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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.
Donald Trump's administration has been thrown into chaos as a key spokesperson unexpected quit.
Donald Trump's team in chaos as top spokesperson unexpectedly quits
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February 17, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Donald Trump's administration has been thrown into chaos as a key spokesperson unexpected quit.
Nigel Farage has been accused of missing a “backbone” after failing to condemn comments from his by-election candidate that being born in Britain does not make somebody “British”.
Nigel Farage won't say being born in Britain makes you British
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February 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Nigel Farage has been accused of missing a “backbone” after failing to condemn comments from his by-election candidate that being born in Britain does not make somebody “British”.
Nigel Farage has unveiled key posts in his "Shadow Cabinet" as he continues to swell his top team with failed Tories.
Who's who in Nigel Farage's 'shadow cabinet' of horrors stuffed with ex-Tories
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February 17, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Nigel Farage has unveiled key posts in his "Shadow Cabinet" as he continues to swell his top team with failed Tories.
A mum who has had to battle tech firms to try to get answers about her son’s death has said she cried down the phone to a minister when she was told the law will be changed.
Mum seeking answers over son, 14, found dead in bedroom breaks down in 4am call
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February 17, 2026 at 12:20 PM
A mum who has had to battle tech firms to try to get answers about her son’s death has said she cried down the phone to a minister when she was told the law will be changed.
Nigel Farage is expected to unveil his "shadow cabinet", with top jobs for failed Tories, at a press conference at 1100 today - follow live updates below
Farage to unveil 'shadow cabinet' roles with top jobs for failed Tories - live
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February 17, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Nigel Farage is expected to unveil his "shadow cabinet", with top jobs for failed Tories, at a press conference at 1100 today - follow live updates below
A minister has thrown his weight behind Keir Starmer amid anger over a U-turn on cancelling local elections - warning that a return to the Tories' "carousel of chaos" is not wanted.
LBC host Nick Ferrari clash as Tories slammed with brutal three-word insult
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February 17, 2026 at 9:17 AM
A minister has thrown his weight behind Keir Starmer amid anger over a U-turn on cancelling local elections - warning that a return to the Tories' "carousel of chaos" is not wanted.
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 17, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Donald Trump's team has been accused of "shirking its responsibility" following a sewage leak in the US.
More than 150,000 adults with disabilities should have at least £400 a year extra to help with living costs under changes announced by the government.
Major change will see over 150,000 disabled adults £400 better off a year
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February 17, 2026 at 12:02 AM
More than 150,000 adults with disabilities should have at least £400 a year extra to help with living costs under changes announced by the government.
Social media should not be banned for children.
'I'm an online safety expert - social media needs overhaul but a ban is too far'
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February 16, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Social media should not be banned for children.