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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.
The SNP leader fumed that it was a “real dark day” for the UK during First Minister’s Questions.
Lord Cameron travelled to Washington DC to encourage the US Congress to send more aid to Ukraine
Sunak is on the defensive as critics pan the government’s ‘toughest asylum policy’ yet.
UK News Today: Robert Jenrick quits, Johnson says ‘sorry’ and City shock at 1-0 loss …
Rishi Sunak is meeting with Conservative MPs as he publishes his emergency legislation to get Rwanda flights off the ground.
Thursday’s front pages lead with the resignation of immigration minister Robert Jenrick, who quit after the government announced its latest Rwanda plans – they didn’t go far enough for Jenrick.
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