Politics
King’s Speech confirms Starmer’s Brexit ‘reset’ with laws to align with EU rules
The Product Safety and Metrology Bill allows the UK to ‘mirror or diverge from updated EU rules’.
Hillsborough Law is part of Labour efforts to ‘create a politics of public service’
"Make no mistake, this announcement has the potential to save and change lives for the many, not the few", Debbie Caine said.
Labour to slash planning red tape to deliver 1.5 million homes
The Government suggested it would consult on ‘how, not if’ development should take place.
Labour powers ahead with plans to turn UK into ‘clean energy superpower’
The King’s Speech included Bills to accelerate the deployment of renewables.
Renters’ Rights Bill will empower tenants to challenge rent increases
The Bill also gives greater protections to renters and ends no-fault evictions after repossessions by bailiffs shot to a six-year high.
Rwandan president Paul Kagame on track to win election with 99% of the vote
The country’s long-time ruler is looking to extend his three-decade grip on power.
Man behind Museum of Brexit asks Martin Daubney to donate flag he stole and then slept with
The former MEP fessed up to taking the Union Jack flag after he found out it was being put in storage until such a time that the UK decided to rejoin the EU.
Elon Musk reported to be giving $45m a month to Trump campaign
Trump has told billionaires that he'll keep their taxes low if he gets elected, ensuring that individuals such as Musk get their money back in no time.
Interstate police shoot knife-wielding man near Republican convention
The out-of-state officers opened fire after the armed man ignored commands to drop his two weapons and approached an unarmed third party.