Rachel Reeves has said she will be having "conversations with the US administration" next week as the UK looks to secure a trade deal with Washington. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rajesh Kumar Singh and David Williams co-chaired the India-UK Defence Consultative Group meet in London. They discussed strengthening military cooperation and.. IndiaTimes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the UK is “resolved” to secure the best possible trade deal with the US but is also seeking to boost ties with other countries. She stressed the importance of protecting British jobs and industry while continuing talks with American counterparts. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves welcomed February’s strong GDP growth but said more must be done to ensure it’s “felt by families up and down the country”. She said Labour is “not complacent” and is pushing ahead with planning and regulatory reforms to “get Britain building” and drive further economic growth. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves held her first EFD with India, signing a joint statement to enhance cooperation in defence, financial services, education, and development. Report by Chahalb. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A former Labour MP who quit the party over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership has welcomed the landmark Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman as a.. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer was flying the flag for domestic steel production on Saturday as his government passed emergency legislation to give itself extraordinary powers.. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer meets with British Steel workers near Scunthorpe shortly after the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill passed the House of Commons unopposed. The prime minister tells the steelworkers: "I felt it was really important today, having been in Parliament this morning, to come straight up here to see you face to face to have that discussion”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street and arrives at Parliament ahead of a debate and vote for emergency legislation to grant government control of British Steel. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The appointment of the inaugural chair of English football's new watchdog has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after Whitehall officials resumed contact with.. Sky News
A Tory minister has urged the Welsh Government to reconsider its requirements around steel as the UK Government races to avert the shutdown of Britain's last primary steelmaking plant. Shadow business minister Dame Harriett Baldwin said it's a "critical part of our national infrastructure" that the Scunthorpe plant is "kept going".
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MSP Jamie Greene has defected to the Scottish Liberal Democrats, just a day after dramatically quitting the Tories. The West Scotland MSP was unveiled as a Lib Dem at the party’s spring conference in Inverness. He had left the Scottish Conservatives on Thursday, writing a stinging letter to party leader Russell Findlay which accused his former party of having a “Reform-lite agenda”. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A shadow Treasury minister says he welcomes the chancellor's ÂŁ2.2bn boost to defence spending, but adds, "to invest in defence you've got to have a strong economy as well" and that "growth has flatlined". James Wild says, "the threats that we as a country are facing are increasing and we need to step up with our allies to deal with those". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative co-chairman Nigel Huddleston says the party has a strong track record of delivering value for money through better services at lower costs. He praised local Tory councillors for their commitment to community issues like road maintenance and social care, while downplaying defections as a normal part of politics. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Conservatives have branded the Government’s welfare reforms as too little, too late, with Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall being urged to be tougher. Shadow work and pensions secretary Helen Whately told the Commons: "The fact is £5 billion just doesn’t cut it. With a bill so big, going up so fast, she needed to be tougher." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Environment Minister Robbie Moore welcomed February’s stronger-than-expected 0.5% GDP growth but warned it “does not take into account” April’s tax rises and business costs. He said there remains “a huge amount of uncertainty” for firms, with hikes in National Insurance, business rates, and the minimum wage now taking effect. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Army veterans who served during the Northern Ireland Troubles have staged a protest in Whitehall. The group, many of whom are bikers, are appealing against the Labour government's plans to repeal the Legacy Act which could subject soldiers to potential prosecution decades on from the Troubles. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ground handling staff at Gatwick Airport have gone on strike over the Easter weekend, after rejecting a last-minute deal. The walkout by members of the Unite union raises concerns over delays and disruption for holidaymakers travelling through the airport.
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Veterans Minister Alistair Carns says military morale is at its lowest in 14 years, with poor housing a major factor. Labour has pledged to upgrade 1,000 homes and introduce a consumer charter aimed at improving living standards and support for Armed Forces families.
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Calcutta HC overturned the dismissal of an RPF constable who allegedly praised a colleague for fatally shooting a senior officer during the 2018 Meghalaya.. IndiaTimes
A friend of Sofia Duarte, who is thought to have died in a fire caused by an e-bike, says her death could have been prevented. Alda Simoes has been calling for tougher regulations on e-bikes.
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Kemi Badenoch says Rachel Reeves has some "very, very serious questions to answer" over allegations of lying on her CV and hiding expenses while working for a retail bank. The Conservative Party leader..
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