Starmer defends Rayner after bruising PMQs over tax

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer stands by Angela Rayner following a bruising PMQs exchange where she admitted avoiding stamp duty on her £800k seaside property. The political firestorm continues over tax and transparency.

Putin's Icy Handshake With Ally Sends Shockwaves

A tense, frosty handshake between Vladimir Putin and his top security official, Sergei Shoigu, has been analysed by experts as a potential sign of the Russian President's waning trust and simmering discontent within his inner circle, following a major sec

HMRC Reviews Angela Rayner's Tax Affairs Over Home Sale

Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner is under renewed pressure as HMRC confirms it is 'reviewing' her tax affairs following the sale of her former council house. The controversy centres on whether capital gains tax was due on the sale of her property in S

Trump vows "great relationship" with Putin, Xi and Kim

In a stunning revelation, former President Donald Trump tells a podcast he would have a 'great relationship' with authoritarian leaders Putin, Xi, and Kim Jong-un if re-elected, raising serious concerns among US allies.

Rayner Admits Stamp Duty Error, Refers Herself to Watchdog

Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner has admitted she did not pay stamp duty on her 2015 seaside flat purchase and has contacted HMRC, stating she is prepared to pay any sum due. In a major development, she has also proactively referred herself to Parliam

England's population hits record high as Wales sees decline

New official figures from the Office for National Statistics show England's population grew by nearly 300,000 in mid-2023, while Wales experienced its first annual decrease in nearly 50 years, highlighting a stark demographic divide across the UK.

ECHR 'Power Grab' Threatens UK Sovereignty, Report Warns

A bombshell report from the Policy Exchange think tank accuses the European Court of Human Rights of a 'significant power grab', using its rulings on asylum seekers to undermine national sovereignty and force uncontrolled immigration on member states like

UK Plans Mandatory ID Cards for All Migrants

Exclusive: Ministers consider mandatory biometric IDs for all migrants in the UK, sparking fierce debate over efficacy and civil liberties. Could this be the solution to the Channel crisis?

Secret D-Day maps found in £10 job lot set for £150k auction

A stunning historical discovery has been made as a set of top-secret D-Day assault maps, bought for just £10, are expected to sell for an astonishing £150,000 at auction. The maps, used for the Normandy landings, reveal intricate Allied invasion plans.

Gaza Exodus: 1.7 Million Displaced as Troops Enter City

Israeli troops advance into Gaza City as the humanitarian crisis deepens, with over 1.7 million Palestinians displaced and critical shortages of food, water, and medicine. The UN warns of a 'code red' emergency as communications blackout hampers aid effor

Green Deputy Backs Corbyn in Islington North Battle

In a surprising political move, Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski has publicly endorsed former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in his bid to be re-elected as an independent MP for Islington North, signalling a potential shift in left-wing alliances.

Xi Jinping's Beijing Parade Shows China's Nuclear Might

China's latest military parade in Beijing, overseen by President Xi Jinping, displayed a formidable array of advanced nuclear missiles and cutting-edge military technology, signalling a significant shift in global defence dynamics.

ABC Faces £350k Fine Over Buttrose Pressure Claims

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation could be fined £350,000 after Federal Court hears allegations Chair Ita Buttrose pressured staff to sack journalist Antoinette Lattouf in a case testing media independence and political interference.

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