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Sunak urged to crack down on UK-based firms stashing profits in tax havens

Sunak urged to crack down on UK-based firms stashing profits in tax havens

Sir Keir Starmer’s party wants the Prime Minister to implement the a ‘multinational top-up tax’ in line with reforms agreed by the G20 in 2021.

Big Ben to strike 11 times to mark start of two-minute silence

Big Ben to strike 11 times to mark start of two-minute silence

Bells will chime across the country and worldwide to commemorate lives lost.

Palestine protesters spray ketchup ‘blood’ over statue in Houses of Parliament

Palestine protesters spray ketchup ‘blood’ over statue in Houses of Parliament

Members of Palestine Action used tourist passes to enter the Members’ Lobby of the House of Commons.

Migrant crossings believed to have surpassed 40,000 this year after new arrivals

Migrant crossings believed to have surpassed 40,000 this year after new arrivals

Border Force officials could be seen bringing groups of people into shore at Dover, Kent, over Saturday.

Sunak under pressure to protect school cash as he weighs up tax hike for wealthy

Sunak under pressure to protect school cash as he weighs up tax hike for wealthy

The PM and Chancellor are preparing for a crunch week in Westminster, with painful public spending cuts and tax hikes expected to pepper the budget.

Sunak to ‘call out Putin’s regime’ over Ukraine war at G20 summit

Sunak to ‘call out Putin’s regime’ over Ukraine war at G20 summit

The Prime Minister departs for the Bali gathering – the first since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – on Sunday.

In Pictures: Pomp and pageantry of Lord Mayor’s Show

In Pictures: Pomp and pageantry of Lord Mayor’s Show

Alderman Nicholas Lyons marked his election as the 694th Lord Mayor of London.

Johnson ally Nadine Dorries claims ex-PM ‘will be back’ one day

Johnson ally Nadine Dorries claims ex-PM ‘will be back’ one day

The former minister said Boris Johnson threw a ‘successful’ party to thank his supporters after he bowed out of the race to replace Liz Truss.

King to lead first Remembrance Day service since death of the Queen

King to lead first Remembrance Day service since death of the Queen

A national two-minute silence will take place at 11am.

Kate Winslet gives £17,000 to help pay life support fuel costs of 12-year-old girl

Kate Winslet gives £17,000 to help pay life support fuel costs of 12-year-old girl

The donation will help the family of Freya Hunter, a 12-year-old who requires full-time oxygen and at-home nursing care.

Gary Lineker intends to stay on Twitter despite Elon Musk takeover

Gary Lineker intends to stay on Twitter despite Elon Musk takeover

The broadcaster said everyone was ‘waiting to see what it will be like and what’s going to happen’.

Tory MPs defend Raab against claims he created ‘culture of fear’

Tory MPs defend Raab against claims he created ‘culture of fear’

Staff reportedly offered a ‘route out’ of the Ministry of Justice when the Cabinet minister was reinstated in October.

King to pay staff bonus of up to £600 to help with cost-of-living crisis

King to pay staff bonus of up to £600 to help with cost-of-living crisis

Staff earning less than £30,000 a year will receive £600 in a one-off payment.

Hundreds of thousands struggle to secure tickets to Peter Kay’s comeback tour

Hundreds of thousands struggle to secure tickets to Peter Kay’s comeback tour

The comedian also added a string of arena dates to the run.

Channel crossings to the UK inching closer to 40,000 this year amid new arrivals

Channel crossings to the UK inching closer to 40,000 this year amid new arrivals

Groups of people were pictured at Border Force facilities in Dover, Kent, on Saturday morning.

Migrants at Manston to be vaccinated against diphtheria following spike in cases

Migrants at Manston to be vaccinated against diphtheria following spike in cases

The UK Health Security Agency said it is moving with the Home Office to vaccinate migrants at the Kent site against the disease.

Care homes face being ‘vilified’ if patients given visitor rights

Care homes face being ‘vilified’ if patients given visitor rights

The care minister said she was still hearing from families who are being stopped from seeing loved ones amid coronavirus fears.

Scottish Ambulance Service staff set strike date in pay dispute

Scottish Ambulance Service staff set strike date in pay dispute

Staff at the ambulance service are set to go on strike for the first time in decades.

Humour is crucial weapon in Ukraine’s online war, says media specialist

Humour is crucial weapon in Ukraine’s online war, says media specialist

Valeria Kovtun said there has been a shift in the online content being shared on social media since the Russian invasion began in February.

UK claims Kherson exit brings ‘significant reputational damage’ to Russia

UK claims Kherson exit brings ‘significant reputational damage’ to Russia

British intelligence analysts believe Moscow’s withdrawal from Kherson, a strategically key Ukrainian city, likely began as early as October 22.

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