The Starmer government has presented its inaugural budget, marking a significant milestone for Labour after more than a decade in opposition. The budget outlines proposed tax hikes aimed at addressing fiscal challenges while implementing cuts to public spending. This strategic approach is designed to balance the nation's financial health with the need for essential services, setting the stage for intense political debate as the government seeks to navigate a complex economic landscape.

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Donald Trump’s team accuses the UK Labour Party of election interference in the U.S. Trump's campaign complains to the Federal Election Commission of ‘illegal foreign assistance'. U.S. law states foreign nationals can't be paid to take part in campaign activity. UK's Labour Party had sent volunteers to campaign for Kamala Harris in the US election. Dispute began with a LinkedIn post from Labour's head of operations. Watch to know more!

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UK's foreign secretary David Lamy has called Britain's engagement with China pragmatic and necessary. Lammy's two-day visit includes a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday before visiting Shanghai to meet British businesses operating in China.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed a "Victory Plan" during a high-level meeting with UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. The talks focused on strengthening Ukraine's military and diplomatic efforts in its ongoing war against Russia. Zelensky emphasized the importance of international support, military aid, and strategic alliances to secure Ukraine’s sovereignty and future. Both Starmer and Rutte reaffirmed their countries' commitment to assisting Ukraine in its defense and post-war recovery. The meeting underscored Ukraine’s determination to plan for victory while navigating the complex dynamics of the conflict.

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Why can the UK Prime Minister not buy his own clothes, what is happening in the UK is ridiculous and the Prime Minister of the UK has become an object of ridicule there is no other way to describe what's going on... UK PM has paid for gifts worth more than £6,000 in a bid to salvage his reputation amid a growing scandal over freebies. Watch in for more details!

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was embroiled in controversy in September 2024 following claims that he had neglected to disclose a gift of several thousand pounds' worth of clothing that Labour Party contributor Waheed Alli, Baron Alli, had sent to his wife. Subsequently, there was discussion over how many presents Starmer had taken while leading the Labour Party.

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Elon Musk has trained his guns at the United Kingdom Government after he was denied an invitation to the country's upcoming investment Summit, over his post on the violent anti-immigration riots in the UK last month. Watch to know more.

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Almost three months after taking charge as UK's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer addressed the Labour Party Conference. Watch to know more.

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In a huge blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Labour members voted against his proposed winter fuel cuts on the final day of the party's conference in UK's Liverpool. Watch in for more details!

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Things are just not looking up for the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as his approval rating is at its lowest level. Watch to know more.

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#gravitas | UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, also the leader of the Labour party has avoided being investigated over a potential breach of parliamentary rules. The situation revolves around gifts that included designer clothes, garments, and alterations, purchased for Starmer’s wife, Victoria, by a long-time Labour supporter and donor. Starmer did not disclose details about the purchases within the stipulated time raising concerns and questions over ethics.

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UK, Italy to share intelligence against illegal migrants. UK PM Starmer lauds Italy PM Meloni's migration deal with Albania.

Italy and Britain join forces to intensify fight against human smugglers, says Meloni

As Governments push back bans on combustion vehicles and extend hybrid sales, the debate over sustainability is heating up. Critics argue that electric vehicles aren't as green as they seem, with concerns about battery waste and environmental impact. These policy shifts raise the questions: are hybrids and Evs truly the best path to a cleaner future, or are there overlooked alternatives?

UK pushes back on petrol car ban

Eight migrants drowned while crossing the English Channel on Sunday just weeks after 12 other died this month. Watch to know more.

UK Migrant Crisis: Eight migrants drown crossing English Channel

Vladimir Putin threatened to declare war on the West if Ukraine's supporters let it to deploy weapons further into Russia. President Joe Biden dismissed this threat. Although Kyiv has begged for the change, no decision was made right away when Biden and the prime minister of Britain met on Friday.

Biden, Starmer meets amid Ukraine's push for ease of restrictions

Six British diplomats were accused of espionage by Russia, and the country chose to remove them. The United Kingdom said that the "utterly baseless" action occurred many weeks ago and was related to its decision in May to restrict Moscow's diplomatic presence in London and to remove the credentials of an attaché at the Russian Embassy.

Russia expels 6 UK diplomats for sabotage, calls them 'threat'

Presidents Joe Biden of the United States and Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin's threats on Friday at their meeting to talk about Ukraine's requests to use missiles provided by the British against targets within Russia.

