Reeves rejects claims economic turbulence is a ‘crisis made in Downing Street’ but admits need to ‘go faster’

Keir Starmer has vowed to collaborate with Elon Musk on AI growth following the billionaire's criticism of the government. Tulip Siddiq has resigned as Treasury minister amid a Bangladesh anti-corruption probe, with no evidence of improprieties found. The Independent is reporting on the situation, with Reeves denying economic turmoil as a crisis made in Downing Street and Mauritius rushing to sign a Chagos deal before Trump's inauguration. Full Article

Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams may receive taxpayer-funded compensation if the government repeals sections of the Legacy Act, according to a think-tank. Mr. Adams, who was previously blocked from compensation due to the Act, won an appeal in the Supreme Court in 2020. The government's intention to repeal certain sections of the Act has been criticized by Policy Exchange and backed by 16 peers, including Shadow Attorney General Lord Wolfson KC. Full Article

Police in London are searching for Colin Chabikwa, 15, and Mosawar Zazi, 16, in connection with the stabbing death of 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa on a bus in Woolwich earlier this month. Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee expressed condolences to Kelyan's family and thanked the community for their support, while emphasizing the ongoing efforts to locate the suspects through increased patrols and house-to-house enquiries. The Metropolitan Police are urging the public to come forward with any...

Prime Minister François Bayrou of France expressed openness to revising the unpopular pension law that raised the retirement age to 64, aiming to gain parliamentary support and maintain government stability. The law implemented by President Emmanuel Macron led to protests and political turmoil, with Mr. Bayrou now proposing discussions on potential changes. Facing economic challenges, including a rising deficit and weak growth forecast, Mr. Bayrou seeks to strike a balance between different political factions while...

Landlords in Britain will soon be prohibited from asking for more than one month's rent in advance under the Renters' Rights Bill, with deposits capped at six weeks' rent. The legislation aims to prevent renters from facing excessive upfront costs and provide them with more security and protections. While housing secretary Angela Rayner supports the changes, landlords argue that it limits their ability to assess tenants' reliability and ability to pay rent. Full Article

Today in Idegem, a tragic car-train crash resulted in a man's untimely death at a level crossing, disrupting train traffic from Ninove to Geraardsbergen. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, while NMBS has arranged replacement buses for affected travelers. The incident has raised concerns about level crossing safety in Belgium, prompting discussions on the need for enhanced safety measures to prevent future accidents and support affected families. Full Article