When silhouetted against the symbolism – as French media proudly insist – of King Charles choosing France for his first state visit at month’s end, this weekend is very much…
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SNP Leadership: Scottish Independence Support at 46%, Poll Says
by Lucas Hayesby Lucas HayesThe YouGov survey for Sky News also shows strong criticism of the government’s handling of the NHS, and many respondents doubted whether the candidates in the running to take over…
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The relationship between China and Australia has slowed down. Is the Orcus nuclear submarine still necessary?
US President Biden, British Prime Minister Sunak and Australian Prime Minister Albanese will gather at the US Naval Base in California on March 13 to discuss Australia’s purchase of nuclear…
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Rishi Sunak hails UK’s alliances as ‘source of strength’ ahead of nuclear-powered submarines meeting
The prime minister is set to meet US President Joe Biden and Australian leader Anthony Albanese – and ministers hope a deal to purchase British-designed submarines will be announced. Rishi…
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Church of England backs plans to bless gay couples
by Kit Westby Kit WestThe Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, warned the Church’s parliament not to give in to the “fear of a slippery slope” when debating plans to bless same-sex…
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The Duchess of Cornwall had a surprise encounter with her former prep school teacher during a visit to the county. She and the Duke of Cornwall were on their first…
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The people of West Lancashire will soon have a new MP after constituents went to the polls in a by-election. The vote was triggered when Labour veteran Rosie Cooper, who…
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European Parliament, NATO supports Hybrid Toolbox
by Flynn Owenby Flynn OwenBrussels (22/2 – 50) The European Union’s plan to implement the EU Hybrid Toolbox (EUHT), which was launched last year, has received supports from the EU Parliament and the North…
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The changes, including the creation of four new ministries, focus on energy and net zero targets and come amid a cost-of-living crisis and a series of public sector strikes. British…
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Zelenskyy tells UK MPs Ukraine needs ‘wings for freedom’
by Keegan Rossby Keegan RossThe Ukrainian president’s appeal comes as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the UK will train Ukrainian pilots on “NATO-standard fighter jets.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited to UK on Wednesday…