Starmer, Biden brush off Russia's war threat

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised on Thursday to deliver a 10-year plan to fix the National Health Service, saying there would be no more money without reform to a system an independent report found to be in critical condition.

UK PM Starmer blames Tory government for 'destroying the NHS'

UK's Labour govt working on a 10-year plan to fix the NHS

Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused his Conservative predecessors of leaving England's health service "broken" in his latest bid to shape the political narrative ahead of what is expected to be a challenging budget proposal next month.

Successive Tory-led administrations had caused "unforgivable" harm to the National Health Service in the 14 years before his Labour Party's landslide election win in July, Starmer said in the interview with the BBC scheduled to air on Sunday.

It was just the latest in a series of public appearances by the prime minister in which he's tried to deflect blame for the UK's escalating problems away from Labour.

“Everybody watching this who has used the NHS, or whose relatives have, knows that it’s broken,” Starmer said, according to excerpts released on Saturday. “That is unforgivable, the state of our NHS.”

This comes ahead of a report, expected on Sept. 12, that concludes the reforms under Conservative Health Secretary Andrew Lansley in 2012 were "hopelessly misconceived." Starmer said the review, by renowned surgeon Dr Ara Darzi, would reveal that too many children are "being let down" by the NHS.

The NHS, established under Prime Minister Clement Attlee's Labour government after World War II, has long been a pivotal issue in British politics. Its recent pressures - underlined by the increased waiting time for doctor's appointments since the Covid pandemic - have been one of the main factors contributing to a belief that the British state is in disarray.

But while Starmer has promised to improve public services, he has little money to devote to them, as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves weighs raising taxes and cutting the budget to pay for what she says is a £22 billion ($29 billion) "black hole" that the Conservatives left in the current year's budget. Starmer warned last month that Reeves's first fiscal plan on Oct. 30 would be "painful."

Victoria Atkins, the Conservatives' shadow health secretary, said that Labour's criticism of the Conservatives' record was nothing more than political opportunism. “Labour’s instinct is to politicise children’s health, rather than provide solutions and reform our NHS,” she said in a statement.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused his Conservative predecessors of leaving England's health service "broken" in his latest bid to shape the political narrative ahead of what is expected to be a challenging budget proposal next month.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused his Conservative predecessors of leaving England's health service "broken" in his latest bid to shape the political narrative ahead of what is expected to be a challenging budget proposal next month. Successive Tory-led administrations had caused "unforgivable" harm to the National Health Service in the 14 years before his Labour Party's landslide election win in July, Starmer said in the interview with the BBC scheduled to air on Sunday. It was just the latest in a series of public appearances by the prime minister in which he's tried to deflect blame for the UK's escalating problems away from Labour. “Everybody watching this who has used the NHS, or whose relatives have, knows that it’s broken,” Starmer said, according to excerpts released on Saturday. “That is unforgivable, the state of our NHS.” This comes ahead of a report, expected on Sept. 12, that concludes the reforms under Conservative Health Secretary Andrew Lansley in 2012 were "hopelessly misconceived." Starmer said the review, by renowned surgeon Dr Ara Darzi, would reveal that too many children are "being let down" by the NHS. The NHS, established under Prime Minister Clement Attlee's Labour government after World War II, has long been a pivotal issue in British politics. Its recent pressures - underlined by the increased waiting time for doctor's appointments since the Covid pandemic - have been one of the main factors contributing to a belief that the British state is in disarray. But while Starmer has promised to improve public services, he has little money to devote to them, as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves weighs raising taxes and cutting the budget to pay for what she says is a £22 billion ($29 billion) "black hole" that the Conservatives left in the current year's budget. Starmer warned last month that Reeves's first fiscal plan on Oct. 30 would be "painful." Victoria Atkins, the Conservatives' shadow health secretary, said that Labour's criticism of the Conservatives' record was nothing more than political opportunism. “Labour’s instinct is to politicise children’s health, rather than provide solutions and reform our NHS,” she said in a statement.

Starmer accuses Tories of leaving England’s health service ‘broken’

In the UK Prime Minister Starmer is facing significant challenge from within his own Labour party rebellion over slashed winter fuel payments.

