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Rishi Sunak scores own goal with major football gaffe
The Prime Minister blundered while speaking to workers at a South Wales brewery.
Starmer calls Rwanda scheme a ‘con’ and says Sunak wants election now as he knows policy won’t work
The Prime Minister and Labour leader kicked off their election campaigns today.
Recognise state of Palestine, Angus Robertson tells UK
The call comes as Ireland, Norway and Spain announced they would recognise the territory.
Eurostar passengers will need to use new kiosks due to EU border rules
The cross-Channel train operator said passengers must use the machines when the EU’s Entry/Exit System is introduced.
Paula Vennells breaks down in tears as she admits evidence to MPs wasn’t true
Ms Vennells admitted she made mistakes during her tenure as chief executive of the Post Office.
Grenfell victims must wait until end of 2026 for decision on criminal charges
Police and prosecutors set out the expected timeline for the mammoth investigation into the fire at a briefing at New Scotland Yard on Wednesday.
Severn Trent hikes dividend despite rising sewage spills and increasing bills
Severn Trent was responsible for more than 60,000 sewage spills last year, up about a third on 2022.
Ireland, Norway and Spain to formally recognise state of Palestine
Taoiseach Simon Harris said the country will join Norway and Spain in the move.
Government borrowing in April higher than forecast in blow to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt
Public sector net borrowing came in £1.5 billion higher than in April 2023, partly pushed up by falling National Insurance contributions.