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Trump Vows Greenland Acquisition 'One Way or Another' Despite Starmer's Assurances

Trump vows US will seize Greenland 'one way or another' despite Starmer's assurances, sparking NATO alarm and Danish defiance.

International Business Times UK

Offshore wind power auction a ‘missed opportunity’, Scottish Government says

The latest round of contracts under flagship renewable energy auctions has been announced.

Evening Standard

Starmer Defends China Embassy Approval as MPs, US Officials Warn of UK Security Risks

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defends his approval of the China embassy plans as US officials and Labour MPs warn of UK security risks and fears of intimidation.

International Business Times UK

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Pubs will get the support they need, vows Keir Starmer

The climbdown from a Budget decision comes after the sector raised concerns over increasing business rates.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer defends digital ID work check plans amid accusations of new U-turn

The Government appears poised to backtrack on its plans to introduce a new mandatory digital identification for right to work checks.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer Faces Fiery PMQs After Humiliating U-Turn On Mandatory Digital ID Cards

Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch's fierce questioning over his humiliating U-turn on mandatory digital ID cards, marking his thirteenth major policy reversal and exposing deep cracks in Labour's governance.

International Business Times UK

Keir Starmer expected to accept place on Trump’s board to run Gaza

Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair was previously considered for the board, but was denied full membership following objections from Middle Eastern state leaders

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The UK is expected to approve a 'mega' Chinese embassy in London despite objections

Britain’s government is expected to approve a large Chinese embassy near London’s financial district

The Independent UK

‘Complete shambles’: Exasperated Labour MPs lash out at Starmer over digital ID U-turn

Former Labour home secretary David Blunkett says scheme was doomed to ‘run into the sand’ because PM ‘failed to make the case’ for it

The Independent UK

Digital IDs will not be only way to prove right to work in UK, says Chancellor

It is the latest in a series of U-turns by the Government.

The Independent UK

Why people are objecting to a Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ being built in London

Critics have urged officials to reject plans for the Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ in London

The Independent UK

The UK is watering down plans for mandatory digital ID cards after a backlash

The British government has scaled back plans for mandatory digital ID cards, initially proposed as a way of helping control immigration

The Independent UK

Starmer’s digital ID U-turn shows a prime minister in survival mode

NEWS ANALYSIS: By watering down his plans to make digital ID compulsory in yet another policy U-turn, the prime minister is showing that he’s lost control of his government’s agenda, writes political editor David Maddox

The Independent UK

PMQs live: Starmer vows ‘I won’t back down’ in fight with Musk’s X over Grok AI deepfakes

Sir Keir Starmer slammed X as ‘disgraceful’ over its ability to generate AI deepfake images

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UK politics: West Midlands crime commissioner resists calls for immediate sacking of chief constable – as it happened

Simon Foster says he will give report into force’s handling of Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban ‘careful consideration’ in deciding Craig Guildford’s fate

The Guardian - UK

Wes Streeting asks US expert Jonathan Haidt to address officials on social media ban for under-16s

Exclusive: Health secretary issues invitation in push for UK to consider copying landmark restrictions in Australia

The Guardian - UK

Labour and the Tories are banking on a return to the ‘old normal’. That’s not what voters want

An economic recovery could still change the parties’ fortunes. But the days when only two parties were licensed to supply Britain with prime ministers are gone, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

International Business Times UK

Keir Starmer Digital ID Cards: What the Policy Shift Means for Workers and Employers by 2029

UK digital ID cards will be optional under Keir Starmer's revised plans, while employers must adopt mandatory digital right-to-work checks by 2029 nationwide UK.

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Evening Standard

Sir Keir Starmer to face MPs after digital ID U-turn

The flagship policy will no longer be mandatory for right-to-work checks.

Evening Standard

Districts warn of ‘catastrophic flooding’ without urgent funding boost

Environment Agency cuts have raised the possibility of widespread disruption and economic damage, it is claimed.

The Independent UK

List of government U-turns as digital ID plans set to be scrapped

Plans for a compulsory digital ID system, intended for right-to-work checks, were thrown into disarray on Tuesday

Evening Standard

New Birmingham-Manchester rail line planned by Government

A previous plan to extend HS2 between the cities was scrapped by the Conservative government in October 2023 to save money.

Evening Standard

Plans dropped for mandatory digital ID in latest Starmer U-turn

The apparent climbdown leaves open the possibility that other digital documents could be used to prove someone has the right to work in the UK

The Independent UK

Government signals U-turn on mandatory digital ID

The apparent climbdown leaves open the possibility that other digital documents could be used to prove someone has the right to work in the UK.

The Guardian - UK

UK government rolls back key part of digital ID plans

Workers will be able to use other identification for right to work, meaning digital form not mandatory

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