Sir Keir Starmer slammed the previous government's "empty promises" as he set out his plans for improvements to the North of England rail system. "The last government made so many promises, none of which they followed through on. I'm only making promises where we're putting the money on the table right now," Mr Starmer said.
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The Prime Minister has vowed to upgrade struggling rail services between Manchester and Yorkshire as he announced ÂŁ415 million in transport funding. It comes after delays to the electrification of the TransPennine route upgrade between Manchester and York following the dropping of the Phase 2 HS2 extension. Sir Keir Starmer said he hopes to complete the project by 2030. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Vladimir Putin must be given a deadline to make progress on a Ukraine ceasefire, Sir Keir Starmer said as European allies step up plans to deploy troops and secure a peace deal. The Prime Minister said the Russian president was âplaying gamesâ and attempting to drag the Donald Trump-initiated process out to allow his forces time to continue their assaults on Ukraine. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ministers avoid questions from the press as they arrive at Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting with Sir Keir Starmer. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Government ministers arrive in Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting with the prime minister on Tuesday morning. David Lammy, Ed Miliband, John Healey and Bridget Phillipson are seen walking into No 10 ahead of the meeting with Sir Keir Starmer. It comes as the PM defends his decision to cut welfare benefits for working age people.
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President Donald Trump held his first Cabinet meeting of his second term, addressing major policies on government overhaul, Ukraine, immigration, and tariffs. Elon Musk, leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), clarified his federal worker "pulse check" emails, while Trump hinted at mass layoffs and warned non-responders were âon the bubble.â Trump also unveiled his "gold card" visa plan, confirmed an upcoming Ukraine deal, and announced 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports. He remained non-committal on Taiwan, saying he ânever commentsâ on such matters.
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Government ministers arrive in Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting with the prime minister. Arrivals include Yvette Cooper, David Lammy, Ed Miliband, John Healey, Bridget Philipson and others.
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A 21-year-old criminology student has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 39 years for the murder of Amie Gray and attempted murder of Leanne Miles on Bournemouth beach. Nasen Saadi of Croydon, south London, fatally stabbed the 34-year-old physical trainer and seriously wounded her friend as the pair were enjoying a late-night chat at the Dorset seaside resort on 24th May last year. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Two teenagers have been arrested after a woman in her 60s died in a crash involving a car that was being chased by police in northwest London. Sky News
Rachel Reeves has visited Wellington Barracks in central London after announcing in her Spring Statement that defence spending will increase by 2.5% in GDP. The chancellor and the defence secretary John Healey were shown the first AI-powered strike drone, as they learnt about the work of people on the strategic command's innovation unit. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A 60-year-old woman appeared at Leicester Magistratesâ Court on Friday after being charged as part of an investigation into the alleged stalking of Madeleine McCannâs family. Karen Spragg, of Caerau, Cardiff, has been charged with one count of stalking involving serious alarm or distress between May 3 2024 and February 21 this year, Leicestershire Police said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The King waved to well-wishers as he departed Clarence House on Friday following a hospital visit. The monarch spent a short period of time in hospital on Thursday after experiencing "temporary side-effects" from his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said in a statement. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Hundreds of well-wishers expressed their support for the King outside Buckingham Palace on Friday following His Majesty's departure from hospital. The monarch spent a short period of time in hospital on Thursday after experiencing "temporary side-effects" from his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said.
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The prime minister has said he "welcomes talks between Ukraine and the US" as he addressed the House of Commons on Wednesday. During Prime Ministers' Questions, Sir Keir Starmer added that "we must now..
Thousands of protesters, including families of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza, took to the streets of Tel Aviv, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fully implement the Gaza ceasefire deal..
Just hours after former U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 10% tariff on Canadian energy imports and 25% on all other goods, Ottawa responded with immediate 25% tariffs on C$30 billion worth of U.S...