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Calls for Action Against UK Grooming Gangs Following New Report
WorldFox NewsTimes of India19d ago2 sources

Calls for Action Against UK Grooming Gangs Following New Report

Following a new report, Elon Musk and a UK MP are demanding severe action against politicians and Pakistani men linked to grooming gangs in the UK. Calls include imprisonment for those who ignored the issue and deportation for those involved.

UK MPs Doubt Assisted Dying Bill Will Bypass Lords
WorldThe Guardian1mo ago

UK MPs Doubt Assisted Dying Bill Will Bypass Lords

Prominent backers of an assisted dying bill in the UK Parliament, including former cabinet ministers, have indicated they do not expect the legislation to return via an act that bypasses the House of Lords.

Starmer Faces Leadership Crisis Amid Multiple Minister Resignations
PoliticsBBCbloombergNYT+85FTle-mondeThe GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dknrknzzyle-uutiset+77 more1mo ago88 sources

Starmer Faces Leadership Crisis Amid Multiple Minister Resignations

British Prime Minister Starmer is facing a significant leadership crisis following multiple resignations from his government and growing calls from within his own party to set a departure timetable. The political turmoil has intensified pressure on his premiership, despite him surviving a recent cabinet session.

UK MPs Back Extensive Criminal Justice Bill
WorldThe Independent2mo ago

UK MPs Back Extensive Criminal Justice Bill

Members of Parliament have supported a draft new criminal law, described as 'the largest criminal justice Bill in a generation,' which spans over 550 pages and addresses issues including pornography, protests, and anti-social behavior.

Gowon Praises Tinubu's Economic Efforts and Urges Support for Government
PoliticsBBCstraits-timesPremium Times+2punch-ngvanguard-ng3mo ago5 sources

Gowon Praises Tinubu's Economic Efforts and Urges Support for Government

Former Nigerian Head of State Yakubu Gowon met with President Bola Tinubu, expressing gratitude and commending the President for his efforts in leading the country and advancing Nigeria’s economic progress and national stability. Gowon urged continued support for the government.

UK MPs Urge Intervention Over PoK Crackdown
Worldndtv28d ago

UK MPs Urge Intervention Over PoK Crackdown

Over 50 British Parliamentarians have written to Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, urging intervention regarding a communications blackout and security crackdown in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

India's Fuel Prices Stable Amid Global Surges; Government Continues Excise Duty Cuts
BusinessFTNHK Worlddennik-n+16n1-serbiairish-timesTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-expressjapan-timesn1-bihndtv+8 more3mo ago19 sources

India's Fuel Prices Stable Amid Global Surges; Government Continues Excise Duty Cuts

Despite global crude oil surges, petrol and diesel prices in major Indian cities have remained largely stable, with the government's excise duty cuts of Rs 10 a litre and strategic measures continuing to shield consumers from international price volatility.

Trump Reiterates Hormuz Ultimatum, Iran Warns Retaliation and Restricts Strait Access
WorldAPReutersBBC+153bloombergNYTeconomistwsjFTle-mondewapoThe Guardian+145 more3mo ago156 sources

Trump Reiterates Hormuz Ultimatum, Iran Warns Retaliation and Restricts Strait Access

President Donald Trump has reiterated his 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to 'obliterate' its power plants and energy infrastructure. Tehran has warned it will respond with attacks on U.S. and Israeli energy targets if its facilities are targeted and stated the strait is open to all except "enemy" ships.

UK MPs 'Deeply Troubled' by BBC World Service Funding Uncertainty
PoliticsBBCThe GuardianThe Independent3mo ago3 sources

UK MPs 'Deeply Troubled' by BBC World Service Funding Uncertainty

A cross-party committee of MPs has expressed deep concern over the funding uncertainty for the BBC World Service, as its current agreement with the government expires soon. They warn that funding cuts and poor management risk the service being supplanted by propaganda from Russia and China, diminishing the UK's soft power, with MPs stating they are 'deeply troubled' by the situation.

PoliticsFT26d ago

UK MPs Shift Social Media Platforms

A report indicates that right-wing Members of Parliament in the UK are increasingly using Elon Musk's X, while many centre-left Labour and Liberal Democrat politicians are migrating to alternative platforms like Bluesky.

UK Police Face Scrutiny and Protests After Teen's Murder and Controversial Arrest
WorldBBCNYTFT+40The GuardianAl Jazeeranzzyle-uutisetcbcruvDWle-figaro+32 more1mo ago43 sources

UK Police Face Scrutiny and Protests After Teen's Murder and Controversial Arrest

Bodycam footage revealed police failures in the arrest of Henry Nowak, who was fatally stabbed, leading to widespread condemnation and violent protests in Southampton after Vickrum Digwa was jailed for the murder. The incident has sparked a debate about police conduct and racism, with calls for calm from political leaders.

UK MPs Debate North Sea Oil and Gas Licenses
PoliticsThe Independent1mo ago

UK MPs Debate North Sea Oil and Gas Licenses

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Claire Coutinho engaged in a heated debate ahead of a Commons vote on permitting new North Sea oil and gas field licenses, with strong opinions expressed on scaling down production.

UK MPs Demand Scrapping of Palantir NHS Contract
TechnologyThe Guardian2mo ago

UK MPs Demand Scrapping of Palantir NHS Contract

Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs have called for the government to scrap its £330 million NHS contract with the spytech company Palantir. They argued during a Westminster debate that the company and its founder should not be involved with the NHS.

UK MPs Urge Halt to Palantir Data Contract
PoliticsThe Guardian3mo ago

UK MPs Urge Halt to Palantir Data Contract

UK Members of Parliament are calling on the government to cancel a contract that would grant US spy-tech company Palantir access to sensitive financial data from the Financial Conduct Authority, with Liberal Democrats labeling it a "huge error of judgment."

UK under-16 social media ban fails as govt seeks talks
Politicspunch-ng3mo ago

UK under-16 social media ban fails as govt seeks talks

UK MPs rejected a proposed blanket social media ban for children under 16, with the government opting for further consultation on online safety measures. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-under-16-social-media-ban-fails-as-govt-seeks-talks/