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Scientists dismayed as UK ministers clear way for gene editing of crops - but not animals
Advocates urge government to allow ‘precision breeding’ to combat disease, but RSPCA warns of ethical dangers. Ministers are preparing to introduce legislation that will permit the growing of ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Elon Musk was not barred from UK investment summit, says cabinet minister
SpaceX owner would be invited in future if he had investment streams the UK could bid for, says Peter Kyle. Elon Musk would be welcome at future UK investment summits if and when he had investment ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
UK must show ‘swagger’ to attract spending, investment minister says
Keir Starmer ‘supports’ rather than ‘degrades’ businesses, Poppy Gustafsson tells FTBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
UK ministers pledge crackdown on rising car insurance costs
Watchdogs, industry and consumer groups instructed to join taskforce as part of push to tackle ‘spiralling’ pricesBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
UK considering sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers
Starmer tells MPs that government is ‘looking at’ imposing curbs over ‘abhorrent’ comments on GazaBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
UK ministers seek to reassure bond investors on their borrowing plans
Treasury chief secretary Darren Jones sets out ‘guardrails’ for investmentBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Cancer Research chief urges ministers to speed up UK tobacco bill
Further delay would cast doubt on commitment to shift NHS to a more preventive health system, says Michelle MitchellWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Nigerian nurses urge UK minister to intervene over test cheating claims
Exclusive: More than 100 nurses write to Wes Streeting after being accused of cheating in tests to practise in UK. ‘I feel like I have failed everyone’, says Nigerian nurse accused of cheating ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
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UK ministers explore using break clauses in asylum housing contracts
Home Office aims to revise terms or terminate after being ‘shocked’ by private companies’ profitsWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Invest in UK nurses or risk more strikes, union boss warns ministers
RCN head urges the government to use the Budget to boost spending on the NHSBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Starmer under pressure to accept slavery reparations, as minister claims UK will eventually agree - UK politics live
PM Starmer has been told by Commonwealth leaders he must come to the table to discuss reparations for the “ill effects” of slavery. Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, has said that “no one ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Georgian opposition dismayed by western response to ‘falsification’ of election
‘We need our friends’, say pro-European parties ahead of mass demonstrations in TbilisiWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows to slash regulatory red tape in bid to boost investment
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday vowed to slash regulatory red tape to boost anaemic investment in the country.Business - CNBC - October 14 -
Labour will reform benefits system to save £3bn, says minister – UK politics live
‘We will not go ahead with the Tory plan,’ Alison McGovern says, adding: ‘We will bring forward our own reforms’. Rachel Reeves is considering raising the tax on vaping products in her budget ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
No 10 says Starmer ‘shares public anger’ at early prisoner releases but system facing paralysis without it – UK politics live
Downing Street says government ‘shocked’ at inheriting prisons crisis as hundreds of prisoners get early release. The funeral of Alex Salmond, the former Scottish first minister who died suddenly ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
UK asylum system would descend into chaos without more hotels, says minister
Angela Eagle said short-term solution necessary despite Labour election pledge to end use of accommodation. The asylum system would “descend into chaos” if Labour refused to open more hotels for ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Tuchel's hiring by England sparks dismay and resignation among British soccer coaches
British soccer managers have reacted with disappointment and a degree of resignation after a German, Thomas Tuchel, was hired to take charge of England ahead of a homegrown coachSports - ABC News - October 17 -
Ministers complain to Starmer over spending cuts
Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Biden meets with the prime minister of Slovenia
President Biden held a meeting with Prime Minister Robert Golob of the Republic of Slovenia at the White House where the two discussed the partnership between nations. Biden also thanked Slovenia ...Politics - NBC News - October 22 -
Lammy joins EU ministers meeting in post-Brexit 'reset'
David Lammy becomes the first foreign secretary since Brexit to take part in a regular meeting of EU ministers.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
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Government to give magistrates more sentencing powers
Magistrates in England and Wales will be able to jail offenders for up to 12 months from November to stop cases clogging up crown courts.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
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Kenya's president nominates interior minister as new deputy but high court orders halt to process
Kenya’s president has nominated the country’s interior minister as his new deputyWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
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Behind the Mysterious Downfall of China's Missing Foreign Minister
A three-part podcast series digs into why Qin Gang vanished from view in June 2023.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18 -
Israel’s government says a drone was launched toward the the prime minister’s house Saturday, with no casualties
Israel’s government says a drone was launched toward the the prime minister’s house Saturday, with no casualtiesWorld - ABC News - October 19 -
Ministers explore handing Post Office to sub-postmasters
The proposal is in its early stages and is one of many under consideration, sources told the BBC.Top stories - BBC News - October 19 -
Ministers explore plan to hand Post Office to subpostmasters
Campaigner Alan Bates says mutualisation won’t work as organisation will continue to need government subsidies. Ministers want to turn the Post Office into a co-operative and have asked business ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Minister gives up Grenfell role after objections
"Perception matters" says Rushanara Ali after her attendance at Franco-British conference sparks disquiet among Grenfell survivors.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
Ministers to oversee HS2 build as costs 'spiral'
The transport secretary also commissions a new independent review of the high-speed rail project.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
How to help your minister feel the bond market
A gascon’s guide to giltsWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Minister asked five times if landlords count as 'working people'
Treasury minister James Murray was pressed on what makes someone a "working" person ahead of next week's Budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
No tax rises in payslips for 'working people', vows minister
Bridget Phillipson refused to say if a small business owner was a "working person" in an interview with the BBC, ahead of Wednesday's Budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 27