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UK accused of breaking key aid promise as cuts drive humanitarian crisis in South Sudan

IN FOCUS: Britain is accused of undermining a key aid pledge to support Sudan after failing to maintain the flow of aid as refugees flee to South Sudan, reports Nick Ferris. Stories from the border between the two countries reveal just how devastating the cuts have been

The Independent UK

More than half a million pounds spent on influencers by UK government since 2024

Figures from FoI request show increase in ministerial use of social media personalities to present campaigns

The Guardian - UK

Trump administration accused of ‘bullying tactics’ over sanctions

Former Labour adviser Imran Ahmed and the chief of UK-based Global Disinformation Index Clare Melford were targeted by the US administration.

The Independent UK

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Trump administration bans two British free speech campaigners from US as censorship row escalates

The visa sanctions have been branded an ‘authoritarian attack on free speech and an egregious act of government censorship’

The Independent UK

UK ‘committed’ to free speech after former Labour adviser sanctioned by US

Imran Ahmed is among a group described by US secretary of state Marco Rubio as leading efforts to ‘punish American viewpoints they oppose’.

Evening Standard

Emmanuel Macron slams Trump administration over US visa bans for European anti-hate campaigners

The move by the US authorities comes despite senior Trump figures, including Vice President JD Vance, lecturing Europe on the importance of free speech

Evening Standard

Don't deprive voters in London commuter belt from taking part in local elections, Starmer warned by watchdog

Elections in nine areas, including Essex, Surrey, Hampshire and East and West Sussex, have already been delayed by 12 months until next year

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UK Government Reverses Farm Inheritance Tax Rules After Protests — Relief Threshold Raised

UK government raises farm inheritance tax relief threshold after farmer protests, easing pressure on family farms while keeping higher taxes for larger estates.

International Business Times UK

Tories: Farmers’ personal cost not forgotten despite inheritance tax change

Labour’s watered-down plans will see the relief threshold for farmers raised from £1 million to £2.5 million.

Evening Standard

Starmer urges Britons to ‘reach out’ to each other over Christmas

Sir Keir Starmer has urged Britons to “reach out to friends, relatives, and neighbours” this Christmas.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer encourages Britons to ‘reach out’ to others this Christmas

Prime minister calls on people to show kindness to friends or family as leaders broadcast their festive messages

The Guardian - UK

Starmer says many ‘still struggling with cost of living’ in Christmas message

The prime minister urged Britons to ‘do our bit’ over the festive period and ‘reach out’ to others

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer admits many ‘still struggling with cost of living’ in Christmas message

The Prime Minister urged Britons to ‘do our bit’ over the festive period and ‘reach out’ to others

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer focuses on high cost of living in Christmas message

The prime minister said ‘we should each do our bit’ as he urged Britons to ‘reach out’ to friends, relatives and neighbours

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Pollsters claim Reform UK is ‘in decline’ as lead over Labour drops

A Yougov poll has shown that the lead held by Nigel Farage’s party has dropped from 10 to five points with both Labour and the Tories gaining

The Guardian - UK

Ministers raise inheritance tax threshold for farms after backlash

U-turn lifts limit from £1m to £2.5m after protests and warnings that family farms were at risk

Evening Standard

'Massive' Russian attack across Ukraine with four-year-old child among those killed

Russia has maintained that strikes will continue until its demands for peace are met

The Independent UK

Farmers rejoice as Starmer caves in to pressure and waters down inheritance tax raid

After months of fierce protests by farmers, Labour has downscaled its plan for the so-called ‘tractor tax’

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Good Friday Agreement wording on border poll is ‘workaround’, McDonald says

Mary Lou McDonald said the clause around a border poll was the ‘beating heart’ of the Good Friday Agreement.

The Independent UK

China ramps up tensions with Britain over Jimmy Lai conviction

Beijing summons envoys from both UK and US in response to widespread international condemnation of Lai verdict

The Guardian - UK

The second China shock is coming – and the UK’s response is too timid

Beijing’s push to dominate technology through state-backed industrial policy is reshaping global trade and could devastate European industry

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer hosts frontline workers for early Christmas dinner at No 10

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer hosted public sector workers at 10 Downing Street for an early Christmas dinner, honouring those who will spend the festive period working to keep the country safe.

Evening Standard

Aberdeen MSP sends P45 to Starmer over predicted loss of oil and gas jobs

The document has been sent by special delivery.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer told closer EU trade ties ‘strategic necessity’ for UK firms

Labour urged to accelerate reset with Brussels as many exporters struggling to trade in the EU after Brexit deal

The Independent UK

Voices: We are winning the fight against Aids. Now is not the time to retreat

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: This devastating disease can be vanquished in our lifetimes, but only if the UK uses its influence to ensure global cuts to funding its defeat are reversed

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