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King's US visit will go ahead as planned, Buckingham Palace says

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 19:33
The decision was made "after discussions on both sides of the Atlantic through the day", the Palace says.
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Starmer insists 'majority' of Labour MPs back his leadership

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 16:50
This week has seen increasing speculation among Labour MPs about Sir Keir's judgement and leadership.
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Quickfire questions with Jane Dodds

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 15:32
Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds answers quickfire questions ahead of the Senedd election.
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Quickfire questions with Rhun ap Iorwerth

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 15:30
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth answers quickfire questions ahead of the Senedd election.
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Quickfire questions with Eluned Morgan

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 15:30
Welsh Labour leader Eluned Morgan answers quickfire questions ahead of the 2026 Senedd election.
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Quickfire questions with Darren Millar

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 15:30
Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar answers quickfire questions ahead of the Senedd election.
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Quickfire questions with Anthony Slaughter

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 15:29
Wales Green Party leader Anthony Slaughter answers quickfire questions ahead of the Senedd election.
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Higher prices could last for eight months after Iran war, minister says

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 14:58
Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.
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Key figure in Mandelson vetting row will not give evidence before MPs

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 21:27
The Foreign Affairs Committee says Ian Collard will only be giving evidence in writing.
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Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 13:07
Laura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls.
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Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 13:07
Laura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls.
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No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 23:55
An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.
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Zack Polanski calls for Trump to be 'kicked out' of his Scottish golf courses

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 19:22
Trump International responded calling the Greens leader an "imbecile" after he shared his personal opinion on the Holyrood campaign trail.
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Chris Mason: A grim week for Starmer – but things could be about to get worse

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 18:16
The Mandelson vetting row has reignited questions over the PM's future just two weeks before crucial elections in Scotland, Wales and England.
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A grim week for Starmer - but things could be about to get worse

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 18:16
The Mandelson vetting row has reignited questions over the PM's future just two weeks before crucial elections in Scotland, Wales and England.
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Starmer plans new powers to ban state-backed terror groups

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 18:04
The new powers would allow ministers to label Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps as a terror group.
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Assisted dying bill runs out of time but supporters vow to try again

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 17:29
The proposed legislation was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.
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Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 17:18
The EU's anti-fraud office confirms it has "sufficient information" to launch an investigation, but does not say if it involves fraud.
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The assisted dying bill has failed - but the debate isn't over

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 16:45
In June 2025 MPs backed the legislation but now it has run out of time to become law.
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Falklands is a pressure point for the UK – and the US knows it

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 14:26
This story will make greater waves in the UK than in the US, which for Donald Trump is an opportunity for leverage, Joe Inwood writes.
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