Reform insiders express concern over Zahawi defection - as party hits lowest poll level in months
Reform UK insiders have told Sky News they fear the high profile defection of Nadhim Zahawi to their party may "look like naked opportunism".
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Peter Mandelson finally apologises for continuing his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein
Lord Mandelson has apologised for continuing to be friends with Jeffrey Epstein even after the paedophile financier's first conviction - days after refusing to do so.
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Reform UK insiders express concerns over Zahawi defection
Reform UK insiders have told Sky News they fear the high profile defection of Nadhim Zahawi to their party may "look like naked opportunism".
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'Tough choices' warning as Scottish Budget to be announced
Finance Secretary Shona Robison will announce the government's draft plans in a speech at Holyrood
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'We need housing help in the Scottish Budget - or I will never be independent'
People in Scotland tell BBC News what they need to hear in Shona Robison's Scottish Budget.
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BBC seeks dismissal of Trump's $5bn defamation lawsuit
Court papers filed on Monday show the broadcaster will argue the Florida court lacks "personal jurisdiction" over the BBC.
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Mandelson apologises for continuing friendship with Epstein - days after refusing to do so
Lord Mandelson has apologised for continuing to be friends with Jeffrey Epstein even after the paedophile financier's first conviction - days after refusing to do so.
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Minister will not be drawn on police chief future over ban on Israeli football fans
An independent report into the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans is expected this week.
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Half of children in drug and alcohol treatment under 15, BBC investigation finds
More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help.
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BBC will aim to have Trump's $5bn defamation lawsuit thrown out
Court papers filed on Monday show the broadcaster will argue the Florida court lacks "personal jurisdiction" over the BBC.
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'Workers don't deserve this' - health staff suffer over 72,000 attacks in five years
Around 21,000 took place in the Belfast Trust, which was more than double the number of the second highest.
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Where is the urgency in rebuilding the UK's national defence?
The lingering absence of a national plan for the defence of the UK is hard to comprehend given the potential for a wider war in Europe that was triggered by Russia's first invasion of Ukraine more than a decade ago.
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Footballer who made history by coming out as gay accuses old club of homophobia
Josh Cavallo, who made history in 2021 when he became the first man to come out as gay while playing elite football, has accused his old club of being "homophobic".
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Over 72,000 'appalling' attacks on NI health staff in five years
Around 21,000 took place in the Belfast Trust, which was more than double the number of the second highest.
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Mandelson makes personal apology for continuing Epstein friendship
The former ambassador apologises "unequivocally" for maintaining links with Epstein after 2008 conviction
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X could 'lose right to self regulate', says Starmer
It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.
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BBC to file motion to dismiss Trump defamation lawsuit over Panorama edit
The BBC will take steps to have Donald Trump's $10bn lawsuit over a January 6 Panorama edit thrown out, court documents show.
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Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums
More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help.
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Why Michael Sheen put his money on the line for new Welsh national theatre
The actor discusses spearheading the Welsh National Theatre and starring in its first production.
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I spent months investigating whether gut health affects ageing - and if I could hack my own gut to age better
Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was
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