Official cites Ukraine war and China threat and raises concern over turnover of top government ministers British defence intelligence officials say the UK is closer to a large-scale conflict than at any recent point, as the Middle East crisis intensifies while Russia pursues an expansionist agenda and China develops advanced […]
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Peter Spooner describes comment made in an exchange at prime minister’s questions as ‘absolutely dehumanising’ The father of the murdered teenager Brianna Ghey has demanded Rishi Sunak apologise after the prime minister made a jibe at the expense of transgender people just after being told Brianna’s mother was watching him […]
Labour leader to say move is down to economic uncertainty caused by Tory government, sources reveal Keir Starmer will announce on Thursday that he is scaling back Labour’s £28bn green investment programme, in his biggest policy U-turn since becoming party leader. Senior Labour sources have told the Guardian that Starmer […]
NHS data exposing a ‘devastating explosion’ of mental illness should be a ‘wake-up call’ for the government, MPs and health leaders say The number of children referred to emergency mental healthcare in England has soared by more than 50% in three years, according to data laying bare the impact of […]
Exclusive: Sources say PM has blocked talks due to concerns about knock-on effect of more generous pay offer Rishi Sunak has been accused of personally holding up a deal to end doctors’ strikes in England despite warnings from the health department and NHS England that waiting lists will continue to […]
Qatar says Hamas ‘generally positive’ about proposals, while pressure grows on Netanyahu government over handling of crisis Israel has said it has informed the families of 31 people held in the territory since 7 October that their relatives are dead. The news came as the Qatari prime minister said Hamas […]
Assistance package worth $17.6bn, seen as ploy to block broader Senate-backed measure, fails to win two-thirds majority The US House of Representatives rejected a Republican-led bill on Tuesday that would provide $17.6bn to Israel, as Democrats said they wanted a vote instead on a broader measure that would also provide […]
Duke of Sussex makes journey alone, with wife and children remaining at home in California The Duke of Sussex has enjoyed a brief reunion with the king after taking an overnight flight from California to visit his father following Buckingham Palace’s announcement of the monarch’s cancer diagnosis. Prince Harry landed […]
Officers hunting Abdul Ezedi say he was last seen near Southwark Bridge on Wednesday night Detectives hunting the Clapham attack suspect Abdul Ezedi believe he is either being harboured from capture or is dead, with no trace of him for more than 100 hours despite a massive manhunt. Police say […]
Monarch has started schedule of treatments after diagnosis made recently when he was treated for benign enlarged prostate King Charles diagnosed with cancer – latest updates King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer and is already receiving treatment that will prevent him from undertaking public duties for the immediate future, […]