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Fact check: Interest rates, council tax, and a portrait of Angela Rayner

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact This round-up of claims has been compiled by…

By Anjali Yadav 6 Min Read

Starmer seeks deal with Trump to avoid trade war as ‘very concerning’ tariffs loom

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has warned that the UK will not be "jumping into a trade war" with the…

By Anjali Yadav 6 Min Read

PM: North will stop being ‘held to ransom’ by outdated transport systems

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to end Northern England’s reliance on an outdated transport network, pledging a significant Government investment…

By Anjali Yadav 6 Min Read

Government data scientists to begin AI training programme

Government data scientists across Whitehall are set to undergo AI training under a newly launched programme, with the goal of…

By Anjali Yadav 5 Min Read

Ministers free up public land for thousands of new homes

The Government has announced plans to accelerate housebuilding by making surplus public land available for development, with thousands of new…

By Anjali Yadav 5 Min Read

Government plans for ‘smoke-free generation’ move closer to becoming law

Proposals to create a “smoke-free generation” have moved a step closer to becoming law as the House of Commons overwhelmingly…

By Anjali Yadav 6 Min Read

Dáil speaker ‘fully intends’ to stay on as opposition plans no-confidence vote

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy also ‘categorically’ rejects accusations of partiality The Speaker of the Irish Parliament, Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy,…

By Anjali Yadav 6 Min Read

Reeves vows not to shy away from economic challenges amid statement criticism

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended her economic strategy in the wake of criticism over her spring statement, insisting she will…

By Anjali Yadav 6 Min Read