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Hunt: BoE governor's optimism on economy is encouraging Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has welcomed the Bank of England's decision to leave interest rates unchanged, adding he would rather it didn't rush into a decision it'd later have to backtrack on. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:05Published 6 hours ago

BoE ‘optimistic’ about cuts despite unchanged interest rates Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has said he is 'encouraged' by the direction of inflation, hinting borrowing costs could soon be cut if inflation is reined in. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:04Published 6 hours ago

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‘Operation Radish’: Mordaunt compares Keir Starmer to crab Leader of the Commons Penny Mordaunt has compared Sir Keir Starmer to a crab and accused him of running "Operation Radish" in a bid to convince voters that Labour looks “red on the outside”. Ms.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:37Published 12 hours ago

Keegan and university vice chancellors arrive at No 10 Education Secretary Gillian Keegan and university vice chancellors have arrived at 10 Downing Street for a meeting with the prime minister about tackling pro-Palestinian student protesters. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:59Published 12 hours ago

Dodds defends Elphicke's admission amid Abbott suspension Labour Chair Anneliese Dodds has defended the decision to welcome Natalie Elphicke to the party while Diane Abbott remains suspended. However, she refused to comment on why the complaint process.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:13Published 13 hours ago

Keegan: Zahawi did great service to country throughout Covid Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has hailed Nadhim Zahawi as having done a 'great service' to the country for his part in the Covid vaccine rollout. Ms Keegan suggested Natalie Elphicke had.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:07Published 14 hours ago

Keegan: Student protesters have unrealistic asks over Gaza Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has said students protesting against Israel's attack on Gaza are making 'unrealistic and unreasonable demands'. Asked if she was '100% confident' British weapons.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:07Published 14 hours ago

Olly Alexander 'stands for peace' amid boycott pressure The UK's Eurovision entry Olly Alexander has insisted he 'stands for peace' as he faces pressure to boycott the competition over Israel's inclusion, and the banning of Palestinian flags or.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:40Published 15 hours ago

Elphicke: PM let country down by inaction with small boats Former Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke has accused the prime minister of 'letting the country down' by not tackling small boat crossings, adding she had confidence Labour would. Sir Keir Starmer.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:23Published 1 day ago

Starmer: How many more defections until PM takes the hint Keir Starmer has welcomed two new MPs into Parliament - including former Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke whose defection to Labour followed that of Dan Poulter two weeks ago. The Labour leader.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:08Published 1 day ago

Labour: Don't write off Tories because of local election Shadow Paymaster General Jonathan Ashworth has warned not to write of the Conservative Party in the general election - despite its losses in the local elections. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:13Published 2 days ago

John Swinney sworn in as Scotland's new First Minister John Swinney has officially been sworn in as Scotland’s new First Minister at the Court of Session in Edinburgh. It comes after the Perthshire North MSP - who has previously served as finance.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:52Published 2 days ago

Govt: Border security wasn't compromised in airport outage Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho insists border security was not compromised during a system outage at UK airports this week and that the problems were not the result of ‘malign’ activity... Credit: ODN Duration: 00:42Published 2 days ago

Israeli Eurovision contender 'honoured' to represent country Israel's Eurovision contestant has said she is honoured to represent the country despite large demonstrations planned to coincide with the event. Eden Golan, 20, says she "couldn't ask for a better.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:38Published 2 days ago

Prince Harry arrives in the UK for Invictus Ceremony The Duke of Sussex arrived back in the UK this afternoon to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. It comes amid reports Prince Harry will not meet King Charles during his visit. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:13Published 2 days ago

John Swinney elected as Scotland's new first minister John Swinney has been elected as Scotland's seventh first minister after becoming the new SNP leader following the formal resignation of Humza Yousaf on Tuesday. He is expected to be sworn in at a.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:59Published 2 days ago

Grant Shapps gives statement following MoD cyber-attack Grant Shapps has said that “state involvement” in the large-scale cyber attack on the Ministry of Defence cannot be ruled out as speculation continues to grow that China carried out the hack. The.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:41Published 2 days ago

Keir Starmer welcomes new MP Chris Webb to Westminster Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed new MP Chris Webb to Westminster following his victory in the Blackpool South by-election. Mr Webb received 10,825 votes after Thursday's contest - a 58.9%.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:06Published 2 days ago

The Queen opens a new Coronation Library at a primary school The Queen has visited a primary school in Islington where she opened a new Coronation Library - a day after the first anniversary of the King's historic crowning at Westminster Abbey. During the visit,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 04:00Published 2 days ago

John Swinney selected as Scotland's First Minister John Swinney signed a selection nominee form before being selected as Scotland's first minister today. MSPs voted on him becoming First Minister at Holyrood this afternoon. Report by Kennedyl. Like us.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:37Published 2 days ago

PM 'deeply concerned' about potential Israeli offensive Rishi Sunak said he is "deeply concerned" about a potential Israeli offensive in the city of Rafah. "I've been very consistent that we are deeply concerned about the prospect of a military incursion.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:41Published 2 days ago

PM reassures the public following cyber attack Rishi Sunak has reassured the public following a major data breach at the Ministry of Defence, which impacted a third-party payroll system. "I do want to reassure people the Ministry of Defence has.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:16Published 2 days ago

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