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US President Joe Biden's decision to send cluster bombs to Ukraine is set to spark a diplomatic row with the UK, despite Britain's ban on the controversial weapons. The cluster bombs, which can cause widespread harm to civilians and remain lethal for years after use, are
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The government's recently announced 15-year plan to boost NHS staff numbers has sparked controversy after a leaked email appeared to suggest that the Conservative Party had borrowed the idea from Labour. The email, written by current Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, revealed that the government had adopted Labour's
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A damning video showing Conservative campaign staff partying during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown has sparked outrage, further damaging the reputation of Boris Johnson's successor, Rishi Sunak. The footage, allegedly taken on December 14, 2020, at the Conservative Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ) in London, reveals attendees drinking, dancing, and joking
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer landed some blows on the Prime Minister over the honours system, but Rishi Sunak easily deflected the attacks, pointing out Labour's own history of questionable appointments. The Prime Minister also countered by highlighting Labour's own economic record, a move that seemed
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The public inquiry into the British government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has begun, shedding light on the country's lack of preparedness and heart-wrenching stories of families who lost loved ones. The hearings will examine various aspects of the pandemic, including government decision-making, lockdowns, vaccine development,
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Britain's Conservatives are embroiled in a new round of turmoil after Boris Johnson, who was tangling with the government and a parliamentary committee over a probe into his breaches of COVID-19 restrictions, abruptly announced his resignation as an MP. The move effectively pre-empted the committee's report,
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The UK Government aims to tackle the rising health problems and £6.5 billion cost to the NHS of obesity by increasing access to specialist weight management services. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a £40 million pilot scheme to explore the use of new drugs to combat obesity, with
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Rishi Sunak, the UK's prime minister, will travel to Washington this week to meet with US President Joe Biden to discuss the development and regulation of artificial intelligence. Sunak aims to exert British leadership in AI, building on the idea of creating a "Cern for AI,"
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The UK is in discussions with the US over potential restrictions on domestic companies making investments in critical industries in China. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak mentioned that the government is tracking US President Joe Biden's proposals to limit investments in certain parts of the Chinese economy, which have
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has stated that European car manufacturers, including Stellantis, have expressed concerns that a post-Brexit tariff on car parts for electric vehicles could force them to quit the UK. The tariff, which is set to be implemented in January, would impose taxes on electric vehicles that
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As Rishi Sunak vowed to lead a government with "integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level," his actions have drawn significant attention for contradicting his campaign promises. A series of pledges he made during the 2019 Conservative manifesto and his bid to become party leader have been rapidly
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Patients will be able to access prescription medicines and oral contraception directly from pharmacies under a new blueprint to ease pressure on GP appointments. The reform, backed by £645 million of spending, aims to free up 15 million GP surgery slots over the next two years, with pharmacists able to
