Reform UK attacks ministers’ move to delay local elections in nine areas

Council shake-up in England sees elections delayed in nine areas

Angela Rayner says the reorganisation marks a generational power shift but the Tories say it is a "worrying day".

BBC News - 4h

Labour MPs set up group to focus on threat posed by Reform UK

New initiative will scrutinise the policies of the right-wing populist party

Financial Times - 1d

Farage’s Reform UK overtakes Labour in new opinion poll

Survey will alarm ruling party and the Tories ahead of local elections in May

Financial Times - 1d

Labour ministers tread carefully as welfare reform looms

The government is not just looking at reforming the benefits system - it is preparing to put it at the heart of its economic agenda.

BBC News - 4d

Ukraine war briefing: elderly couples among nine killed in Russian drone attack

Thirteen people wounded, including eight-year-old girl, in Sumy apartment block attack. Sweden pledges $1.2bn in Ukraine military aid, its biggest pledge yet. What we know on day 1,073. See all ...

The Guardian - 5d

Reform UK’s Mayfair fundraiser attracts ‘disgruntled’ ex-Tory donors

Attendees paid five-figure sums to attend dinner hosted by Nigel Farage on Tuesday

Financial Times - Jan. 29

German interior ministers demand changes after Aschaffenburg attack

Yahoo News - Jan. 27

Reform UK woos former Tory donors with Mayfair fundraising dinner

Nigel Farage’s party will hold £25,000-a-head event at private members’ club Oswald’s

Financial Times - Jan. 25

Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez promises further aid for flood areas

Yahoo News - Jan. 23

German interior minister criticizes Bavaria over Aschaffenburg attack

Yahoo News - Jan. 23

What is the pan-Europe customs area that the EU is open to the UK joining?

Trade chief has said membership of Pan-Euro-Mediterranean convention could be part of ‘reset’ discussions. EU trade chief says it ‘could consider’ UK joining PEM Business live – latest ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

Reeves to soften UK non-dom tax reforms

Chancellor tells Davos crowd that government had been ‘listening to concerns’

Financial Times - Jan. 23

Minister: Reforming Germany's debt rules will not solve economic ills

Yahoo News - Jan. 23

Applying UK inheritance tax to pensions ‘risks delays and higher costs’

Advisers call for rethink of how Treasury imposes planned extension of IHT to retirement funds

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Portland election office vandalized in 'orchestrated attack,' police say

The Portland Police Bureau is investigating an “orchestrated attack” on the Multnomah County Elections building in Oregon on Monday. “We've got video that'll be coming out shortly and it indicates ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Ministers force out chair of UK’s competition regulator

Marcus Bokkerink replaced at CMA with government saying it wants pro-business decisions to drive prosperity and growth

Financial Times - Jan. 21

UK ministers poised to approve expansion of Gatwick airport

Government could also give the go-ahead to development of Luton to allow more passengers

Financial Times - Jan. 21

President-elect Trump to issue executive order to delay TikTok ban

Soon after he is sworn in, President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to issue an executive order to delay a TikTok ban from taking place. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said his executive order ...

CBS News - Jan. 20

Trump will want a good deal with UK, says minister

Darren Jones, the chancellor's second-in-command, is confident UK-US trading relationships could be deepened.

BBC News - Jan. 19

Five killed in Israeli attack in Gaza City after ceasefire delayed

Yahoo News - Jan. 19

Israel continues attacks in Gaza as ceasefire delayed

Yahoo News - Jan. 19

Why are so many Americans checked out when it comes to local elections?

As a nation, we are nothing but a collection of smaller states and local governments. Without active participation, small, unrepresentative groups will dictate policies that shape our daily lives.

The Hill - Jan. 18

German foreign minister Baerbock attacks Scholz over Ukraine aid

Support for Kyiv becomes key issue in February 23 election after chancellor blocks €3bn of extra funding

Financial Times - Jan. 17

UK backs local inquiries into child sexual abuse gangs after Musk stoked controversy

The British government says it will support a series of local inquiries into organized child sexual abuse in the wake of a furor largely stoked by the world’s richest man Elon Musk

ABC News - Jan. 16

Russian diplomats accessed private area of UK parliament in security breach

Exclusive: MPs warned not to invite Russian diplomats to parliament after incident said to have alarmed ministers. Russian diplomats accessed a private area of parliament in a major security breach ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

UK housebuilders predict sector growth on Labour planning reforms

Taylor Wimpey and others say government measures will boost sector in spite of economic uncertainty

Financial Times - Jan. 16

UK to launch local grooming gang inquiries

Ministers will provide £5mn in funding for up to five investigations

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Poland ‘most attacked’ online by Russia, says minister

Warsaw identifies Moscow-backed disinformation group trying to disrupt presidential election, Krzysztof Gawkowski says

Financial Times - Jan. 16

UK councils say government ‘can’t have it both ways’ on pension reform

Town halls in England and Wales warn that requirement to take ‘principal advice’ from pools could create conflict of interest

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Inside look at the aerial attack to battle Los Angeles area wildfires

More than 80 planes and helicopters are being used to battle the flames of the Los Angeles area wildfires from above. CBS News' Rob Marciano gives an inside look at the effort.

CBS News - Jan. 14

UK moves closer to Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius

Last-minute push to finalise agreement on crucial military base before inauguration of Donald Trump

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Reform UK councillors resign in protest over Farage

A group of councillors in Derbyshire say the party "has lost its sense of direction" under Farage's leadership.

BBC News - Jan. 11

English counties weigh election delay to pursue devolution plan

13 councils are considering postponing local polls in May, officials say

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Half of English county councils could ask to delay elections

The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Attack on Chad presidential palace kills 19 after China minister visits

Battle with security forces comes after central African country ordered departure of French troops

Financial Times - Jan. 9

UK delays gene editing plans in push for Brexit reset

Brussels warns that current British plans not compatible with agreement to cut border checks

Financial Times - Jan. 8

UK minister accuses Musk of endangering her life

Jess Phillips hits back at tech billionaire after he attacks her handling of grooming scandal

Financial Times - Jan. 7

French minister warns of ‘threat from within’ on Charlie Hebdo attack anniversary

Comments by Bruno Retailleau, who is known for his hardline views, comes as country marks decade since attack that killed 12 people. The threat of a terrorist attack on France is being fuelled by ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Reform UK attacks ministers’ move to delay local elections in nine areas

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