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Single malt whisky is 'proud British brand and export', says Labour minister

A LABOUR minister has called single malt whisky a “proud British brand and export”.

The National (Scotland)

Government says it will not ‘water down’ single malt whisky definition

Scotch whisky producers said an application by Defra for protected status for English single malt would be ‘very damaging’ for the Scottish industry.

Evening Standard

Plan to build Universal Studios resort near London ‘ongoing’, say ministers

Ministers say negotiations are ongoing over plan for Europe’s largest theme park in Bedford

Evening Standard

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Plan to build Universal Studios resort near London still ‘ongoing’, says government

The proposed development is expected to bring 8,000 new jobs to the region

The Independent UK

Government has no idea how it will pay for £9bn cost of Chagos deal

Exclusive: Written parliamentary answers suggest government could raid the under-pressure defence budget to pay bill

The Independent UK

Heathrow third runway plan faces 'major obstacles', Kemi Badenoch's transport chief warns

Shadow transport secretary Gareth Bacon previously said the proposal to expand the west London airport would be ‘eye-wateringly expensive and environmentally calamitous’

Evening Standard

Treasury minister issues warning to departments which fail to make 5% savings as he paves way for further cuts

Darren Jones warned that Britain is ‘long overdue a reckoning with government spending’

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Departments which do not meet 5% cuts will not get new cash – Treasury minister

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones signalled that Government spending is ‘long overdue a reckoning’.

The Independent UK

President Trump gives TikTok 75-day extension to sell its US business

The president has signed an executive order delaying the enforcement of a law requiring the sale or banning of the platform in the US.

Evening Standard

UK needs ‘reckoning with Government spending’, Treasury minister will say

Darren Jones is asking ministers to justify every line of Government expenditure as he conducts the spending review.

The Independent UK

UK-US relationship to reach 'next level' under Donald Trump, says Keir Starmer

The president-elect will be sworn in to his second term in the White House on Monday, eight years after he first took the oath of office

Evening Standard

PM congratulates Donald Trump ahead of inauguration

In a statement, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer sent his congratulations to Mr Trump.

Evening Standard

Trump to start ‘two year race’ to change America and the world as he returns to the White House

Mr Trump’s swearing-in as the 47th president is set to be followed by scores of executive orders and a massive shift in domestic and global policy as allies hail his Maga revolution while critics fear a resurgence of fascism

The Independent UK

Trump ally says Peter Mandelson’s US ambassador job will not be blocked

Newspapers had reported that new president might veto UK pick, as ministers brace for a turbulent four years

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When Will TikTok Be Unbanned in the US and Could the Ban Spread to the UK? What We Know

TikTok's US ban has raised questions about its potential reversal and whether similar restrictions might extend to the UK.

The Independent UK

Cat videos not a security threat, minister says as he rules out UK TikTok ban

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones downplayed concerns over security issues that have led to a US ban of the social media app

Evening Standard

Minister distances Government from Sir Sadiq Khan ‘resurgent fascism’ warning

The US president-elect will be sworn in to a second term in office on Monday, following his election victory last year.

Evening Standard

Cat videos not a security threat, says minister as he rules out UK TikTok ban

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones said the Government was not currently intending to follow in the footsteps of the US and ban the app.

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Evening Standard

Cabinet minister signals confidence in Lord Mandelson US ambassador approval

There were reports in a number of newspapers on Sunday that the Trump administration could be considering not granting approval to Lord Mandelson.

Evening Standard

Government ‘prepared for all scenarios’ says minister as Trump tariffs loom

The US president-elect will be sworn in to a second term in office on Monday, following his election victory last year.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer says he will strive to prevent Gerry Adams receiving compensation

PM says he aims to stop former Sinn Féin leader claiming damages for his internment as ministers ditch Troubles law

Evening Standard

UK is ‘mid-negotiation’ with Mauritius on Chagos Islands deal

Both countries have said they have made ‘good progress’ on a revised agreement.

The Independent UK

Treasury minister ‘very happy’ to work with Tulip Siddiq again if reappointed

Ms Siddiq resigned from her role as City minister on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Treasury minister says he would welcome Tulip Siddiq’s return

Darren Jones ‘very happy’ to work with Siddiq in future despite criticism over her links to Bangladesh

Evening Standard

Treasury minister signals cutbacks in some public spending to pour more funds into dash for growth

Cabinet ministers will have to meet face-to-face to come up with departmental savings to fund the Government’s priorities

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