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Starmer declines to rule out tech tax changes as part of future trade deal

Starmer declines to rule out tech tax changes as part of future trade deal

Starmer declines to rule out tech tax changes as part of future trade deal

09 May 2025

The Prime Minister said discussions are ‘ongoing’, but that the agreement announced on Thursday ‘doesn’t cover’ the digital services tax.


Real conclave was nothing like the film, says cardinal

Real conclave was nothing like the film, says cardinal

Real conclave was nothing like the film, says cardinal

09 May 2025

The film stars British actor Ralph Fiennes as well as Hollywood actors Isabella Rossellini and Stanley Tucci.


Starmer to join European leaders in Kyiv for ‘coalition of the willing’ talks

Starmer to join European leaders in Kyiv for ‘coalition of the willing’ talks

Starmer to join European leaders in Kyiv for ‘coalition of the willing’ talks

09 May 2025

It comes after US President Donald Trump called for ‘ideally’ a 30-day ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow.


Royal Navy warship shadows Russian submarine through English Channel

Royal Navy warship shadows Russian submarine through English Channel

Royal Navy warship shadows Russian submarine through English Channel

09 May 2025

The HMS Tyne kept a check on the kilo-class submarine Krasnodar as it travelled back to Russia.


Fact check: US trade deal and Indian air strikes

Fact check: US trade deal and Indian air strikes

Fact check: US trade deal and Indian air strikes

09 May 2025

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.


Former US congressmen tells BBC libel trial Adams had reputation as ‘dependable’

Former US congressmen tells BBC libel trial Adams had reputation as ‘dependable’

Former US congressmen tells BBC libel trial Adams had reputation as ‘dependable’

09 May 2025

Former Irish Republican leader Gerry Adams is suing the BBC over accusations contained in a broadcast of the Spotlight documentary series.


Murder trial jury shown photos of ‘gravesite’ in Satchwell home

Murder trial jury shown photos of ‘gravesite’ in Satchwell home

Murder trial jury shown photos of ‘gravesite’ in Satchwell home

09 May 2025

A Garda photographer described photographing the site in Tina Satchwell’s home where her remains were found.


Holyrood to appoint independent expert to review MSP complaints process

Holyrood to appoint independent expert to review MSP complaints process

Holyrood to appoint independent expert to review MSP complaints process

09 May 2025

The move follows the decision last year to suspend former health Secretary Michael Matheson for 27 days.


Police seize drugs worth up to £108,000

Police seize drugs worth up to £108,000

Police seize drugs worth up to £108,000

09 May 2025

Officers said investigations are continuing.


Officers who confronted Southport attacker nominated for bravery awards

Officers who confronted Southport attacker nominated for bravery awards

Officers who confronted Southport attacker nominated for bravery awards

09 May 2025

Sergeant Gregory Gillespie, Constable Luke Holden and PCSO Timothy Parry were the first on the scene of the attack on July 29.


Davey urges Lib Dem councils to ‘speak with one voice’ on social care

Davey urges Lib Dem councils to ‘speak with one voice’ on social care

Davey urges Lib Dem councils to ‘speak with one voice’ on social care

09 May 2025

The party leader addressed councillors following last week’s local elections.


Ukraine ‘absolute focus’ for UK and northern European allies – Sir Keir Starmer

Ukraine ‘absolute focus’ for UK and northern European allies – Sir Keir Starmer

Ukraine ‘absolute focus’ for UK and northern European allies – Sir Keir Starmer

09 May 2025

The Prime Minister was in Norway on Friday for a series of meetings.


Teacher given 12-year jail term for ‘brutal and frenzied’ knife attack

Teacher given 12-year jail term for ‘brutal and frenzied’ knife attack

Teacher given 12-year jail term for ‘brutal and frenzied’ knife attack

09 May 2025

Matthew Jones attacked Emma Kirk in Bath in February last year.


Fact check: New guidance for veterans’ housing came into force in December

Fact check: New guidance for veterans’ housing came into force in December

Fact check: New guidance for veterans’ housing came into force in December

09 May 2025

A widely shared online post made reference to a Bill to help veterans on housing lists.


Dua Lipa among stars urging PM to protect creative industry amid copyright fears

Dua Lipa among stars urging PM to protect creative industry amid copyright fears

Dua Lipa among stars urging PM to protect creative industry amid copyright fears

09 May 2025

Signatories to the letter also include Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, Russell T Davies and Robbie Williams.


Relaxing lottery rules in NI ‘would hand charities multimillion funding boost’

Relaxing lottery rules in NI ‘would hand charities multimillion funding boost’

Relaxing lottery rules in NI ‘would hand charities multimillion funding boost’

09 May 2025

MLA Sian Mulholland has proposed a private member’s bill that would enable operators like the People’s Postcode Lottery to set up in the region.


Man admits urging vulnerable woman to seriously self-harm and to kill herself

Man admits urging vulnerable woman to seriously self-harm and to kill herself

Man admits urging vulnerable woman to seriously self-harm and to kill herself

09 May 2025

Tyler Webb, 22, was the first person in the country to be charged with encouraging serious self-harm under the Online Safety Act 2023.


Pope Leo XIV watched Conclave film before secret vote, his brother says

Pope Leo XIV watched Conclave film before secret vote, his brother says

Pope Leo XIV watched Conclave film before secret vote, his brother says

09 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV’s older brother John Prevost said he and the new pontiff also played Wordle together ahead of the vote.


Catholics flock to Westminster Cathedral to offer thanks for new pope

Catholics flock to Westminster Cathedral to offer thanks for new pope

Catholics flock to Westminster Cathedral to offer thanks for new pope

09 May 2025

Worshippers outside the place of worship said the new pontiff should focus on humility, peace and the poor.


Ukraine to host ‘coalition of the willing’ talks, says Zelensky

Ukraine to host ‘coalition of the willing’ talks, says Zelensky

Ukraine to host ‘coalition of the willing’ talks, says Zelensky

09 May 2025

Military officers from around 30 countries have been involved in drawing up plans for the coalition.


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