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The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) in the UK is cracking down on benefits fraud by potentially banning cheats from driving for up to two years if they refuse to repay debts of over £1,000. This move follows the revelation that up to £35 billion in benefits has been incorrectly paid out. The new measures, part of the New Public Authorities (Fraud, Error & Recovery) Bill, aim to deter fraudsters and ensure the system...

The new Trump administration believes it has Sir Keir Starmer’s government “over a barrel” on trade, as the UK becomes increasingly reliant on a US deal due to strained relations with the EU and limited success in securing other trade agreements. The US is pressuring the UK to lift its ban on chlorinated chicken and hormone-treated beef, threatening tariffs and causing concern for British farming. Despite Sir Keir and UK officials expressing interest in a...

Sir Keir Starmer has warned that terrorism in Britain has evolved, with a new threat from lone individuals fixated on extreme violence, as the prime minister addressed the nation following the Southport attack. A public inquiry was announced into the murder of three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class by Axel Rudakubana, who pleaded guilty to the knife attack and possessing ricin and an al-Qaeda training manual, despite being referred to Prevent three times....

Police have named Marianne Kilonzi, a 43-year-old banking executive, as the victim found bludgeoned to death in her home in Woolwich, southeast London. Neighbours heard screams from her flat, which was reportedly bolted from the inside, leading police to break in just before 5.30pm on Friday. A post-mortem revealed that Kilonzi died from blunt force trauma and head injury, with a suspect believed to have fled the country following the killing. Full Article

A fire at a 12-story ski resort hotel in Turkey killed 76 people and injured 51, with children among the victims, and the cause of the blaze remains unknown. Survivors described terrifying escapes due to a lack of fire alarms and clear fire escapes, prompting calls for accountability. The hotel had been inspected for fire precautions, but conflicting reports suggest a lack of external fire escapes, leading to a national day of mourning and renewed...

During today’s plenary session in Strasbourg, Members of the European Parliament discussed the implications of the new Trump administration, focusing on trade, international relations, military defense, and climate change. MEPs emphasized the need for the EU to be united and strengthen its own economy while maintaining a positive relationship with the US. Concerns were raised about a possible trade war, NATO spending on defense, and the fight against climate change in the face of Trump's...