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Andy Burnham warned ‘virtue-signalling’ 2030 ban will ‘cripple economy’

The government is consulting on a major change after concern was expressed by manufacturers

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Massive Attack and Paris Paloma join musicians urging Burnham to reject new North Sea drilling

Brian Eno and Olly Alexander also among signatories saying exploitation of Rosebank and Jackdaw fields defies reality More than 200 musicians including Massive Attack and Brian Eno have written to Andy Burnham, urging him to reject plans for more oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. The letter, signed by artists such as Olly Alexander and Paris Paloma, called on the prime minister to reject the Rosebank oilfield, warning the project will fail to lower energy bills or provide energy security as

JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon warns UK chancellor not to hike taxes on banks

Billionaire CEO of world’s biggest bank says any windfall tax on sector’s bumper profits could harm jobs in the City Jamie Dimon, the boss of the US bank JP Morgan, has urged John Healey not to use his first budget as chancellor to increase taxes on banks’ bumper profits. Speculation has been growing that a windfall tax could be imposed on UK lenders to fund Andy Burnham’s cost of living agenda, with campaigners estimating such a move could raise £19bn. Continue reading...

Andy Burnham blunder as PM 'exchanged messages with Trump ally impersonator'

The Prime Minister reportedly believed he was speaking to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.

More women will die if domestic abusers leave prison early, victim’s parents warn

Parents of Michaela Hall, whose partner killed her after he left prison in 2021, say Probation Service cannot cope with mass release More women will die if ministers include domestic abusers in the early prison release scheme, the parents of a woman murdered by her partner shortly after he was freed have warned. Michaela Hall, a 49-year-old charity worker, was killed in her home in Cornwall, by Lee Kendall in 2021 two weeks after he was released from prison, where he had been serving a sentence

Burnham warned historic parks 'at risk' of destruction after major reforms

EXCLUSIVE: There are warnings the reforms will put treasured green spaces at 'immediate risk of harm through poorly-informed development'.

Lee Anderson issues damning verdict on huge scandal - 'Out of control!'

OPINION: Reform UK's Lee Anderson warns that the UK benefits bill is completely out of control

Taliban threaten former Afghan police worker after MoD leak reveals identity

UK has refused resettlement application despite ‘years of loyal service’ that have resulted in ‘constant fear’ of reprisals A man has received threats from the Taliban after his work for the Afghan police was revealed by a Ministry of Defence leak and the UK refused his application for resettlement. Hamid* worked for the Afghan national police special unit and received certificates for his work signed by senior British figures praising his “dedication, unparalleled service and leadership”. His d

UK-made drones strike targets inside Russia

The drones have been used for the first time in mainland Russia to hit military and industrial targets.

UK-made drones strike targets inside Russia

The drones have been used for the first time in mainland Russia to hit military and industrial targets.