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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has acknowledged the public's frustration over the Government’s reluctance to detail who will face higher taxes, but she assured that working individuals will not see increased taxes "on their payslip". She further stressed the importance of the upcoming budget, stating it represents a choice between investment or decline for the UK.

BBC Breakfast anchors Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt briefly halted Saturday morning's news programming for an update on Keir Starmer.

Already well-known for her wicked sense of humour, Queen Camilla had a difficult time keeping it together as she wiped her eye after crying with laughter during a farewell ceremony at Siumu Village as heavy rain impacted the final day of the royal visit to Australia and Samoa.The Queen, dressed in an elegant blue and white dress and a pink floral garland, was clearly enjoying herself as she prepared to say goodbye to the island after a four-day visit.The funny pictures come after Their Majesties attended the annual Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting with other world leaders and dignitaries, including Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer. On his last evening in Samoa, the King spoke fondly of his connection to the Commonwealth, stating: "The Commonwealth can surely be a source of hope." He also mentioned that despite "dark clouds gathered", tackling global issues requires global cooperation and that "dialogue and discussion" are key to finding peace.The King dressed in a Red Sea rig shirt featuring designs from the Samoan School of Fine Art, while the Queen looked elegant in an embroidered blue tunic and palazzo trousers by Anna Valentine, complemented with diamond earrings.

During Prime Minister’s Questions on September 11, Sir Keir Starmer did not rule out the possibility of making changes to the free bus pass scheme for people over State Pension age when Conservative MP Louie French urged him to “rule out scrapping concessionary travel fares and Council Tax discounts” for millions of pensioners across the UK.

The Prime Minister has addressed calls for the UK to pay reparations for its part in the slave trade during a speech to Commonwealth leaders. Sir Keir Starmer was speaking at an executive session of a Commonwealth summit in Samoa, where he said it was important to acknowledge a “hard” shared history and understood the “strength of feeling” about reparations.

The Commonwealth Games are “really important” and must continue beyond the scaled down 2026 event in Glasgow, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

The King and the Prime Minister led tributes to the nation's unsung heroes as excitement builds ahead of the 25th anniversary Pride of Britain Awards. Dozens of huge stars, from Oscar winners to chart-toppers and world champions, will celebrate the extraordinary achievements of winners, including awe-inspiring children of courage, fundraisers, campaigners and lifesavers. The King called them “the very best” of us, and Sir Keir Starmer said, “They embody everything that is great about Britain”.

German planes will operate from a base in the UK under a defence pact with Berlin being signed on Wednesday.

Kym Marsh turned heads in a striking black dress as she joined a host of celebs at the 2024 Pride Of Britain Awards on Monday.The 48 year old actress made a statement with a dramatic voluminous hairstyle as she struck a pose on the red carpet at London's Grosvenor House Hotel. Kym chose a figure-hugging black dress with a polo neck and puffed satin sleeves for her grand entrance at the event alongside her son David, 28, and Emilie, 26, Cunliffe.

A Place in the Sun presenter Jean Johansson is in the business of showcasing dream properties to prospective buyers but her own abode may truly surpass expectations.

Good Morning Britain is reportedly facing a "crisis" concerning their presenter Ed Balls, according to recent claims.

The UK’s prime minister has led messages of support for Sir Chris Hoy, after the former Olympic cycling champion turned sports pundit revealed he has been given a terminal cancer diagnosis. 

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has expressed his support for Sir Chris Hoy, who revealed in an interview with the Sunday Times yesterday (October 19) that the cancer he had been receiving treatment for had been diagnosed as terminal.

A 99-year-old World War Two veteran is edging closer to challenging the UK Government over its policy on 'frozen' State Pensions, thanks to Liberal Democrat MP, Christine Jardine, who highlighted her case in Parliament on Thursday. Anne Puckridge has pledged to make the 435-mile journey from Canada, where she retired later in life, just before her 100th birthday in December, to request a meeting with Sir Keir Starmer to discuss the rule that sees half of the affected pensioners receive a UK State Pension of just £65 per week or less.

Angela Rayner is among several Cabinet ministers who have written to Keir Starmer with concerns about spending cuts in the Budget, according to reports.

Taylor Swift met up with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer while she was in the country.According to a new report by The Guardian, the Labour leader and his family met Swift for around 10 minutes while backstage at her show at Wembley Stadium on August 20.It comes after Number 10 initially declined to comment as to whether or not the Prime Minister had met the singer, after he and his family were invited on August 16 to one of her numerous concerts at the venue.Now, it has been confirmed by a spokesperson for Downing Street that Starmer did briefly meet and speak to the singer while she was in the UK, and largely discussed the Southport murders.The incident in Southport took place on July 29, when three children were killed in a knife attack at a Swift-themed dance and yoga workshop. As reported by Sky News, three of the victims – six-year-old Bebe King, seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe, and nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar – sadly passed.

Keir Starmer has paid tribute to Alex Salmond during Prime Minister's Questions.

A pensioner has opened up on Good Morning Britain about her harrowing experience last winter, saying she "thought she was going to die" due to the cold.

Ellise Shafer Months after Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour said “So Long, London,” the pop star’s police escort to her five sold-out Wembley Stadium shows in August is causing quite a stir within the U.K. government. Last week, U.K.

The government has announced a change to the rules on using ID at elections after some voters were tuned away from polling stations.

Dozens of pensioners have turned out at Wigan bus station in a protest over the government’s controversial cut to the winter fuel allowance for pensioners. The move by the in-coming chancellor Rachel Reeves to exclude about 10 million UK pensioners from the £300 allowance has overshadowed Sir Keir Starmer’s first three months as prime minister.