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UK faces £35bn hit and risk of recession this year over impact of Iran war, thinktank warns

Niesr says even under best-case scenario, economy would grow at slower pace in 2026 and 2027 because of conflictBritain is facing a £35bn economic hit and the risk of a recession this year as the fallout from the Iran war adds to the pressure on Keir Starmer’s government, a leading thinktank has war...

Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent 4 months ago

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Newspaper headlines: 'King's historic Congress address' and 'Starmer sees off rebellion'

The King's historic address to the US Congress features on the front pages of Wednesday's papers.

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Deaths projected to outnumber births in UK every year from 2026

Latest ONS figures also suggest lower population growth in coming decades than previously expectedDeaths are projected to outnumber births in the UK every year from 2026 and the population is expected to grow at a slower rate over the next few decades than previously reported, according to the Offic...

Nadeem Badshah 4 months ago

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Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post

The charge stems from a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director that the justice department says calls for violence against Trump.

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Reform challenges other parties to cost their policies in heated Welsh election debate

Parties clash in heated TV debate less than two weeks before voters decide the new Welsh Parliament.

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Zhao fights back to tie Murphy heading into final session

Defending champion Zhao Xintong fights back against Shaun Murphy to leave their World Championship quarter-final delicately poised at 8-8 heading into Wednesday's concluding session.

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The BBC Wales Senedd election debate fact-checked

Claims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the Senedd election campaign are checked.

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White House wants Department of Homeland Security reopen for World Cup

White House officials preparing for this summer's World Cup urge the Department of Homeland Security to reopen after an attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump.

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Starmer sees off inquiry call - but he doesn't escape unscathed

No 10 has expended considerable political capital in keeping Labour MPs onside over the Mandelson vetting row.

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Trump administration blocks US wind energy projects in switch to oil and gas

US representatives Jared Huffman and Jamie Raskin earlier this month called agreements outrageous and unlawfulSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe Trump administration blocked two permitted US wind energy projects from development this week, with an agreem...

Gabrielle Canon 4 months ago

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Man arrested in ‘one of most heinous, notorious cold cases’ more than 30 years after mother’s murder

James Lawhead was arrested after forensic DNA analysis lead in decades-old killing of Cindy WannerSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA 64-year-old man was arrested last week in connection to a decades-old murder investigation that had long haunted the afflue...

Uwa Ede-Osifo 4 months ago

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Watch key moments from the King's address to US Congress

It was the first time a sitting British monarch had addressed the chamber since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.

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King gets ovation for speech hailing importance of UK and US partnership

He tells US Congress his address comes "in times of great uncertainty" and says the two nations' relationship is "more important" than ever.

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Five takeaways from the King's historic address to Congress

There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.

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News live: King Charles praises ‘ambitious’ Aukus and expresses pride in Australia in speech to US Congress

Nuclear submarine mentioned in part of king’s speech that emphasised defence ties. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJames Paterson, the Coalition’s defence spokesperson, was also asked about how the opposition would deal with the Trump administration...

Nick Visser 4 months ago

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Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian minister

Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK, which she denies.

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Beverley Martyn, spirited British folk singer, dies aged 79

Singer-songwriter was known for collaborations with former husband John Martyn as well as star-studded 1960s singles and 2014 comeback albumBritish folk singer Beverley Martyn, known for her collaborations with her former husband John Martyn as well as spirited, sublime solo work, has died aged 79.A...

Ben Beaumont-Thomas 4 months ago

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King Charles praises Nato and urges defence of Ukraine in key speech during Trump visit

Remarks marking 250th anniversary of American independence tell US lawmakers: ‘The actions of this great nation matter’King Charles has extolled the importance of Britain’s “special relationship” with the United States in a speech to US Congress that made pointed reference to the importance of Nato,...

Chris Stein in Washington and Caroline Davies in London 4 months ago

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Government defends Palestine Action ban after High Court ruled it unlawful

The government says overturning the ban would limit ministers' counter-terrorism powers.

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Government defends Palestine Action ban after High Court ruled it unlawful

The government says overturning the ban would limit ministers' counter-terrorism powers.

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US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump

The move comes as the White House pressures Disney-owned ABC to fire Kimmel after he called Melania an "expectant widow".

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Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit

The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.

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Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit

The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.

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Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit

The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.

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