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Hundreds of flights have been cancelled to destinations in the Middle East following developments on Saturday morning

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled to destinations in the Middle East following developments on Saturday morning

The MP for Makerfield in the North West has faced calls to resign from his ministerial post over claims that think tank Labour Together paid PR firm Apco Worldwide to look into the background of journalists in 2023, when Mr Simons was its director. He confirmed he had resigned from the role in a statement…

The MP for Makerfield in the North West has faced calls to resign from his ministerial post over claims that think tank Labour Together paid PR firm Apco Worldwide to look into the background of journalists in 2023, when Mr Simons was its director. He confirmed he had resigned from the role in a statement…

US and Israeli forces attacked Iran on Saturday morning (February 28) in what the two countries described as a “pre-emptive” strike against a Tehran government intent on developing nuclear weapons. The Prime Minister had previously joined European allies in condemning Iranian attacks on Middle Eastern countries following the strikes. Sir Keir has now confirmed that…

The stark warning from the Durham Miners’ Association (DMA) follows Labour’s defeat in Thursday’s by-election, which was won by the Green Party with a majority of 4,402. Reform UK finished second, with Labour pushed into third place. Alan Mardghum, secretary of the DMA, said: “The electorate of Gorton and Denton have sent a very clear…

Councillor John Mann, member for the Oatlands and Pannal division in Harrogate, has announced he has joined Reform UK The councillor was originally elected as a Conservative but stood down to become an independent member in November. Commenting on his decision to join Reform, Cllr Mann said: “I have joined Reform UK as Britain is…

He’s expected to talk to children, parents and carers, outlining that 1.3 million households in the North East will benefit from an average decrease of £117 to their energy bills. He will also highlight how the government’s plan for schools, published on Monday, will raise standards across the region. The Prime Minister will say that…

He’s expected to talk to children, parents and carers, outlining that 1.3 million households in the North East will benefit from an average decrease of £117 to their energy bills. He will also highlight how the government’s plan for schools, published on Monday, will raise standards across the region. The Prime Minister will say that…

At Walbottle Academy, near Newcastle, Mr Starmer outlined his plans for reforming education, including special educational needs and disability (SEND), as well as free school meals and breakfast clubs. Speaking during his visit, the Prime Minister said: “Very often we say that we want every child to go as far as their talent or ability…