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#Gravitas | The intensity of riots continues to rise unabated across the UK. It has shaken communities to their core and raised significant questions about the state of UK's society. The grief of families mourning the victims of a brutal stabbing rampage last week has been exploited by far-right groups, that has fueled violent riots across the country.

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The Prime Minister has said those caught being involved in riots across England and Northern Ireland can expect to be rapidly processed through the courts. Watch in for more details!

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Riots involving anti-immigration protesters erupted in towns and cities across the UK after false information spread on social media claiming that the suspect in last week's murder of three young girls in Southport was a radical Muslim migrant.

UK's Starmer condemns widespread violent protests in wake of Southport murders

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned social media companies that they must uphold laws that prohibit the incitement of violence online after misinformation around a fatal mass stabbing earlier in the week sparked violent scenes.

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UK PM Keir Starmer warns social media firms after Southport misinformation fuels riots

Violent clashes erupted in Southport, UK, after a tragic stabbing incident killed three young girls. Watch to know more.

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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says his first face-to-face talks with US President Joe Biden were an opportunity to "recommit" to Nato and the "special relationship" between the UK and US. Facing reporters in the White House, Sir Keir told the president: "The special relationship is so important. Watch to know more.

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One of the stark facts that emerged from the labour party's landslide win in the UK elections has been the significant reverses the party suffered in the areas with large Muslim populations. Watch in for more details!

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Rachel Reeves becomes Britain's first female finance minister after the Labour Party's landslide election victory on Friday.

Reeves, born on February 13, 1979, is a former chess champion and an ex-Bank of England economist who joined the party at the age of 16. She became the Labour's finance policy chief in 2021 and then served as the shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer. She has been a member of Parliament for Leeds West from 2010 to 2024. Now, the main question is: what will be her opening 'gambit' in this tricky fiscal situation?

The party has promised investments in health and education and also stressed the need to balance the books. Reeves has emphasised the need for fiscal stability amid public debt nearing 100 per cent of GDP, a level not seen since the 1960s. Reeves said in her opening remarks post-victory, 'And as Chancellor, I will put forward a new charter for budget responsibility, a new fiscal lock guaranteeing in law that any government making permanent and significant tax and spending changes will be subject to an independent forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility.'

Reeves also criticised previous financial reforms. 'Never again. Never again will we allow a repeat of the devastation that Liz Truss and the Tory party have inflicted upon family finances. Never again will a prime minister or chancellor be allowed to rush through plans that are uncosted, unscrutinised and wholly detached from economic reality,' she said.

Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has been vocal about boosting economic growth and the need for private capital investments. The party has announced reforms in the pensions and savings industry, which could potentially help Britain's businesses. Speculations surround tax reforms. However, analysts at JP Morgan expect the party's policies to be 'neutral' for the sector.

British Pound and Stocks surged on Friday following Labour's victory. But can this growth be sustained as economic realities kick in? Reeves seems confident about the future when she says, 'What people will be asking themselves at the next election is this - are me and my family better off with a Conservative government? And the answer is no.'

Rachel Reeves becomes Britain's first female finance minister after the Labour Party's landslide election victory on Friday. Reeves, born on February 13, 1979, is a former chess champion and an ex-Bank of England economist who joined the party at the age of 16.

Rachel Reeves becomes Britain's first female finance minister after the Labour Party's landslide election victory on Friday. Reeves, born on February 13, 1979, is a former chess champion and an ex-Bank of England economist who joined the party at the age of 16. She became the Labour's finance policy chief in 2021 and then served as the shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer. She has been a member of Parliament for Leeds West from 2010 to 2024. Now, the main question is: what will be her opening 'gambit' in this tricky fiscal situation? The party has promised investments in health and education and also stressed the need to balance the books. Reeves has emphasised the need for fiscal stability amid public debt nearing 100 per cent of GDP, a level not seen since the 1960s. Reeves said in her opening remarks post-victory, 'And as Chancellor, I will put forward a new charter for budget responsibility, a new fiscal lock guaranteeing in law that any government making permanent and significant tax and spending changes will be subject to an independent forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility.' Reeves also criticised previous financial reforms. 'Never again. Never again will we allow a repeat of the devastation that Liz Truss and the Tory party have inflicted upon family finances. Never again will a prime minister or chancellor be allowed to rush through plans that are uncosted, unscrutinised and wholly detached from economic reality,' she said. Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has been vocal about boosting economic growth and the need for private capital investments. The party has announced reforms in the pensions and savings industry, which could potentially help Britain's businesses. Speculations surround tax reforms. However, analysts at JP Morgan expect the party's policies to be 'neutral' for the sector. British Pound and Stocks surged on Friday following Labour's victory. But can this growth be sustained as economic realities kick in? Reeves seems confident about the future when she says, 'What people will be asking themselves at the next election is this - are me and my family better off with a Conservative government? And the answer is no.'

