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China's horrifying rush to buy key resources as Beijing spends £7.7bn in string of deals

China is accelerating a high-stakes global land grab for critical minerals, with a string of overseas mining acquisitions worth £7.7bn ($9.8bn) last year alone — the most aggressive push in more...

Keir Starmer suffers fresh blow as Labour regional mayor criticises 'mess'

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (Image: Getty)Sir Keir Starmer has been dealt a fresh blow with Labour regional mayors turning on his administration, claiming the Government has been left looking...

Keir Starmer brands himself a 'hard b*****d' as he defends humiliating U-turns

Sir Keir Starmer has declared that he is a "hard enough b*****d" to lead the UK despite Labour's poor polling and numerous U-turns since taking office a year ago. The Prime Minister is facing...

I understand what Trump cares about, says Starmer

I understand what Trump cares about, says Starmer30 minutes agoSam FrancisPolitical reporterSir Keir Starmer has said he "understands what anchors" US President Donald Trump, having built a...

Michael Madsen dead: Johnny Depp called 'boring' in legendary actor's final interview

In a shocking turn of events, the late Michael Madsen lambasted Johnny Depp in what appears to have been his last interview. The Reservoir Dogs legend passed away on Thursday at 67, after being...

Rachel Reeves ‘could be forced into £40bn extra tax hikes’ after benefits disaster

Rachel Reeves could be forced to hike taxes by £40 billion after a string of U-turns and concessions swallowed her financial headroom. Following pressure from Labour backbenchers, the Government was...

Rachel Reeves's tears are rational – Labour rebels have forced her to raise taxes

The Crying Game has always been part of British politics. Winston Churchill, our greatest national leader, was famously lachrymose whether in adversity or triumph, while the departures of Margaret...

Starmer seeks to end speculation about Reeves' future

Starmer seeks to end speculation about Reeves' future26 minutes agoSam FrancisPolitical reporterBrian WheelerPolitical reporterSir Keir Starmer has sought to calm the markets and end speculation...

No 10 backs Chancellor Rachel Reeves after tearful Commons appearance

No 10 backs Reeves after tearful Commons appearance50 minutes agoBrian WheelerPolitical reporterDowning Street has said Rachel Reeves has the full backing of the prime minister after the chancellor...

Ibiza declares war on sunbeds as locals slam 'colonisation'

Mass tourism objectors on a popular Spanish holiday island have declared war on beach beds and umbrellas. In a bid to cut congestion, they are asking local people to turn detective and report any...

Humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons

Slow-motion humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons5 hours agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCHenry ZeffmanChief Political correspondentGetty ImagesThe extraordinary thing...

Government makes big concessions to win welfare vote

Government makes big concessions to win welfare vote1 hour agoKate WhannelPolitical reporterHouse of CommonsThe government has won a vote on its benefits bill by 75 votes, but only after offering...

Moment Labour minister clashes with BBC in furious welfare row: 'Mistake!'

A Labour minister faced a grilling on BBC Breakfast over welfare reforms ahead of a crunch vote today. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds was pressed on the Government not doing more to win over...

MPs to vote on welfare bill as unrest rumbles on

MPs to vote on welfare bill as unrest rumbles on27 minutes agoHelen CattPolitical correspondentOttilie MitchellBBC NewsReutersMPs will vote on the government's planned reforms to welfare later - with...

Keir Starmer dealt another blow just hours before crunch vote

The Tories will vote against Sir Keir Starmer's welfare reforms in a fresh blow to the Prime Minister. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said her party would not back the Government's Bill in a...