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Labour reveals plans to reform the UK's justice system
Violent criminals could be released early and chemical castration pilot expanded.
Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Keir Starmer of siding with Hamas
Israel fights back against international pressure over its war in Gaza.
Ukraine: Trump anger at Russian bombardment
US Senate threatens Russia with more sanctions after drones attack Ukraine.
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Calls for investment ahead of spending review
We hear the cases for extra money, two weeks ahead of a government spending review.
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President Trump's sweeping tariffs are blocked following a federal court intervention.
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Starmer says UK moving to 'war-fighting readiness'
Starmer says UK moving to 'war-fighting readiness'.
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The Chancellor announces billions in transport spending in England
The Chancellor promises more trams, trains and buses outside London.
Bodies of two hostages recovered from Gaza
Israeli forces recover the bodies of a retired married couple from southern Gaza.
06/06/2025
Millions have winter fuel payment restored
Chancellor confirms U-turn, saying three-quarters of pensioners are now eligible.
Government confirms huge nuclear investment
Chancellor Rachel Reeves welcomes a “new era of nuclear power” in the UK
Chancellor unveils her spending review
Rachel Reeves sets out budgets for government departments in long-awaited spending review.
12/06/2025
