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Sunak and Starmer refuse to commit to pensions triple lock beyond election
The PM was evasive about the future of the policy, which has been criticised for becoming 'increasingly unaffordable'.
Chris Packham files legal challenge against Rishi Sunak’s ‘reckless’ net zero policies
The broadcaster and environmental campaigner has applied for a judicial review at the High Court.
International court prosecutor to intensify inquiries in Palestinian territories
Karim Khan said after visiting the region that he witnessed ‘scenes of calculated cruelty’ at locations of the October 7 attacks.
Israel widens evacuation orders as it shifts offensive to crowded southern Gaza
Heavy bombardments were reported overnight and into Sunday in the area of Khan Younis and the southern city of Rafah.
Boris Johnson says questioning a baby’s skin colour ‘not racist – but human nature’
In a piece for the Daily Mail, Johnson pointed out families usually wonder what a new, unborn baby may look like.
Offers to fund a one-way ticket to Orkney for Lee Anderson flood in following Brexit pledge
The deputy Tory Party chair said he will move to the remote islands if the UK decides to rejoin the European Union.
Greek newspaper has not taken Sunak’s Elgin Marbles snub very well
The PM got a front page spread in the Free Hour - and they even published the headline in English for his benefit.
Sir James Dyson loses libel claim against Daily Mirror publisher
Mr Justice Jay said the inventor "cannot demonstrate that he has suffered financial loss as a result of these publications" or that his philanthropic work has been harmed.
Awks: Matt Hancock gets fact-checked… by his own book
Matt Hancock’s published diaries do not support his claim to have told the prime minister a lockdown was needed on March 13, the Covid inquiry heard.