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Starmer tells Trump it is wrong to apply tariffs to allies over Greenland

Sir Keir Starmer has told Donald Trump that “applying tariffs on allies for pursuing the collective security of Nato allies is wrong” in a telephone call, Downing Street said.

Security services will not be exempt from Hillsborough Law says Nandy

The security services will not be “exempt” from the Hillsborough Law, the Culture Secretary has said amid fears from campaigners and backbench Labour MPs that the duty of candour is being watered down.

Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley calls for dramatic police reforms

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has called for sweeping reforms of the policing system, which he says needs to change “quite dramatically”.

Scottish AE waits over 12 hours surge by more than 7000 Lib Dem analysis

The number of people waiting more than 12 hours in A and E in Scotland has soared by more than 7000% in a decade, according to an analysis by the Scottish Liberal Democrats.

Four Lions star says he was asked about terrorism by airport security

Actor Adeel Akhtar says he was asked if he was linked to terrorist organisations by airport security when he travelled with his girlfriend to an audition in New York.

Trump announces new UK tariffs in Greenland row

The US President says a 10% tariff will be applied to all goods sent to the US from next month

Green Party calls for free bus passes for everyone under 22

The Green Party is calling for free bus travel in England for those under the age of 22.

Government criticised for glacial pace writing UN high seas treaty into law

The Government is moving at a “glacial pace” to ratify a landmark UN pact to protect delicate ecosystems in international waters, a coalition of green groups has said.

All GP surgeries in England to advertise Jesss Rule to prevent avoidable deaths

Jess’s Rule, a system which calls for family doctors to think again if a patient has had three appointments for their symptoms with no diagnosis, will be advertised in all GP practices across England from this week.

Concerns over unethical testing payout for infected blood victims

Concerns have been raised over the “ridiculous” compensation payment proposed for people who were the victims of unethical research, including boys who were infected with HIV and hepatitis as schoolchildren.

Would be copycat Southport killer locked up over terror manual

A would-be Southport copycat killer who wanted to attack a dance school and an Oasis reunion concert has been locked up for 14 months.

Husband jailed for life over wicked murder of wife

A husband who killed his wife and manipulated his own child in a “wicked” plot to get away with murder has been jailed for life.

Nurse hails victory for common sense after trans changing room ruling

One of a group of nurses who complained about sharing single-sex changing rooms with a trans colleague said “this is a victory for common sense and for every woman who simply wants to feel safe at work” after an employment tribunal ruled they had suffered harassment.

Drugs crisis inside prisons is systemic failure of health provision MSPs warn

The drugs crisis inside Scotland’s prisons is a manifestation of systemic health system failure, a Holyrood committee has said.

AI used to generate thousands more child abuse videos in 2025 campaigners warn

Paedophiles and other criminals used AI to generate thousands more child sexual abuse videos last year, contributing to record levels of the harrowing material found online, campaigners have warned.

Criminals detained in hospitals could lose thousands in benefits under plans

Convicted killers detained in hospitals under court order could lose thousands of pounds a year in benefit payments under new Government plans.

Cancellation of MPs visit to Bristol school unacceptable says Phillipson

The Education Secretary has said she will not rule out further action following claims a Bristol school “may have been intimidated into cancelling a visit” from their local MP who is Jewish.

Robert Jenrick attacks Tories as failed party as he defects to Reform

Robert Jenrick has accused the Tories for lacking the “stomach for the radical change this country needs” as he defected to Reform UK after being sacked from Kemi Badenoch’s frontbench.

NHS waiting list falls to lowest level in almost three years

The NHS waiting list for hospital treatment has fallen to its lowest level since early 2023, figures show.