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Fifteen new councils to be created in south and east of England

New unitary councils will replace 43 county and district councils, in latest round of local government overhaul

The Guardian - UK

Is Iran really able to strike London, and is the UK prepared for an attack?

After Tehran targeted the UK-US base on Diego Garcia, Israel’s military said European capitals were also at risk

The Guardian - UK

Seven New Towns in England Named: Could 'Elizabethtown' Be One of Them? Full List Inside

The UK government has announced plans for seven new towns in England, aiming to build up to 40,000 homes in each location. This initiative marks a significant turning point in British housing.

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Keir Starmer to hold Cobra meeting as Iran war economic fears grow

Ministers will discuss energy security and the resilience of industry and supply chains.

Evening Standard

How the UK would defend itself from an Iranian missile attack

Experts have assessed the UK’s defence systems after Israel warned London was in range of Iranian missiles

The Independent UK

Morgan McSweeney’s missing phone prompts accusations of a ‘cover-up’ over Mandelson probe

Phone belonging to Labour prime minister Keir Starmer’s chief aide was stolen last year, minister says

The Independent UK

Iran vows to destroy Middle East water and energy facilities if US attacks power plants

Tehran’s response to Trump’s threat signals a potentially dangerous escalation as both sides menace sites relied on by millions

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Starmer to hold emergency Cobra meeting over Iran war after warning prices rises are ‘inescapable’

The prime minister will meet with senior ministers and Bank of England governor on ⁠Monday ‌to discuss the impact of ‌the conflict

The Independent UK

Iran not believed to have capability or intent to bomb Britain, says UK minister

Steve Reed says ‘UK is not going to be dragged into this war’ after Israeli warnings that Iranian missiles could hit Europe

The Guardian - UK

Mapped: What countries Iranian missiles could hit after warning they pose ‘global threat’

Housing secretary Steve Reed insists UK has sufficient systems and defences to keep country safe

The Independent UK

Warnings about Iran’s missile range exaggerated and UK is safe, says minister

Steve Reed would not be drawn on whether the Government backs President Donald Trump’s 48-hour deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Evening Standard

Minister insists the UK is ‘safe’ against Iran’s long-range missiles

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The Independent UK

Minister insists UK is safe from Iranian missiles as Israel accused of exaggerating threat

It comes as tensions in the region escalated again, with Iran threatening to destroy energy targets across the Middle East after Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours

The Independent UK

Trump raises hope of swift end to war as he pauses Iran energy blitz sending oil price plunging

The US president suspends threat to ‘obliterate’ Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz was not opened

Evening Standard

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Sikh group among those commencing legal action in UK courts over Islamophobia definition

TOI correspondent from London: The Free Speech Union (FSU) has sent a pre-action protocol letter to UK communities secretary Steve Reed notifying him of its intention to bring a judicial review in the courts challenging the new “anti-Muslim hostility” (AMH) definition adopted by the UK govt.

Evening Standard

Cooper warns Tehran against targeting UK interests

Iran has said allowing the US to use UK bases is ‘participation in aggression’.

Evening Standard

Labour ‘have to make our case’ to voters ahead of May contests, Steve Reed says

The Communities Secretary claimed the response on doorsteps ‘has been more positive than the opinion polls’ suggest.

The Guardian - UK

Ban corporate donations to UK political parties to protect elections, says thinktank

CenTax warns bill under debate in parliament has ‘easily exploitable’ loopholes and will not prevent foreign interference

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The Times of India

Anti-Muslim hostility definition unfair on other faiths, say Hindu and Sikh groups

Hindu and Sikh groups are challenging the UK government's new definition of anti-Muslim hostility and the appointment of an 'Islamophobia tsar'. They argue it fosters resentment and marginalizes other faiths, demanding equal treatment and consultation. Concerns are raised about potential free speech curtailment and the downplaying of attacks on Hindu…

Evening Standard

What is the UK's new definition for Islamophobia?

The government’s anti-Muslim definition has sparked reactions from politicians and campaign groups

The Guardian - UK

Definition of anti-Muslim hate will not harm free speech, says Steve Reed

Communities secretary tells MPs that government has to act against record levels of hate crimes

Evening Standard

Anti-Muslim hate definition will protect against unacceptable abuse, says Reed

The Government has unveiled its wider strategy on social cohesion.

The Independent UK

UK government’s new definition of anti-Muslim hate under social cohesion strategy

Communities Secretary Steve Reed said the government has a duty to act against record levels of hate crime against Muslims

The Independent UK

New anti-Muslim hate definition ‘will not restrict freedom of speech’, Steve Reed says

The latest government figures showed that religious hate crime recorded by police in England and Wales reached a record high in the year ending March 2025

Evening Standard

Anti-Muslim hate definition will not restrict freedom of speech, vows Steve Reed

Critics have raised concerns that doing so could create backdoor blasphemy laws, and curtail speech about Islamic extremism.

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