15 hours ago · Asked by HuffPost UK whether Keir Starmer believed that the attack was a mistake, the prime minister’s official spokesman said: “The strikes by the Russians over the weekend, and over recent months, are beyond the pale [and] they’re barbaric. “We’re committed to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes to bring this barbaric war to an end and secure a just and lasting peace.”

1 day ago · China has urged the UK not to "politicise" the British Steel situation after the government took over the company at the weekend under emergency powers.. The move saw the government and British Steel staff scrabbling to keep the two blast furnaces at the Scunthorpe site running after seizing control from Chinese firm Jingye following a breakdown in negotiations.

Mar 20, 2025 · Keir Starmer has said Vladimir Putin fears Britain’s nuclear weapons, as the Russian president continues his resistance to accepting an immediate Ukraine ceasefire without conditions. The prime minister is due to visit Barrow-in-Furness on Thursday after hailing the town as a “blueprint” for ...

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Mar 11, 2025 · Hospital staff applauded an Indiana sheriff’s deputy as he was discharged after over three months in their care on Wednesday, April 9.Orange County Indiana Sheriff’s Deputy Zac Andry was shot “multiple times” during a traffic stop, and was on a ventilator and sedation during his more than three-month stay, according to University of Louisville (UofL) Health.“It was one of the worst ...

Mar 21, 2025 · Tens of thousands of travellers have been disrupted, with more than 100 flights forced to divert midair and many more grounded and cancelled.. The airport, the biggest in Europe and the fourth-busiest in the world, is planning its third runway after the Government cited its support for expansion and its potential to boost trade and economic growth earlier this year.

Apr 7, 2025 · LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said it could close hundreds of arms-length government agencies, as it looks to reform the state to cut costs and improve productivity in what it called "a new era of global instability". Britain has hundreds of quangos, or quasi-autonomous non-governmental organizations.

Mar 20, 2025 · “That is why Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, has set out plans to support more disabled people into work.” Last month, the Bank of England painted a gloomy picture for the UK economy by halving its growth forecast for this year and predicting a surge in inflation.. The UK economy is only set to grow 0.75 per cent this year, down from a previous estimate of 1.5 per cent ...

Mar 9, 2025 · Last month, the Bank of England warned households to expect months of pain as it forecasted higher-than-expected inflation.. It warned inflation is set to peak at 3.7% in the summer following a multitude of increases to household bills next month. Here, Yahoo News UK sets out five bills which are set to rise, and by how much.

Mar 27, 2025 · Dengue fever cases in travellers returning to the UK have reached an all-time high, prompting health officials to issue a warning. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported 904 cases in individuals returning to England, Wales, and Northern Ireland in 2024, a significant jump from the 631 cases recorded in 2023.