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Planned ban on smoking in pub gardens ‘set to be ditched by No 10’ after hospitality rebellion

Ministers reportedly backtracking on idea of including beer gardens in outdoors cigarettes crackdown

The Independent UK

Starmer has not spoken to Trump about US election interference row

Sir Keir Starmer said he has not spoken to Donald Trump since his campaign accused the Labour Party of interfering in the US election.

Evening Standard

WiseTech shares surge after CEO stands down – as it happened

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King’s landmark speech opening Commonwealth summit to focus on path of history

It will be the first time Charles will address the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting as its head.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer rules out post-Brexit youth mobility scheme with EU amid ongoing ‘reset’ with Brussels

Brussels has made a youth mobility scheme a key demand in talks amid Sir Keir Starmer’s much-hyped post-Brexit ‘reset’ with the bloc

The Independent UK

Starmer’s refusal to discuss enslavement reparations has only magnified the issue

Commonwealth leaders have been surprised at Labour’s position – and campaigners have even called the PM’s stance ‘offensive’

The Guardian - UK

No 10 blocking outdoor smoking ban amid hospitality opposition

Exclusive: Government ‘spooked’ by warnings of job losses and pub closures if it added ban to tobacco and vapes bill

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King Charles acknowledges ‘pains of the past’ as he weighs in on reparations row amid pressure on Starmer

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says Britain could not afford to pay reparations for its part in the slave trade

The Independent UK

King to tell world leaders at Commonwealth summit that unity is their strength

Charles will address presidents and prime ministers when he launches the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa on Friday.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer’s selective belief in the rule of law

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Martin Kettle analysing the prime minister’s credo

The Guardian - UK

Defence secretary admits: British armed forces can’t stop an invasion

In a damning assessment, John Healey said the military could conduct ‘operations’ but would be unable to deter an enemy from invading

The Independent UK

Reeves confirms change to debt rule and warns of higher taxes as Budget looms

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted her first Budget would pave the way for improved public services and ‘rebuild our economy’.

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Summit Faces Reparations Issue Amidst Uncomfortable Questions

Reparations for the trans-Atlantic slave trade take center stage at the Commonwealth summit, sparking discussions on historical injustices and potential re...

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Britain's leaders likely to face slavery reparations questions at a summit of former colonies

A confrontation for Britain over its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade appears increasingly likely to feature at a summit of nations its empire once colonized, after Caribbean leaders said they would thrust the matter of financial reparations into the spotlight at the event in Samoa

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The National (Scotland)

'More interested in knighthoods': Glasgow man tears into Labour on BBC Debate Night

AN audience member on BBC Scotland’s Debate Night has been praised by the SNP for hitting “the nail on the head” after he said…

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Commonwealth case for reparations is not just flawed, it's a waste of time

So, is the Commonwealth conference in Samoa going to be dominated by the possibility that Britain will be asked to pay billions of pounds in reparations for the evils of the slave trade? It does rather look like it.

Evening Standard

Which countries have paid reparations for their role in the slave trade? Commonwealth leaders discuss issue

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting participants in Samoa want ‘meaningful conversation’ about reparations for the transatlantic slave trade

Evening Standard

Reparations for slavery could be included in Commonwealth document, UK concedes

Downing Street has previously said that reparations are not on the agenda for the gathering in Samoa.

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Evening Standard

UK must consider slavery reparations as it is ‘right thing to do’ – Labour MP

Dawn Butler said she understood why Sir Keir Starmer is pushing to focus on the future but the ‘wrong people’ had previously been paid reparations.

The Independent UK

Government borrowing costs rise ahead of Reeves’ first Budget

Speculation that Rachel Reeves will change the way debt is assessed triggered a market reaction.

The Guardian - UK

UK ‘open to discussing non-cash forms of reparatory justice’ for former colonies

Starmer under pressure from Caribbean countries at Commonwealth talks but is refusing payments or apology

The National (Scotland)

'No evidence': BBC Scotland rapped by executive over false Anas Sarwar report

BBC Scotland has been rapped by the corporation’s complaints executive after a report on Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and the two-child…

Evening Standard

Budget 2024: Chancellor Rachel Reeves to go on '£20 billion' investment spree in UK through higher borrowing

A string of tax rises are also expected to be announced in the Budget many of which will hit London hard

The Independent UK

Debunked: Why is Trump accusing Starmer of election interference?

Donald Trump has accused Sir Keir Starmer of election interference, claiming Labour officials are illegally campaigning for Kamala Harris in the US.

Evening Standard

Why is Britain facing renewed calls over slavery reparations?

Commonwealth leaders and Labour backbenchers have demanded the Prime Minister open the door to discussions on reparatory justice.

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