Donald Trump’s decision to dismantle USAID and halt its £55bn of spending has far-reaching consequences. Vaccination programmes, clean water projects, food aid and humanitarian work have all been abruptly halted, causing distress to millions of vulnerable people around the globe. Refugee resettlement has also been badly hit. The US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants has... Read more »
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Kemi Badenoch has revealed that the last Conservative government considered increasing funding for defence but decided it was impossible because the state was spending “so much on welfare.” The Tory leader, who served as a cabinet minister in the last government, has now urged Labour to “rewire” the economy in order to now find the... Read more »
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Keir Starmer will meet US president Donald Trump next week, No 10 has confirmed. The confirmation came as the prime minister called on European allies to “step up” when it comes to both defensive capabilities and increasing defence spending Asked on Monday morning about comments made by US vice-president JD Vance on free speech in... Read more »
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In her ARC speech, Kemi Badenoch took aim at DEI, mass migration, “taking the knee” and claimed “some cultures are better than others”
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Keir Starmer the methodical lawyer and Keir Starmer the ruthless politician still vie for supremacy.
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Under the eye of a Michelin-starred chef, Home Kitchen is serving up the finest quality food alongside the chance for a marginalised group to transform their lives
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Cleaning up, under the radar: from landmines to refuse lying in subterranean caves, these people are tackling less-visible pollution
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Discarded fishing nets pose a grave threat to marine life. Our writer joins the volunteers who are determined to retrieve this ‘ghost gear’
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The world got 31 new ‘wetland cities’, beavers saved Czech taxpayers £1m, and a UK city mooted a basic income, plus more
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Roses are red, violets are blue – but you can choose green when it comes to flowers say these florists, on Valentine’s Day and beyond
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European officials not part of discussions as Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns his country will not recognise peace deals made without Ukrainian participation
Back when Europe was still looking to America with hope, and not despair and confusion, a US musical perfectly captured the nature of the conversations we are going to see today:
No one really knows how the game is played
The art of the trade
How the sausage gets made
We just assume that it happens
But no one else is in the room where it happens
When you got skin in the game, you stay in the game
But you don’t get a win unless you play in the game
Oh, you get love for it
You get hate for it
But you get nothing if you
Wait for it
I wanna be (Where it happens)
I’ve got to be, I’ve got to be (I wanna be in the room where it happens)
In that room (The room where it happens)
In that big ol’ room (The room where it happens)
Exclusive: Whitehall source expects bills in England, Scotland and Wales to rise by about £9 a month over the next three months
Ed Miliband has urged the energy watchdog to take swift action as it emerged that the typical energy bill could soar by more than £100 a year amid a rise in global gas prices.
A Whitehall source said they expected bills in England, Scotland and Wales to increase by about £9 a month over the next three months in a blow to government plans to tackle the cost of living.
Continue reading...Experts say greater awareness is needed of the misery that can be caused by the condition
More than 44,000 children were admitted to hospital with constipation last year, according to NHS figures that highlight the potentially serious health consequences of the condition.
Data for England and Wales reveals a 60% rise in hospital diagnoses of constipation in primary schoolchildren in the past decade, with increases also seen in preschool and secondary age groups. Experts say greater awareness is needed of the physical harm and misery that can be caused by the condition, which is sometimes trivialised.
Continue reading...Exclusive: Property developer making trademark challenge claims the spy franchise is in mortal danger
“James Bond will not die on our watch,” the businessman challenging the ownership of the rights to 007’s name has said, claiming he is motivated by concerns about the future of the multibillion-pound global spy franchise.
The Guardian revealed on Friday that Josef Kleindienst, the Austrian property developer who is building a $5bn luxury resort complex called the Heart of Europe on six artificial islands off Dubai, is challenging the trademark ownership of the James Bond name in the UK and the European Union.
Continue reading...Two people in critical condition airlifted to nearby trauma centre and one child taken by ambulance to hospital
A plane carrying 80 people crash landed at Toronto Pearson airport yesterday, flipping upside down and leaving at least 18 people injured.
Video from the scene showed a Delta Air Lines plane belly-up on snow-covered tarmac and people walking away.
Continue reading...Singer Lily Allen has opened up about a “painful lesson learnt” during her recent stint at a treatment facility, amid reports she has separated from her husband, Stranger Thingsstar David Harbour.
Billionaire’s role in Donald Trump’s administration is limited to senior adviser and employee status, court filing reveals
Trump's plan to talk directly with Putin to end the Ukraine war was slammed as risky for Ukraine's independence and Europe's safety, while a few supporters saw it as a fast fix
Is it still safe to fly? The Independent’s Travel Correspondent Simon Calder explains all you need to know after a Delta Air Lines plane crash.
