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Trump calls UK response to Iran strikes 'very disappointing'

Trump described Starmer’s response as “very disappointing”. He said Starmer appeared to be “worried about the legality” of the strikes and added that the shift in stance took “far too much time”.

UK Introduces 30-Month Refugee Status Reviews
UK

UK tightens asylum system with 30-month reviews for refugees

After 30 months, "refugees with a continuing need for sanctuary will have their protection renewed, while those whose countries are now deemed safe will be expected to return home".

Josh Simons
UK

Starmer faces fresh setback as minister Josh Simons resigns

The departure also follows calls earlier this month from within Labour for Starmer to resign after policy U-turns and missteps.

Jeremy Corbyn
UK

Corbyn takes control after Your Party vote

In Thursday’s vote, Corbyn’s The Many group won 14 seats, while Zarah Sultana’s Grassroots Left slate secured seven.

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UK

Asylum claims fall four per cent as Channel arrivals rise

Home Office figures showed 100,625 people applied for asylum in Britain last year, down four per cent from 2024, but still more than double pre-pandemic levels.

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UK

Labour loses Gorton and Denton seat to Greens in by-election

The outcome in a seat Labour has held for decades points to pressure on the party from both sides of the political spectrum. It is likely to raise questions about how long Starmer can remain in office.

Ocado
Business

Ocado to cut 1,000 jobs under cost-saving plan

"It's about 1,000 people, it's less than 5 per cent of our global workforce. About two thirds of those jobs are in the UK, about half of the jobs are from our R&D team," CEO Tim Steiner said on Thursday.

AI Impact Summit
Business

India can bridge global AI divide: Aalok Mehta

Mehta, who took part in events at the summit, said India’s scale and experience placed it in a dis­tinct position in these discussions, as the country could “act as a bridge between advanced econo­mies and emerging markets.”