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Gove announces plans to allow councils to block housing on the greenbelt
Michael Gove announces plans to make it easier for councils to veto new developments on the greenbelt to tackle the UK’s housing crisis.
In his address at the Royal Institute of British Architects in central London, he announced a...
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Daily politics briefing: December 18
All the latest political developments, as Parliament prepares for its Christmas recess.
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UK strikes – who will be walking out over the next month?
The UK continues to face a barrage of industrial action by key workers in a series of pay disputes. Here are the details of strikes taking place over the next few weeks.
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Full interview with Tanaiste Michael Martin in London
Interview with Tanaiste Michael Martin in London following his meeting with Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron.
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Lord Cameron greets Michael Martin in London
Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron greets Irish Tanaiste Michael Martin at 1 Carlton Gardens in central London.
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Stronger response needed on fossil fuel phaseout from UK government - Greenpeace
A stronger response is needed on an urgent fossil fuel phaseout from the UK government, Greenpeace's head of politics Rebecca Newsom said on Tuesday after a draft text was published on the Global Stocktake at Cop28.
The text has been...
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Grant Shapps greets Norwegian defence minister ahead of UK Norway Ukraine coalition
Defence secretary Grant Shapps greets Norwegian defence minister Bjorn Arild Gram outside Admiralty House in Westminster ahead of the launch of the UK and Norway Ukraine capability coalition.
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UK and Norway to lead maritime capability coalition to support Ukraine
The UK will transfer two Royal Navy minehunter ships to Ukraine as part of a wider effort to bolster the country’s capabilities at sea, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said.
Ukraine’s procurement of two Sandown Class mine...
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UK strikes – who will be walking out over the next month?
The UK continues to face a barrage of industrial action by key workers in a series of pay disputes. Here are the details of strikes taking place over the next few weeks.
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Hillsborough: Bishop James Jones reacts to Government's response to his report
Former bishop of Liverpool James Jones reacts to Government's response to his report on Hillsborough.
He said: “ Although the Government’s statement falls short of the hopes of the Hillsborough families it is a serious and substantial...
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Home Secretary refuses to say whether Government can 'stop the boats' without Rwanda plan
James Cleverly could not say whether the Government can realise Rishi Sunak’s pledge to “stop the boats” without the Rwanda plan, as he answered questions from journalists during a trip to Kigali.
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Part-Scotland created "GigaFarm" capable of replacing 1% of UAE food imports set for construction in Dubai
A part-Edinburgh created “GigaFarm” capable of replacing 1% of UAE food imports is set for construction in Dubai Food Tech Valley.
Food Tech Valley has signed an agreement at Cop28 with ReFarmTM to start construction on a 900,000 sq ft...
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Cleverly: I see no reason why migrants won't be sent to Rwanda in coming months
Home Secretary James Cleverly said he can see “no reason” why migrants could not be sent from the UK to Rwanda in the coming months as he answered questions from journalists during a trip to Kigali.
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UK economy suffering 'sprained ankle' not 'broken leg' says Hunt
The UK economy may be suffering from a “sprain”, Jeremy Hunt said, but rejected the diagnosis of a “broken leg”.
The Chancellor stressed the need for “positivity” about future growth prospects as he insisted that last month’s autumn...
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UK economy suffering ‘sprain, not broken leg’ – Chancellor
The UK economy may be suffering from a “sprain”, Jeremy Hunt said, but rejected the diagnosis of a “broken leg”.
The Chancellor stressed the need for “positivity” about future growth prospects as he insisted that last month’s autumn...
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People arrive at Cop28 on second day of climate negotiations
People arrive at Cop28 in Dubai on the second day of climate negotiations.
The King and the Prime Minister will represent the UK at a major climate summit as nations take stock of whether efforts to limit global warming are working.
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NI Secretary hopeful of progress in talks with DUP over powersharing impasse
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has said talks with the DUP over the trade border impasse are in their “final stages”.
Speaking to the media in Dublin following a meeting of the British-Irish Council, Mr Heaton-Harris...
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Christmas tree installed at 10 Downing Street
A Christmas tree was installed outside 10 Downing Street on Friday. A gold star with a crown is the centrepiece on top of the Christmas tree.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs for PMQs and autumn statement
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs 10 Downing Street, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament
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Braverman fires parting broadside at Sunak after sacking
Suella Braverman has accused Rishi Sunak of “betrayal” over a promise to stop small boat crossings in an incendiary letter after being sacked as home secretary.
In a broadside aimed at the Prime Minister, she accused him of having...
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Under-fire Braverman condemns Armistice Day violence as police charge seven
Suella Braverman has condemned “violence and aggression” from protesters and counter-protesters on Armistice Day as police charged seven people over the disorder.
In her first public comments since Saturday’s ugly scenes in London, the...
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Akshata Murty meets Chelsea Pensioners on Downing Street
Akshata Murty, wife of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, poses with a group of Chelsea Pensioners in Downing Street, London, where she hosted a reception ahead of Armistice Day.
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King leaves Buckingham Palace for State Opening of Parliament
The King and Queen leave Buckingham Palace for the State Opening of Parliament.
Charles is delivering his first King's speech as monarch, having previously deputised for the late Queen to open parliamentary sessions.
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Pro-Palestinian marches on Armistice Day should ‘absolutely’ go ahead, says Humza Yousaf
Scotland’s First Minister has said plans for pro-Palestinian marches in London on Armistice Day should go ahead, and that he was “beyond angry” at the UK Government’s response.
The plans have caused concerns and been condemned by the UK...