Chrissi Kelly is undergoing pioneering treatment after losing the sense in 2012
Consett, County Durham – In a significant development for the town of Consett, Farmfoods is set to open a new supermarket on the previously vacant land at Ponds Court, a move that was met with unanimous approval from Durham County Council’s planning committee on Thursday (November 28th). The decision marks a positive step towards regenerating […]
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A Special Day at The Hub Consett The 12th of February marked a significant milestone for The Hub Consett as they celebrated their third anniversary with a lively and heartwarming event. This local gem has truly embedded itself into the heart of our community, becoming a hub of activity, creativity, and support for everyone in […]
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At Shotley Bridge Nursery School, the Great Outdoors isn’t just a playground—it’s a classroom, a wonderland, and an endless source of inspiration. Our passion for nature and outdoor learning shapes every aspect of our approach to early childhood education, creating an environment where children can flourish, explore, and develop a lifelong love for the natural […]
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Perched atop a hill in Annfield Plain, with views stretching across the fields to Lanchester and Consett, sits the headquarters of the Lanchester Group. You might spot the Group’s wind turbines on the horizon as you drive between Consett and Stanley. You may be more familiar with the names of the Group’s individual businesses – […]
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On the morning of February 24th, 1923, a routine ascent from the depths of Medomsley Colliery turned into one of the darkest chapters in Consett’s mining history. As the community nears the centenary of this catastrophe, we reflect on the events and the lasting impact on the families and the mining heritage of the region. […]
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WEST Lothian Council will invest £100m in council housing investment proposals and rent over the next three years. The proposed plans will see an investment of £17.8m in creating and acquiring new homes. The “new build programme” will deliver 150 additional new council houses, including new builds and open market acquisition additions (where the council […]
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POLICE Scotland are appealing for information following a fire in the Leith area of Edinburgh. The fire was reported around midnight on Sunday at a block of flats on Prince Regent Street. The fire is being treated as wilful, and the police are now appealing for anyone with information, or footage of the incident on […]
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A COUPLE who are desperately searching for housing have had an application in Edinburgh rejected due to them having a child. The pair have rallied against the housing market after they and their infant child were rejected from renting the £1,025-a-month property on Roseneath Terrace in the Scottish capital. The parents applied to the property […]
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AN EDINBURGH bloke has issued a hilarious warning to locals after an overly friendly squirrel climbed his leg in an attempt to get into his pockets. The unnamed man was strolling through Princes Street Gardens on Friday when he claims he was accosted by the rowdy rodent. The squirrel reportedly tried to empty his pockets, […]
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AHEAD of the upcoming Edinburgh budget being approved later this week, many public sectors are facing cuts, despite a proposed council tax hike. The council has been urged to allocate funding to the third sector, to avoid an increase in forced closures and redundancies. As Edinburgh Leisure faces financial difficulties, they have been forced to […]
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Victory would give Arne Slot’s side ten-point advantage over Arsenal in the title race
Steve Borthwick’s side hoping to finally end Calcutta Cup losing streak after last-gasp France win at Twickenham
Renewed interest in Vatican tradition on back of Conclave winning at the Baftas
The White House has said in a declaration that Elon Musk has “no authority to make government decisions” despite appearing to have a US government position in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). After previously being named by President Donald Trump to lead the US government’s newly created DOGE alongside Republican former presidential candidate Vivek […]
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Elon Musk has appeared to respond to claims that he’s welcomed his 13th child with MAGA commentator Ashley St. Clair. The author of the anti-trans Elephants Are Not Birds book alleged that she gave birth to the billionaire’s baby five months ago. St. Clair, 26, took to Musk’s social media site X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday […]
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Pattie Gonia has given fans a history lesson on the right to experience joy despite the bleak state of the world, calling it “a strategy to fight back”. The drag queen and environmental activist took to Instagram on Monday (17 February) to share why it’s important to find joy when the weight of the world […]
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The BBC has cast a Sex Education star in its upcoming dystopian LGBTQ+ drama The Dream Lands, based on Rosa Rankin-Gee’s sci-fi thriller book Dreamland. According to the official synopsis, the new six-part drama is “set in a near-future Margate, against a backdrop of soaring inequality. The Dream Lands tells the story of Chance and her family, a young […]
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Hit HBO show The White Lotus is back on our screens, and with it comes a whole new cast of characters for us to get to know, including French-Canadian actress Charlotte Le Bon, who plays Chloe, and Sam Nivola (Lochlan). Previous seasons of The White Lotus were set in Hawaii and Italy respectively, but the […]
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