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UK defence spending to rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 - as Starmer hits out at 'tyrant' Putin
Defence spending will increase to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 while the foreign aid budget will be cut, Sir Keir Starmer has announced ahead of a meeting with Donald Trump.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:40:00 +0000
Defence spending will increase to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 while the foreign aid budget will be cut, Sir Keir Starmer has announced ahead of a meeting with Donald Trump.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:40:00 +0000
'Extraordinary' that street punch MP can keep receiving £91,000 salary while in prison
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said Runcorn needs a new Labour MP after Mike Amesbury was jailed for beating up a constituent - and will keep his £91,000 MPs salary in prison.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:09:00 +0000
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said Runcorn needs a new Labour MP after Mike Amesbury was jailed for beating up a constituent - and will keep his £91,000 MPs salary in prison.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:09:00 +0000
'Misunderstanding' in arrest of British couple in Afghanistan, Taliban says
The arrest of a British couple in Afghanistan was over a "misunderstanding", the Taliban has said.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:19:00 +0000
The arrest of a British couple in Afghanistan was over a "misunderstanding", the Taliban has said.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:19:00 +0000
BBC apologises for failing to stop DJ Tim Westwood's 'bullying and misogynistic behaviour'
The BBC has apologised after it "missed opportunities that might have led to action" following claims of "bullying and misogynistic behaviour" against former Radio One star Tim Westwood.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:03:00 +0000
The BBC has apologised after it "missed opportunities that might have led to action" following claims of "bullying and misogynistic behaviour" against former Radio One star Tim Westwood.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:03:00 +0000
Remains of British man who vanished more than two years ago found in woods
The remains of a British man who went missing on a trip to Florida nearly two-and-a-half years ago have been found, the FBI has said.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:30:00 +0000
The remains of a British man who went missing on a trip to Florida nearly two-and-a-half years ago have been found, the FBI has said.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:30:00 +0000
NHS England chief to step down
The head of NHS England has announced she is standing down.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:59:00 +0000
The head of NHS England has announced she is standing down.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:59:00 +0000
Why the National Insurance increase means this dementia patient could lose her home support
Care providers have warned the government that the UK social care system is "at breaking point" as it struggles with rising demand and high costs.
Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:38:00 +0000
Care providers have warned the government that the UK social care system is "at breaking point" as it struggles with rising demand and high costs.
Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:38:00 +0000
One dead and three injured in crash involving London bus
One person has died and three others been injured after a crash involving a bus in northwest London.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:52:00 +0000
One person has died and three others been injured after a crash involving a bus in northwest London.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:52:00 +0000
Man who died on motorway had been arrested 'after being confronted by online paedophile hunters'
A man in his 40s who died after falling from a motorway bridge had been confronted by online paedophile hunters the previous day, it is understood.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:14:00 +0000
A man in his 40s who died after falling from a motorway bridge had been confronted by online paedophile hunters the previous day, it is understood.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:14:00 +0000
'Football Fraudster' who posed as Premier League player back in prison
A scammer dubbed the "Football Fraudster" is back in jail after illegally leaving the UK, police have said.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000
A scammer dubbed the "Football Fraudster" is back in jail after illegally leaving the UK, police have said.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000