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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's arrest has prompted US politicians to call for Donald Trump to be "held accountable" over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew arrest piles ramps up US pressure for Trump to be "held accountable"
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February 19, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's arrest has prompted US politicians to call for Donald Trump to be "held accountable" over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
They say the bookies are never wrong.
'By-election is defining moment in UK politics - don't let Reform poison in'
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February 19, 2026 at 5:25 PM
They say the bookies are never wrong.
Donald Trump's U-turn on the Chagos Islands deal was prompted by the UK not agreeing to let him launch strikes on Iran from British bases, it has been claimed.
UK 'hasn't agreed' to Donald Trump launching strikes on Iran from Britain
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February 19, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Donald Trump's U-turn on the Chagos Islands deal was prompted by the UK not agreeing to let him launch strikes on Iran from British bases, it has been claimed.
Gordon Brown has revealed he's written to several police forces with new information about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Gordon Brown hands police new Andrew dossier and demands sex trafficking probe
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February 19, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Gordon Brown has revealed he's written to several police forces with new information about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The UK's Chagos Islands deal will go ahead despite Donald Trump's latest U-turn, a minister has insisted.
Donald Trump's latest Chagos tantrum 'won't stop deal going ahead'
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February 19, 2026 at 1:42 PM
The UK's Chagos Islands deal will go ahead despite Donald Trump's latest U-turn, a minister has insisted.
Keir Starmer has appointed the first woman in over 100 years to lead the civil service.
Keir Starmer appoints first woman in over 100 years to lead civil service
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February 19, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Keir Starmer has appointed the first woman in over 100 years to lead the civil service.
Keir Starmer has claimed "nobody is above the law" over the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegations.
Keir Starmer says 'nobody is above the law' over Andrew allegations
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February 19, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Keir Starmer has claimed "nobody is above the law" over the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegations.
Keir Starmer has branded Nigel Farage's plans to axe the Equalities Act as “shocking” and anti-British.
Keir Starmer slams Reform's plans to axe Equalities Act as anti-British
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February 19, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Keir Starmer has branded Nigel Farage's plans to axe the Equalities Act as “shocking” and anti-British.
Social media giants face being banned or hit with huge fines if they fail to take down intimate images posted without consent quickly.
Social media sites face being banned in major law change over image abuse
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February 18, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Social media giants face being banned or hit with huge fines if they fail to take down intimate images posted without consent quickly.
Donald Trump has made yet another baffling U-turn as he once again lashed out at Keir Starmer over the Chagos Islands.
Donald Trump changes his mind on Chagos deal again in latest rant at PM
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February 18, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Donald Trump has made yet another baffling U-turn as he once again lashed out at Keir Starmer over the Chagos Islands.
In the UK right now, children are being denied a childhood.
'Scrapping DWP two-child benefit limit is right - here's how it will help'
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February 18, 2026 at 6:37 PM
In the UK right now, children are being denied a childhood.
Reform UK has shown its true colours after announcing to bring back the two-child benefit limit - which will hurt thousands of vulnerable children.
'I challenged Reform on cruel plan - but Nigel Farage's response was worse'
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February 18, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Reform UK has shown its true colours after announcing to bring back the two-child benefit limit - which will hurt thousands of vulnerable children.
Get ready for the Donald Trump reboot, everybody.
Trump's unhinged latest as he can't answer easy question about Melania
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February 18, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Get ready for the Donald Trump reboot, everybody.
There are two parallel dynamics to the growing tension between Iran and the US - these diplomatic talks and a relentless American military build up towards war.
'Trump likely to order major deadly US attack on Iran in just a few weeks'
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February 18, 2026 at 2:59 PM
There are two parallel dynamics to the growing tension between Iran and the US - these diplomatic talks and a relentless American military build up towards war.
Plans to pay young people the same minimum wage as older workers could be delayed.
Labour's pledge to hike minimum wage for young people faces delay
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February 18, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Plans to pay young people the same minimum wage as older workers could be delayed.
Keir Starmer has hit back over the state of the economy - insisting the Government's actions are making a big difference to householders.
Defiant Keir Starmer hits back over economy - 'proof our plan is working'
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February 18, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Keir Starmer has hit back over the state of the economy - insisting the Government's actions are making a big difference to householders.
Reform will commit to plunging kids into poverty by restoring the two-child benefit limit in full.
Reform UK plans to push kids into poverty with two-child benefit limit U-turn
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February 18, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Reform will commit to plunging kids into poverty by restoring the two-child benefit limit in full.
Need to know: Farage's failed Tory "shadow cabinet" unveils hardline policies on workers' rights and immigration
How Nigel Farage's policies could hammer families if Reform UK wins power
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February 18, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Need to know: Farage's failed Tory "shadow cabinet" unveils hardline policies on workers' rights and immigration
Failed Tory minister Robert Jenrick was appointed Reform UK's Treasury spokesman - despite Nigel Farage labelling the ex-Conservative MP a 'fraud' last summer'. Follow live updates
Nigel Farage and Tory turncoat Robert Jenrick to deliver major speech - live
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February 18, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Failed Tory minister Robert Jenrick was appointed Reform UK's Treasury spokesman - despite Nigel Farage labelling the ex-Conservative MP a 'fraud' last summer'. Follow live updates
Nigel Farage has unveiled a “shadow cabinet” full of failed Tories with draconian views on immigration, climate policies and equalities.
Every way Nigel Farage's policies would hammer families if Reform wins power
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February 18, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Nigel Farage has unveiled a “shadow cabinet” full of failed Tories with draconian views on immigration, climate policies and equalities.
The Government should immediately ban Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs), MPs have said.
Butt lifts could be banned as people are treated in sheds and toilets
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February 18, 2026 at 7:52 AM
The Government should immediately ban Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs), MPs have said.
Donald Trump's team has been accused of "shirking its responsibility" following a sewage leak in the US.
Donald Trump skewered in blistering takedown amid row over sewage leak
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February 18, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Donald Trump's team has been accused of "shirking its responsibility" following a sewage leak in the US.
Reform UK are eyeing up a big win in Greater Manchester at this month’s Gorton & Denton by-election.
'Nigel Farage's Reform are not the workers' champions - look at their policies'
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February 17, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Reform UK are eyeing up a big win in Greater Manchester at this month’s Gorton & Denton by-election.
Nigel Farage is keen to show Reform is not a "one man band".
'One-man band Farage recruits Tory backing singers but it's the same tired tune'
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February 17, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Nigel Farage is keen to show Reform is not a "one man band".
Nigel Farage 's Reform party has been slammed by a veteran after comparing people coming to the UK on boats to the invasion of Normandy on D-Day.
Reform UK slammed by veteran over 'disgusting' D-Day claim
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February 17, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Nigel Farage 's Reform party has been slammed by a veteran after comparing people coming to the UK on boats to the invasion of Normandy on D-Day.