Israel spells out vision for next steps in Gaza: ‘Scaled down’ war – but it isn’t ending January 5, 2024 r Gallant also outlined a proposal for how Gaza would be run once Hamas is defeated, with Israel keeping security control while an undefined, Israeli-guided Palestinian body runs day-to-day administration.
Rishi Sunak: ‘Working assumption’ of an election in the second half of the year January 4, 2024 The Prime Minister said on Thursday it is his “working assumption” that he would not be sending the public to the polls in the spring, as opposition figures have been talking up.
Two charged with arson after fire at Tory MP Mike Freer’s London office January 4, 2024 The pair have also been charged with arson without intent over a fire at the back of a restaurant in Long Lane, north London, at about 11pm the same night.
What Starmer said in today’s speech: Inheritance tax, borrowing, taxes and Labour’s £28bn green fund January 4, 2024 The Labour leader vowed to challenge the Conservatives on their economic record, as he insisted Labour would not seek to solve the country's problems “armed only with a big state cheque book”.
Jeffrey Epstein: Prince Andrew named in court file linked to paedophile financier January 4, 2024 A tranche of documents relating to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein have been published – including the evidence of a woman who claimed the Duke of York Prince Andrew touched her breast. US Judge Loretta Preska ruled last month that documents naming more than 170 people who were either associates, friends or victims of Epstein should [...]
Beirut strike on Hamas bigwig ‘risks spreading’ Israel-Hamas conflict January 3, 2024 Israel killed Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri in a drone strike in Lebanon’s capital Beirut on Tuesday, Lebanese and Palestinian security sources said, raising the potential risk of the war in Gaza spreading well beyond the Palestinian enclave. Arouri, 57, was the first senior Hamas political leader to be assassinated since Israel launched a shattering air and ground offensive against the group almost [...]
Israel to defend itself at court over Gaza ‘genocide’ claim January 2, 2024 Israel's decision to respond to the charge signals that the government is concerned about the potential damage to its reputation.
Cost of living crisis? Champagne sales in House of Lords reach highest level for five years January 2, 2024 The cost is up slightly from the 2022 total, when 1,580 bottles were sold at a cost of £85,462.51.
Sunak wanted ‘secret deal’ says Dominic Cummings December 31, 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reportedly hoped to strike a ‘secret deal’ to help win the next election with Dominic Cummings.
PM urged public to focus on a brighter future in New Years message as election looms December 30, 2023 Rishi Sunak has said the UK should “look forward with pride and optimism” to 2024 in a message to the nation ahead of an election year. The Prime Minister urged the public to focus on the promise of a “brighter future” as he highlighted an upcoming cut to national insurance as an example of change [...]