Robert Jenrick says "confidence has collapsed within our economy", after the latest Office for National Statistics figures show it contracted by 0.1% in January. The shadow justice secretary says the figures are a result of Rachel Reeves' "disastrous" Autumn budget, and urges the chancellor to stop her "anti-growth measures" and "put the economy back on firm footing again". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The chancellor says the current welfare system "is not working for anyone", after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the abolition of NHS England. Rachel Reeves adds, "we need to reform our public services and we need to reform our broken welfare system". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The chancellor says the government is negotiating with US counterparts to reach an economic agreement to support British exporters and to ensure prices are not pushed up for UK consumers with more tariffs. Rachel Reeves adds, "this government believes in free and open trade, and we will continue to make that point". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rachel Reeves says the government is "determined" to turn around a decade of poor growth performance, after the latest Office for National Statistics figures show the UK economy contracted by 0.1% in January. The announcement is a blow to the chancellor ahead of her Spring statement on March 26. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
āPutin Will Have to Come to the Tableā: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his strongest remarks yet against Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning that he will "have to come to the table" for serious negotiations. Speaking at a high-stakes virtual summit, Starmer criticized Russiaās continued aggression in Ukraine and reaffirmed the UK's commitment to increasing pressure on Moscow.
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There was one clear, united message from today's virtual meeting of leaders - that they rejected Vladimir Putin's "yes, but" approach to a ceasefire. Sky News
During a press conference after a virtual meeting with world leaders, Sir Keir Starmer says planning for a peacekeeping force for Ukraine will move to an "operational phase. The prime minister insists military chiefs will meet in London on Thursday to "put strong and robust plans in place to swing in behind a peace deal and guarantee Ukraine's future security". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Military chiefs from around the world will meet next week to discuss the "operational phase" of protecting Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force, Sir Keir.. Sky News
Shadow foreign minister Wendy Morton calls for āpragmatismā and ācalm headsā over negotiations for a Ukraine peace deal following the clash between President Zelenskyy and Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Friday. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Paymaster General Richard Holden says there are āstill big questionsā to be answered over the governmentās defence spending commitments, citing the possibility of the extra money going to āMauritius to lease back the Chagos Islandsā. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge says the government needs to be ātransparent with the British peopleā over the amount of extra money being spent on defence. Earlier today Defence Secretary John Healey suggested the real-terms increase in defence spending year-on-year will be only around half the Ā£13.4 billion figure cited by the prime minister yesterday. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow environment secretary has blasted the Labour government for the "third" increase in energy bills since coming to power. Victoria Atkins also criticised the government's approach to energy, including "plonking pylons across the country".
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The Conservatives have voiced disappointment at the US decision not to support a UN resolution condemning Russia's war against Ukraine ā even though it was co-sponsored by the UK. However, Shadow Environment Secretary Victoria Atkins says it is still important to support President Trump in his wish to bring about a peaceful resolution to the conflict, despite the US siding with Russia in last nightās vote.
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The Russian captain of the container ship that crashed into a US oil tanker in the North Sea has appeared in court, where he was remanded in custody. The Solong's master, Vladimir Motin appeared at Hull Magistrates' Court on Saturday morning charged with gross negligence manslaughter. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Starting a virtual meeting at 10 Downing Street with around 25 world leaders, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says Vladimir Putin will "sooner or later" have to come to the negotiating table. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Laura Enston says her grandmother, who was the last woman to be hanged in the UK, was "really let down during her trial". Ruth Ellis was found guilty of murdering her former lover, David Blakely, and was executed in 1955. But the family is now seeking a posthumous pardon and says, "she was on trial for how she looked, how she behaved for being sexually confident, for being a single mother", Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A thief who murdered an Amazon delivery driver has been jailed for a minimum term of 30 years at Leeds Crown Court. Claudiu Carol Kondor was delivering parcels in Leeds last year when Mark Ross tried to steal his van, a court heard. Mr Kondor clung onto the vehicle as the defendant hit speeds of up to 60mph before hitting two parked cars. Mr Kondor died from head and chest injuries from the collision, the court heard. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch says Rachel Reeves has some "very, very serious questions to answer" over allegations of lying on her CV and hiding expenses while working for a retail bank. The Conservative Party leader..