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James Thornton

James Thornton

James Thornton is a British news reporter who writes about politics, social issues, and current events. His goal is to cover and analyze events that have an impact on daily life in the UK in a way that is timely, accurate, and easy to understand.

James Thornton is a British news reporter

British news reporter

Darren Jones defends Rachel Reeves for misrepresenting tax increases to cabinet

PM’s chief secretary denies any lying as Reeves faces claims she hid OBR surplus forecasts.

Darren Jones defends Rachel Reeves for misrepresenting tax increases to cabinet
UK special forces accused of policy to kill Afghan fighting-age men

According to a senior commander, he alerted the leadership of the UK special forces, but they "consciously decided" to conceal it.

UK special forces accused of policy to kill Afghan fighting-age men
What’s new in this month’s redesigned UK passports?

The Home Office says this is the first fully new UK passport design in five years. Here are the key changes and their impact.

What’s new in this month’s redesigned UK passports?
Starmer-Reeves : The PM denies misleading the cabinet or voters while insisting he is "proud" of the budget

Sir Keir Starmer backed Rachel Reeves’ disputed budget, dismissing claims of misleading figures and calling for an honest reckoning on Brexit and closer ties with the EU.

Starmer-Reeves : The PM denies misleading the cabinet or voters while insisting he is proud of the budget
When the CEO was listed as a UAE resident, Revolut failed to notify UK regulators

Revolut came under regulatory scrutiny after documents showed CEO Nik Storonsky lives in the UAE, a move the company did not initially disclose while seeking a UK banking licence.

When the CEO was listed as a UAE resident, Revolut failed to notify UK regulators
US and UK agree to zero pharmaceutical tariffs<

The UK agreed to increase NHS drug spending and tighten approval rules in return for a three-year pause on US tariffs on British medicines, a move the government says protects a key export sector but critics warn could cost the NHS billions.

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UK wanted to rejoin Erasmus student exchange

The UK is expected to agree in January to rejoin the Erasmus programme from 2027 as part of efforts to reset post-Brexit relations, while France may challenge Britain’s foie gras import ban amid stalled talks on wider cooperation.

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UK Rail Strike Talks Resume as Christmas Travel Disruption Looms

Rail unions and train operators have resumed talks as fears grow that renewed strike action could disrupt Christmas and New Year travel, with progress reported on working practices but major disputes over pay and job security still unresolved.

UK Rail Strike Talks Resume as Christmas Travel Disruption Looms first image
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