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Keir Starmer vows to keep pensions triple lock throughout next parliament

Keir Starmer vows to keep pensions triple lock throughout next parliament

In a pitch to older voters, the Labour leader said pensioners ‘deserve certainty’.

Salmond’s electoral pact idea dismissed as ‘fantasy’ by Yousaf

Salmond’s electoral pact idea dismissed as ‘fantasy’ by Yousaf

The First Minister has written to the leaders of Scotland’s political parties to seek ‘common ground’.

Jeremy Hunt ‘set to hold summit to talk up London stock market’

Jeremy Hunt ‘set to hold summit to talk up London stock market’

The Chancellor has reportedly invited the bosses of some of Britain’s most prominent private companies to attend a meeting on May 16 at Dorneywood.

UK-made hypersonic missile ‘could enter service by 2030’

UK-made hypersonic missile ‘could enter service by 2030’

Hypersonic weapons fly at five times the speed of sound.

Alba’s Westminster leader says no decisions made over saving Humza Yousaf

Alba’s Westminster leader says no decisions made over saving Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf is under pressure after terminating the powersharing deal between the SNP and Scottish Greens

Showers and grey skies mean April has felt especially chilly, Met Office says

Showers and grey skies mean April has felt especially chilly, Met Office says

April has been a ‘month of two halves’ with a warm couple of weeks followed by chillier weather and more rain than average, the Met Office said.

Titanic watch sells for record-breaking £1.175 million

Titanic watch sells for record-breaking £1.175 million

The watch, owned by the richest man on the Titanic – businessman John Jacob Astor, went down with the ship in 1912 and is engraved with his initials.

British tourist ‘stable’ after shark attack off Caribbean island

British tourist ‘stable’ after shark attack off Caribbean island

The man, named by local authorities as Peter Smith, 64, from Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, was attacked 10 metres off the shore.

Tory MP and ex-health minister Dan Poulter defects to Labour

Tory MP and ex-health minister Dan Poulter defects to Labour

Dr Dan Poulter, a working medic, has quit the Tory Party in a blow to Rishi Sunak.

ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar rose to prominence for his reporting on Iraq war

ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar rose to prominence for his reporting on Iraq war

While presenting the News At Ten programme live on Friday, he appeared to struggle to read the news bulletin – sparking concern online.

Two arrested at pro-Palestine march including man holding ‘swastika placard’

Two arrested at pro-Palestine march including man holding ‘swastika placard’

Thousands gathered for the Palestine Solidarity Campaign demonstration in London on Saturday afternoon.

ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar ‘recovering at home’ after hospital treatment

ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar ‘recovering at home’ after hospital treatment

The international affairs editor became unwell while presenting the News At Ten programme on Friday.

In Pictures: Tweed Run brings a touch of old-fashioned style to London’s streets

In Pictures: Tweed Run brings a touch of old-fashioned style to London’s streets

The annual event sees cyclists in period costumes travel through the streets of London.

British boots could be put on ground in Gaza as part of aid efforts – report

British boots could be put on ground in Gaza as part of aid efforts – report

No decision has been made and the proposal has not yet reached the Prime Minister, it is understood.

‘Poor choice’ for Greens to back no confidence motion in me – Yousaf

‘Poor choice’ for Greens to back no confidence motion in me – Yousaf

The First Minister’s comments came as the Alba Party held an emergency meeting to discuss the way forward.

‘Unacceptable harassment’ of Rees-Mogg criticised after protesters hound the MP

‘Unacceptable harassment’ of Rees-Mogg criticised after protesters hound the MP

Demonstrators were filmed chasing and shouting abuse at the Tory former Cabinet minister after he spoke at Cardiff University.

Riders donning their best tweed cycle along London streets for annual event

Riders donning their best tweed cycle along London streets for annual event

The sold-out Tweed Run event saw participants sporting different tweed outfits, from blazers to skirts and hats.

Khan calls for end to ‘everyday extortion’ of unfair charges for leaseholders

Khan calls for end to ‘everyday extortion’ of unfair charges for leaseholders

The London mayor is urging ministers to give leaseholders stronger rights in law, upping the pressure on Housing Secretary Michael Gove.

Humza Yousaf seeks ‘common ground’ with opponents ahead of crunch vote

Humza Yousaf seeks ‘common ground’ with opponents ahead of crunch vote

The First Minister is attempting to build bridges with other Scottish parties as he fights for his political future.

TV cosmetic doctor struck off for giving free botox in return for sex

TV cosmetic doctor struck off for giving free botox in return for sex

Dr Tijion Esho has featured on ITV’s This Morning, BBC’s Morning Live and E4’s Body Fixers.

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