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Iran conflict will define us for a generation, says PM
Speaking during a three-day visit to the Middle East, the prime minister says the current ceasefire is "fragile".
UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines
Defence Secretary John Healey says there is "no evidence" of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic.
OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation
The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.
Mandelson faces £300 fine for urinating in street
Lord Peter Mandelson is set to be fined for public urination but the council cannot find an address.
Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing
Party leader Zack Polanski accuses Labour of failing to build enough social and affordable homes.
SNP pledges 'first refusal' for tenants to buy private rental homes
John Swinney says it would help renters get on the housing ladder but other parties say the SNP is to blame for the hou...
Payments for children and 100 new GPs in Plaid election manifesto
Rhun ap Iorwerth said a Plaid government would cut waiting times, help with childcare costs and grow economy.
Four people die trying to board boat in Channel crossing attempt
Authorities say 37 people are being treated in hospital, but around 30 others continued their journeys to the UK.
Greens win by-election to replace jailed councillor
The by-election was called after the Cliftonville division's serving councillor was jailed for coercive behaviour.
Starmer says much work remains to make US-Iran ceasefire hold
The prime minister says fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz would help "stabilise" prices in the UK.
NHS questions dominate election leaders' programme
The Conservatives, Plaid Cymru and the Liberal Democrats faced audience questions in Haverfordwest.
Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running...
Government approves UK's largest solar farm
The Springwell solar farm in North Kesteven would cover an area the size of 1,700 football pitches.
Conservatives vow to outlaw council four-day week
South Cambridgeshire District Council is the only authority to offer four-day weeks for full pay.
Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK
West was due to headline the festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments.
Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England
The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.
Scottish Conservatives pledge tax cuts in election manifesto
Leader Russell Findlay announces his party's plans ahead of next month's Holyrood poll.
Schools in knife crime hotspots to get specialist training
A new partnership will provide training for school leaders about knife-crime risk, the government says.
Lib Dems pledge extra £300m for social care at Senedd campaign launch
Leader Jane Dodds says her party can "influence the direction of the next government" after 7 May.
Reform would deny visas over calls for slavery reparations
The party says it wants to put African and Caribbean countries "on notice" after a vote at the UN last month.
Greens promise rent controls and £1 bus fares in Welsh election manifesto
The Greens' set of promises for the Senedd election also include free bus travel for under-22s.
Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs
Reports of crimes against MPs have more than doubled since 2019, reaching almost 1,000 last year.
UK and allies discuss sanctions to stop Iran blocking Strait of Hormuz
Yvette Cooper said coordinated diplomatic and economic measures are required to reopen the shipping lane.
Reform housing spokesman sacked over Grenfell remarks
A group representing the bereaved of Grenfell call Simon Dudley's comments "ignorant and callous".
Reform UK pledges to cut welfare to keep pensions triple lock
Leader Nigel Farage said the party had reached a "settled position" on the triple lock after debating scrapping it.
Swinney softens stance on North Sea drilling as oil prices soar
The first minister said energy security should be a primary concern when making decisions on oil and gas projects.
Davey calls for emergency cuts to fuel duty and rail fares
The Liberal Democrat leader says his transport support package would ease the impacts of the war in Iran.
Comedians tell ministers lack of funding is no laughing matter
Culture Minister Ian Murray has agreed to work with the comedy industry to boost support after talks.
Marmalades may need to be relabelled under post-Brexit food deal
The breakfast favourite will be legally renamed when Britain aligns with new EU labelling rules.
Why the benefit used by more than 8 million people may not be fit for the future
Can Universal Credit and the work and benefits system more generally reshape itself to meet a new reality?