BBC Politics12 Apr 2026
Wider licence extensions for pubs during World Cup
The government had previously announced opening hour extensions in England and Wales for some knockout matches - but has now widened the eligibility.
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Exclusive Interview: "Rising Star" Switches to Restore Britain — "I Want a Political Home That Respects Me"
Kieran Mishchuk, 19, who won his seat for Reform UK aged 18, tells Restore News why he made the switch and why he hasn't looked back.
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Troubling Evidence Of Corruption
The attacks continue as Restore Britain's popularity is causing panic at Reform
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Young Bob Assaulted By Muslim Gang
Prominent remigration activist Young Bob was assaulted and robbed in Whitechapel on Tuesday evening by a gang of muslims gathered for a debate outside a mosque.
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The Advance UK Merger Collapse: Ego, Entitlement, and the Fight for Britain's Future
Ben Habib's proposed merger with Restore Britain collapses after Rupert Lowe refuses to hand over the keys. The reaction from Advance UK's inner circle reveals more about their motivations than they intended.
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The Guardian Politics12 Apr 2026
Thousands of unpaid carers to face DWP repayment demands during overhaul
Ministers admit carer’s allowance penalties will continue while review of more than 200,000 cases is carried out Thousands of unpaid carers will continue to be hit with hefty and potentially unfair benefit repayment demands, it has emerged, as a government initiative gets under way to fix welfare injustices that have drawn comparison to the Post Office scandal. Ministers will on Monday launch an audit of more than 200,000 historical carer’s allowance benefit cases, with an estimated 25,000 carer
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Sky News Politics12 Apr 2026
Government YouTube drive to fight 'conspiracy theorists and keyboard warriors'
The UK government will build a central YouTube content channel featuring influencers and everyday people in a bid to better communicate its policies to the public.
Defence
BBC Politics12 Apr 2026
Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners
Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.
Education
The Guardian Politics12 Apr 2026
Fried nuggets and steamed sponges off menu in school food overhaul in England
Campaigners welcome first update of school food standards in 13 years, which aims to help lower obesity rates The government is to announce an overhaul to school food standards in England that will lead to calorific classics such as fish and chips and steamed sponges being banned. The new rules of the first major update to school food standards in 13 years will apply from September. They are part of efforts to lower the rates of childhood obesity, with data for 2024 released by the NHS in Januar
Healthcare
BBC Politics12 Apr 2026
Swinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028
The SNP leader made the claim in the BBC's televised debate ahead of next month's Scottish election.
Politics
BBC Politics12 Apr 2026
Swinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028
The SNP leader made the claim in the BBC's televised debate ahead of next month's Scottish election.
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Express Politics12 Apr 2026
Nigel Farage unveils explosive policy that will see Boris Johnson forced to testify
EXCLUSIVE: Party sources said the inquiry will consider "whether their gross negligence in office amounted to criminal conduct".
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Express Politics12 Apr 2026
British Armed Forces will NOT join Donald Trump's blockade of Strait of Hormuz
The US President said "other countries" will join the operation.
Defence
BBC Politics12 Apr 2026
Tice £91,000 tax row is 'minor administrative error', party claims
A property company owned by the Reform UK deputy leader failed to pay £91,000 in tax on dividends, according to the Sunday Times.
EconomyReformHousing
BBC Politics12 Apr 2026
Tice £91,000 tax row is 'minor administrative error', party claims
A property company owned by the Reform UK deputy leader failed to pay £91,000 in tax on dividends, according to the Sunday Times.
EconomyReformHousing
The Guardian Politics12 Apr 2026
Mauritius vows to ‘decolonise’ Chagos Islands after Starmer shelves handover
Mauritian foreign minister pledges to ‘spare no effort’ to regain control of islands, as US fails to give approval of deal A senior official in Mauritius’ government has vowed that the Chagos Islands will be “decolonised” after Keir Starmer was forced to shelve legislation to hand the islands back to Mauritius. On Friday, UK government officials acknowledged that they had run out of time to pass legislation within the current parliamentary session, which ends in the coming weeks, after a lack o
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