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BBC drama to explore Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s imprisonment
The 46-year-old British-Iranian citizen was detained in Iran in 2016 and only returned to the UK in March 2022.
Britain’s biggest police force heading for lowest staffing level in a decade
In March 2025 there will be 310 police officers per 100,000 Londoners, down from 350 in March 2012, and 342 in March 2023.
No return to austerity under Labour government, says Reeves
The shadow chancellor said Anas Sarwar had clearly set out Labour’s fiscal policy.
Sunak and Starmer urged to set out plans to tackle poverty in first TV debate
Current poverty levels are ‘a stain on the moral conscience of our nation’, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation said.
Next government needs plan for growth within 100 days, says CBI
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) wants an immediate focus on the economy following the General Election.
Proposed Gaza ceasefire puts Netanyahu at a crossroads
A deal has been suggested by President Joe Biden, who leads an American administration eager to wind down the war between Israel and Hamas.
Irritable Farage throws a hissy fit as he’s challenged on elections record
"Ok mate, how many times have you stood? What do you know about it? Ask something intelligent and we'll carry on with the conversation."
Labour ‘set for biggest majority in 23 years’, analysis suggests
The model projects Labour to win a total of 382 seats while the Conservatives would win 180.
Starmer signals review of UK arms sales to Israel under Labour government
The UK Government has resisted pressure to halt the licences, amid concerns that Israel could be in breach of international humanitarian law.