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A new dawn is rising on Britain that will see the Labour Party return to power after 14 years in a landslide election victory. For the UK's Conservatives who will now sit among the opposition, the 2024 election results were only the last push to the ditch that started with Brexit and progressed through misgoverning, scandal and infights.

The soon-to-be former prime minister Rishi Sunak, in a manner of speaking, became the last one in line holding the baby handed over to him by previous prime ministers from his party.

And it was indeed a revolving door of prime ministers. Between 2010 and 2024, there were five: David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak.

Cameron set the ball rolling for the downfall of Tories with the Brexit referendum in 2016. While he himself was confident that Britons would vote in favour of staying within the European Union, the party itself fought against him, led by so-called 'Brexiteers' like Boris Johnson.&nbsp;

Once the referendum favoured Brexit, Cameron had no other option but to quit, which led to Theresa May taking charge.

The national mood was in favour of Brexit, and even a sense of national pride spread in the nation, as much of the population, the rural folk and working class in particular, thought Britain's exit from EU would lead to an exodus of European workers and businesses out of UK, which will benefit local labour, businesses and industry.&nbsp;

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But year after year, data seemed to suggest that the cost of Brexit exceeded the benefits. On trade, Britain scrambled to find alternative partners in the Commonwealth, particularly India, with which it is negotiating a free trade deal. The European labour exodus did only create shortages, that had to be filled with immigration from elsewhere, again from Commonwealth countries like India.

Despite all these, an overconfident May called a snap poll in 2017, with the intention of increasing the Conservative majority accruing from the 'success' of Brexit. That was not to be. The Conservatives did win, but they lost five seats from the previous tally.&nbsp;

During the years running up to the 2017 election and after that, Boris Johnson emerged as a more robust advocate for British conservatism and protectionism. With a mix of populist right-wing rhetoric and insider politics, Boris managed to oust May in an inner-party coup, mainly arising from her inability to pass the Brexit legislation in parliament. He led the Tories to victory in yet another snap election in 2019, with one of the biggest majorities for the party.

As Boris was affirming his grip on power, Covid pandemic hit, making UK one of the greatest sufferers.

It was followed by the so-called 'partygate' scandal, which exposed how Prime Minister Boris Johnson and others were flouting Covid norms they had set for common folk, by holding parties in official premises.&nbsp;

Infightings, backstabbing and no-trust motions followed, with Liz Truss replacing Boris, only to become the shortest-serving PM of UK, defeated by opposition within the party to her budget and economic reform plans.&nbsp;

In place of Truss came Rishi Sunak, the first Asian and Indian-origin prime minister of Britain.

Throughout his career, Sunak was fighting the twin flames of cost of living crisis in the UK, and the no-holds-barred squabbles and clamour for Tory leadership. His erstwhile allies, notably Suella Braverman who became UK home secretary, left the cabinet over issues ranging from immigration reform to British economy.

Added to these were Sunak's image as a rich PM out of touch with the nation and its problems, particularly exacerbated by the wealth of his wife Akshata Murty, the daughter of Indian tech titan Narayana Murty.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-general-elections-2024-how-uk-voted-key-constituency-wise-winners-and-losers-738198">UK General elections 2024: How UK voted- Key constituency-wise winners and losers</a>

In a way, Sunak's troubles are now over, and Britain has got a more decisive verdict in the form of the return of Labour for the first time since 2010.

But the damage has been done for Tories. So many top party leaders, at least 11 of them cabinet members, have lost the election.

They include Penny Mordaunt, the leader of the House of Commons, Grant Shapps and Jacob Rees-Mogg.

While he himself won the &nbsp;Richmond and Northallerton constituency, Sunak conceded defeat for his party.

He said there is much to learn from the "sobering verdict", adding, "I take responsibility for the loss."

