predicting consumers may face increased costs for over eight months after the Iran conflict. The government is preparing for supply chain disruptions, with further measures discussed in a cabinet meeting chaired by Sir Keir Starmer.
Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” for all commercial vessels during the ongoing ceasefire, as announced by foreign minister Seyed Abbas Aragchi. This decision follows the recent easing of tensions and aims to stabilise global energy supplies. Further actions are anticipated.
He is in the Speaker’s Chair, as usual, today and it is understood he is not planning to resign despite some 58 MPs signing a motion of no confidence in him.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle has apologised to the SNP after the House of Commons descended into chaos, as 59 MPs signed a motion of no confidence in the speaker.
The Speaker of the House of Commons is facing mounting pressure following a tumultuous debate on a ceasefire in Gaza. Sir Lindsay Hoyle sparked fury from SNP and Conservative MPs when he broke with convention to allow a vote on a Labour motion for an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire”.
Prince William’s call for a ceasefire makes the front pages of many of the papers, as the prince asks for an “end to the fighting as soon as possible.” The papers react to his words differently.
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) will receive support from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in the formation of a new government, following an election mired in controversy.
Lammy said Labour was “mirroring the language” of the UN and the remaining members of the Five Eyes alliance – made up of the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Canada’s intelligence services.
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