Sir Keir Starmer avoids questions from the press as he departs 10 Downing Street ahead of his weekly appearance at Prime Minister's Question in the House of Commons. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Cabinet ministers sidestepped questions from the press as they arrived for a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. When asked whether the government planned to cut benefits, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall replied, "we're going to be getting people back to work." During the election, Labour promised to increase the employment rate to 80% from its current level of around 75%, which would mean around two million more people in work. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Spiking is to be made a specific criminal offence for the first time, the government revealed on Monday. The new offence would mean perpetrators "feel the full force of the law", prime minister Sir Keir Starmer said. It comes as he met with police and hospitality bosses on Monday morning alongside home secretary Yvette Cooper.
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India's Parliament is gearing up for a busy winter session with 15 new bills on the agenda. Key among them is the Waqf amendment bill, awaiting a report from a.. IndiaTimes
The Government has announced how £1 billion in funding will be used to bring London-style buses to cities across the UK as part of a major Budget boost. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh confirmed that £712 million will be allocated to local authorities to improve services, with an additional £243 million for bus operators. Ms Haigh said that the investment aims to end the “complicated and inconsistent” funding models that have affected passengers for years. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Foreign Secretary Dame Priti Patel has called on the government to rebuild and strengthen ties with the incoming Trump administration, suggesting David Lammy should apologise for previous comments he had made.
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In this gripping report, we delve into the catastrophic flooding that has ravaged Valencia, Spain, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 205 lives. With cars left stranded over barriers near rail lines, the scene is one of chaos and devastation. The government has deployed additional troops to aid in search and rescue efforts as communities struggle to cope with the aftermath. Join us as we explore the impact of these historic floods and the ongoing response from emergency services.
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The Chancellor has pledged “proper support” for the car industry as the Government phases out new petrol and diesel vehicle sales by 2030. Rachel Reeves confirmed a consultation is underway to review inherited plans, including potential fines for firms not meeting electric vehicle sales targets. She emphasised the need to balance the transition with maintaining investment and jobs in Britain, ensuring the automotive sector thrives during the shift to electric vehicles. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rachel Reeves said she would study proposals for assisted dying in the coming days, and believed there was enough time for scrutiny of the legislation. She said: “Like all MPs, I need to study the Bill ahead of Friday. It is a big decision, with wide-ranging consequences and so I will be doing that in the next couple of days. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Shadow Chancellor has described the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah as "very encouraging" and "very good news." He emphasised the need for the release of hostages in Gaza, which Mel Stride stated should now be a key priority. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Areas with the highest rates of unemployment are set to receive additional NHS support as part of the Government's effort to revitalise employment across the UK. The Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall, unveils the plans as part of a comprehensive series of reforms aimed at addressing economic inactivity and fulfilling the Government's commitment to help over two million people return to work. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Some hospitals in England were within "six or seven hours" of running out of personal protective equipment in the early stages of the COVID pandemic, a former.. Sky News
Nursing staff and doctors with long Covid are still being denied essential financial support, two years after the government’s own scientific advisory body recommended action, according to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). Nicola Ranger, General Secretary of the RCN, criticised the current financial assistance, stating it "does not adequately support medical and nursing staff." She is urging long Covid to be officially recognised as an occupational disease. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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