Suella Braverman, meanwhile, won her seat of Fareham and Waterlooville.

Boris Johnson, who stayed away during much of campaigning, returned in the last days to the podium, only to 'dance on Sunak's grave' as one report put it. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

A new dawn is rising on Britain that will see the Labour Party return to power after 14 years in a landslide election victory. For the UK's Conservatives who will now sit among the opposition, the 2024 election results were only the last push to the ditch that started with Brexit and progressed through misgoverning, scandal and infights.

A new dawn is rising on Britain that will see the Labour Party return to power after 14 years in a landslide election victory. For the UK's Conservatives who will now sit among the opposition, the 2024 election results were only the last push to the ditch that started with Brexit and progressed through misgoverning, scandal and infights. The soon-to-be former prime minister Rishi Sunak, in a manner of speaking, became the last one in line holding the baby handed over to him by previous prime ministers from his party. And it was indeed a revolving door of prime ministers. Between 2010 and 2024, there were five: David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak. Cameron set the ball rolling for the downfall of Tories with the Brexit referendum in 2016. While he himself was confident that Britons would vote in favour of staying within the European Union, the party itself fought against him, led by so-called 'Brexiteers' like Boris Johnson. Once the referendum favoured Brexit, Cameron had no other option but to quit, which led to Theresa May taking charge. The national mood was in favour of Brexit, and even a sense of national pride spread in the nation, as much of the population, the rural folk and working class in particular, thought Britain's exit from EU would lead to an exodus of European workers and businesses out of UK, which will benefit local labour, businesses and industry. Watch | UK Elections 2024: Labour wins, Ready to change our country for the better says Starmer × But year after year, data seemed to suggest that the cost of Brexit exceeded the benefits. On trade, Britain scrambled to find alternative partners in the Commonwealth, particularly India, with which it is negotiating a free trade deal. The European labour exodus did only create shortages, that had to be filled with immigration from elsewhere, again from Commonwealth countries like India. Despite all these, an overconfident May called a snap poll in 2017, with the intention of increasing the Conservative majority accruing from the 'success' of Brexit. That was not to be. The Conservatives did win, but they lost five seats from the previous tally. During the years running up to the 2017 election and after that, Boris Johnson emerged as a more robust advocate for British conservatism and protectionism. With a mix of populist right-wing rhetoric and insider politics, Boris managed to oust May in an inner-party coup, mainly arising from her inability to pass the Brexit legislation in parliament. He led the Tories to victory in yet another snap election in 2019, with one of the biggest majorities for the party. As Boris was affirming his grip on power, Covid pandemic hit, making UK one of the greatest sufferers. It was followed by the so-called 'partygate' scandal, which exposed how Prime Minister Boris Johnson and others were flouting Covid norms they had set for common folk, by holding parties in official premises. Infightings, backstabbing and no-trust motions followed, with Liz Truss replacing Boris, only to become the shortest-serving PM of UK, defeated by opposition within the party to her budget and economic reform plans. In place of Truss came Rishi Sunak, the first Asian and Indian-origin prime minister of Britain. Throughout his career, Sunak was fighting the twin flames of cost of living crisis in the UK, and the no-holds-barred squabbles and clamour for Tory leadership. His erstwhile allies, notably Suella Braverman who became UK home secretary, left the cabinet over issues ranging from immigration reform to British economy. Added to these were Sunak's image as a rich PM out of touch with the nation and its problems, particularly exacerbated by the wealth of his wife Akshata Murty, the daughter of Indian tech titan Narayana Murty. Also read: UK General elections 2024: How UK voted- Key constituency-wise winners and losers In a way, Sunak's troubles are now over, and Britain has got a more decisive verdict in the form of the return of Labour for the first time since 2010. But the damage has been done for Tories. So many top party leaders, at least 11 of them cabinet members, have lost the election. They include Penny Mordaunt, the leader of the House of Commons, Grant Shapps and Jacob Rees-Mogg. While he himself won the Richmond and Northallerton constituency, Sunak conceded defeat for his party. He said there is much to learn from the "sobering verdict", adding, "I take responsibility for the loss." Suella Braverman, meanwhile, won her seat of Fareham and Waterlooville. Boris Johnson, who stayed away during much of campaigning, returned in the last days to the podium, only to 'dance on Sunak's grave' as one report put it. (With inputs from agencies)

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