Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomes displaced Ukrainians, hosts from the Homes For Ukraine scheme and charity representatives to Downing Street on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
People campaigned outside Downing Street and delivered a petition calling on the government to expand their support for people affected by the cuts on the winter fuel allowance. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A judge-led public inquiry into the Nottingham attacks will take place "within weeks", the families of the Nottingham victims have confirmed. Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar, both 19, and Ian Coates, 65, were stabbed to death by Valdo Calocane in Nottingham on 13 June 2023. The families welcomed the news as they spoke outside Downing Street on Wednesday.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. Report by Kennedyl. 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 along with senior ministers arrive for a Cabinet meeting in central London. 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 arrive at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer holds his weekly Cabinet meeting. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said Runcorn needs a new Labour MP after Mike Amesbury was jailed for beating up a constituent - and will keep his £91,000 MPs.. Sky News
Stricter rules for retailers selling knives online, along with tougher penalties for those who break the rules, have been announced by the home secretary. Yvette Cooper announced unveiled a raft of anti-knife crime plans, including making retailers report bulk or suspicious sales to police, and increasing the jail sentence for selling weapons to children or illegal blades such as zombie knives, to two years. The laws will collectively be known as 'Ronan's Law', named after 16-year-old Ronan Kanda who was murdered in Wolverhampton in 2022.
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Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, promises to “boost” enforcement on illegal immigrants after footage of raids were released as part of a border security crackdown. Cooper says, "the rules need to be respected and enforced".
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Reacting to news in the United States, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper stressed the need to remove trade barriers, highlighting efforts by Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to strengthen the UK's global trade ties. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
British foreign secretary David Lammy pledges £55m to support Ukraine as he arrives in the country for talks with Volodymyr Zelensky. Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Guests arriving for the funeral of former Deputy Prime Minister Lord John Prescott. Arrivals include: Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Angela Rayner, John Healey, Rachel Reeves, Sir Keir Starmer, Gordon Brown, Sir Sadiq Khan, David Lammy, Yvette Cooper and Ed Balls, and Tony Blair. Arrivals followed by the coffin being carried into the church.
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Foreign Secretary David Lammy says he “welcomes the election of Donald Trump” after his Labour colleague and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan warned of a “resurgent fascism” ahead of Trump’s second inauguration as President of the United States. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The energy secretary has stressed that a third runway at Heathrow Airport would be delivered in line with the government's plans on reducing carbon emissions. Ed Miliband said: "This government has shown global leadership on the climate crisis since we came to power" and that "any decision on aviation expansion will have to meet our carbon budgets and local environmental standards". Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Landlords will have to meet decent energy efficiency standards in homes they rent out by 2030, under plans put out for consultation by the Government. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said: "So many renters today are living in substandard accommodation and we have a basic view that if you pay your rent you have a right to live in warm, properly insulated accommodation." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch delivers a foreign policy speech in Westminster Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Home Office minister Lord Hanson says Sir Keir Starmer will try to convince President Trump that Russia invaded Ukraine – when the British prime minister meets the US leader in Washington on Thursday. The prime minister is also expected to reiterate that Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been democratically elected and that Ukraine must be involved in peace negotiations.
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The shadow environment secretary has blasted the Labour government for the "third" increase in energy bills since coming to power. Victoria Atkins also criticised the government's approach to energy, including "plonking pylons across the country".
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The Conservatives have voiced disappointment at the US decision not to support a UN resolution condemning Russia's war against Ukraine – even though it was co-sponsored by the UK. However, Shadow Environment Secretary Victoria Atkins says it is still important to support President Trump in his wish to bring about a peaceful resolution to the conflict, despite the US siding with Russia in last night’s vote.
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John Healey has met with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ahead of the Ukraine Defence Group meeting. The meeting is the first time the pair have met since Mr Hegseth began his role in the new Trump administration. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Government cabinet members arrive for the weekly cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street amidst questions of Heathrow expansion, economic growth and extremism laws reform. Report by Faragt. Like us on..
Ministers avoid questions from press as they arrive at Downing Street ahead of a cabinet meeting with Sir Keir Starmer. Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and..
Government ministers arrive at 10 Downing Street for a weekly cabinet meeting, as pressure grows on Chancellor Rachel Reeves over the turbulent financial markets. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook..