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Fixing social care is urgent, says minister, after claims of deadlock
Source have told the BBC there is a "genuine impasse" at the top of government over how to reform the system.Top stories - BBC News - 7 hours ago -
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 -
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 -
UK will allay Trump concerns over Chagos Islands, says minister, as Priti Patel says Tories opposed to deal– as it happened
Stephen Doughty, foreign office minister, says if UK had not negotiated a deal with Mauritius, ‘a legally binding decision against UK seemed inevitable’. Wes Streeting has now delivered his ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Netanyahu sacks defense minister
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, an Israeli official confirmed to The Hill. Netanyahu and Gallant have clashed publicly over the course of the ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires his defense minister
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
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 -
Netanyahu Faces Backlash for Firing Israel’s Defense Minister
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dismissal of Yoav Gallant was seen as a risky step as Israel fights wars on two fronts. Opposition leaders said the move put national security at risk.World - The New York Times - November 7 -
Starmer tightens rules on gifts to ministers
It comes after the PM and other cabinet ministers have faced criticism for accepting freebies.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Will Democrats be able to claim the House majority?
With about 54 seats in the House yet to be called, Democrats are hopeful that they can claim the House majority by winning over swing districts in New York and California. In several battleground ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
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 -
MP disturbance matter for police, says minister
The MP for Runcorn appeared to be shouting at a man warning him 'he will never threaten an MP again'.Top stories - BBC News - October 27 -
Justice minister calls on McCartney victims to come forward
Naomi Long says anyone who goes to police about this will be 'treated as a victim and not a criminal'.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Alex Salmond laid to rest in funeral near family home
A private service has been held at Strichen Parish Church in Aberdeenshire.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
The minister taking a chainsaw to Argentina’s statute book
Deregulation tsar Federico Sturzenegger targets country’s entire body of law in bid to create world’s freest economyWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
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Netanyahu fires Israel’s defence minister Gallant
Prime minister said ‘significant gaps’ had emerged over the management of the warBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
Netanyahu Fires Yoav Gallant, Israel’s Defense Minister
The minister, Yoav Gallant, differed with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the conduct of the war in Gaza and domestic political issues.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
Israel's Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister Gallant
The move follows months of disagreement over the handling of the wars in Gaza and Lebanon.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
Protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires defence minister
Benjamin Netanyahu says there is a "crisis of trust" between him and Yoav Gallant, and replaces him with Israel Katz.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Netanyahu fires Gallant as Israel's defense minister
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, a long-rumored move that was announced on Election Day in the U.S.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
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Who Is Israel Katz, Israel’s New Defense Minister?
The prime minister has replaced an experienced former general with Mr. Katz, who had been foreign minister and who has staunchly supported Israel’s right-wing government.World - The New York Times - November 6 -
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Who Is Gideon Saar, Israel’s New Foreign Minister?
Over the years, he has been both a supporter and foe of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.World - The New York Times - November 6 -
German government collapses as Scholz sacks finance minister
Departure of Christian Lindner marks the end of the country’s unpopular three-party administrationWorld - Financial Times - November 6
