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Starmer has economy as top priority on Saudi trip amid human rights concerns

Sir Keir Starmer is putting efforts to kickstart economic growth above human rights concerns as he meets Saudia Arabia’s crown prince Mohammad bin Salman.

Reeves pushes for closer trade ties with EU in Brussels talks

Improving trade ties with the European Union could boost the economy and drive up living standards, Rachel Reeves claimed, as she attended a meeting of EU finance ministers.

North of England to benefit from further Saudi trade Starmer says

The north of England will directly benefit from closer trade ties with Saudi Arabia, Sir Keir Starmer has said as he visits the country.

NHS waiting list pledge should have been fulfilled by September says Labour

A recent government pledge to eradicate waits of more than 12 months for NHS treatment “should have been fulfilled by September”, Scottish Labour have said.

Abba chose the UK for virtual show which brings 14bn boost to economy

Abba’s virtual concert has boosted the UK economy by more than £1 billion, new analysis shows, as its executive producer sets his sights on another two years of the London residency which he hoped could exist “forever”.

Strictly Come Dancing 11th celebrity departs show and misses out on final

Reality star Pete Wicks will miss out on the Strictly Come Dancing final after becoming the 11th celebrity to depart the show.

Daniel Craig It would take me months to recover emotionally from a Bond film

Daniel Craig has revealed he felt “exhausted” after shooting James Bond films and said it would take him “six months to recover emotionally”.

Rayner knows people impatient for change amid fall in support for Labour

Angela Rayner has said she understands people are angry and “impatient for change”, after several polls showed a drop in support for Labour following the Budget.

Further disruptive strong winds across UK in Storm Darragh aftermath

Strong winds will continue to hamper the majority of the UK on Sunday following the widespread disruption caused by Storm Darragh.

Wes Streeting signals move to train thousands more GPs

Thousands more GPs could be trained in order to deal with the NHS staffing crisis, Wes Streeting has indicated.

UK exported thousands of tonnes of banned pesticides in 2023 probe reveals

The UK exported thousands of tonnes of pesticides last year that have been banned domestically due to their harmful impacts, an investigation has found.

England clinch series win against New Zealand with 323 run victory in Wellington

England secured their first away series in two years with a 323-run rout of New Zealand, Joe Root marking the occasion with a 36th Test century.

Syrian government appears to have fallen as 50 year rule of Assad family ends

The Syrian government appeared to have fallen early on Sunday in a stunning end to the 50-year rule of the Assad family after a lightning rebel offensive.

West Ham confirm Michail Antonio involved in road traffic accident

West Ham forward Michail Antonio has been involved in a road traffic accident, the Premier League club have confirmed.

Wind speeds top 90mph as Storm Darragh starts to lash UK

Gusts of 93mph have been recorded as Storm Darragh hit the UK.

Devolved leaders hail improved relationships with UK Government under Labour

Working with the Conservatives when they were in government “could not have been more awful” but relationships with Westminster are “incomparably better” now Labour is in power, John Swinney has said.

Taylor Swifts The Tortured Poets Department returns to number one amid tour end

Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department has returned to the top of the UK albums chart as her record-breaking Eras Tour comes to a close, the Official Charts Company has confirmed.

Rachel Reeves tells small business owner We are trying to help

Chancellor Rachel Reeves told a shop owner the Government was “trying to help” as she visited independent retailers ahead of Small Business Saturday.

Thousands without power and trains cancelled as Storm Darragh hits Britain

Millions have been warned to stay indoors, thousands are without power and trains have been cancelled as the Government’s “risk to life” alert brought on by Storm Darragh came into force.

UK pharmacy sector the sick man of Europe

The UK is the “sick man of Europe” when it comes to spending on medicines and community pharmacies, leaders from the sector have said.