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Minister cannot say if Jaguar Land Rover cyber hit was state-sponsored

A UK business minister has said he cannot confirm or deny whether the major cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover was state-sponsored.

When pressed by the...

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 15:22


UK PM to gather new-look Cabinet as deputy leader race gets under way

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will hold the first meeting of his new-look Cabinet on Tuesday as the race to replace Angela Rayner as deputy...

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 06:58


UK workers ‘job hugging’ to seek security as competition grows

UK workers are ‘job hugging’ to prioritise security over ambition, as confidence in the jobs market has weakened since last year’s autumn budget, new analysis...

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 06:44


Heathrow check-in evacuated over possible hazardous materials incident

Heathrow’s Terminal 4 check-in area was closed and evacuated Monday evening as firefighters responded to a ‘possible hazardous materials incident’, the London Fire Brigade said...

Mon, 08/09/2025 - 20:17


Sinn Fein leader McDonald rules herself out of Irish presidential race

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has said her name ‘will not go forward’ as the party’s nominee for president.

McDonald said it was her priority...

Mon, 08/09/2025 - 12:23


Irish presidential race to heat up as third candidate to be confirmed

The Irish presidential race is expected to gather pace this week as local authorities hear pitches from candidate hopefuls and big parties set out their...

Mon, 08/09/2025 - 07:43


Tube services suspended as RMT workers strike over pay and conditions

London Underground lines were suspended on Monday as workers went on strike, causing travel disruption for commuters.

Members of the Rail, Maritime & Transport union including...

Mon, 08/09/2025 - 07:42


Minister rules out early election amid government reshuffle

A senior minister has denied the government is in crisis after Angela Rayner’s resignation over her tax affairs triggered a major Cabinet reshuffle.

Chief Secretary to...

Sat, 06/09/2025 - 12:16


UPDATE: Starmer makes major Cabinet reshuffle after Rayner quits

Keir Starmer has completed a reshuffle of his senior ministers after Angela Rayner resigned from the Government for breaching the ministerial code.

Rayner quit as deputy...

Sat, 06/09/2025 - 12:14


UPDATE: Starmer begins reshuffle after Angela Rayner leaves government

Keir Starmer has begun a major reshuffle of his senior team, after Angela Rayner resigned from the government for breaching the ministerial code when she...

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 16:31


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