Child exploitation and cuckooing to be criminal offences
21 February 2025 at 23:57
New legislation being introduced to Parliament next week seeks to criminalise the practices.
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Yesterday — 21 February 2025Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
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Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
- Sinn Féin to boycott White House St Patrick's Day celebrations
Sinn Féin to boycott White House St Patrick's Day celebrations
21 February 2025 at 08:07
First Minister Michelle O'Neill says her decision not to travel to Washington DC for the annual festivities is one of principle.
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- Trump says Starmer and Macron 'haven't done anything' to end Ukraine war
Trump says Starmer and Macron 'haven't done anything' to end Ukraine war
21 February 2025 at 14:32
Trump's criticisms come as the UK and French leaders prepare to visit the White House next week.
The huge risks facing Starmer at Trump meeting
20 February 2025 at 13:05
When Sir Keir Starmer touches down in Washington next week, he will be treading a fine diplomatic line.
More struggling councils to sell assets and borrow cash
21 February 2025 at 08:40
The number requesting relaxed rules is the latest sign of fragile local government finances.
Nigel Farage gives up ownership of Reform UK
20 February 2025 at 08:04
The party says it wants to professionalise and give more control to members.
Sarwar pledges 'biggest reform of NHS in decades'
21 February 2025 at 07:48
The Labour leader called for an end to a 'culture of bureaucracy' and a reduction in Scottish health boards.
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- Minister sacked over WhatsApp messages faces standards probe
Minister sacked over WhatsApp messages faces standards probe
21 February 2025 at 07:43
Andrew Gwynne is investigated over "actions causing significant damage to the reputation of the House".
Sarwar calls for clear guidance on single-sex rule
20 February 2025 at 09:38
The Scottish Labour leader refused to say if transwomen should be automatically excluded from female-only spaces.
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- Scotch makers condemn English single malt whisky proposal
Scotch makers condemn English single malt whisky proposal
21 February 2025 at 05:53
Scottish distilleries and MPs claim England's methods would damage the reputation of single malt.
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- Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row
Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row
21 February 2025 at 07:31
Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption.
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- BBC pulls Gaza film as it carries out checks over Hamas links
BBC pulls Gaza film as it carries out checks over Hamas links
21 February 2025 at 06:02
The broadcaster has removed the documentary from its streaming service while it carries out "further due diligence".
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- Sinn Féin St Patrick's Day move over Trump policy a gamble
Sinn Féin St Patrick's Day move over Trump policy a gamble
21 February 2025 at 03:23
The snub risks damaging long-standing relationships with key political figures in the US.
Lib Dems push for 3% of national income on defence
21 February 2025 at 02:52
It comes as ministers face pressure to set out defence plans after talks begin to end war in Ukraine.
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- Europe must secure Ukraine's future if US won't, ex-Army head says
Europe must secure Ukraine's future if US won't, ex-Army head says
21 February 2025 at 02:35
Sir Nick Carter says "others are going to have to step up to the plate" if the US does not want to.
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- Sinn Féin to boycott White House St Patrick's Day celebrations
Sinn Féin to boycott White House St Patrick's Day celebrations
21 February 2025 at 07:42
First Minister Michelle O'Neill says her decision not to travel to Washington DC for the annual festivities is one of principle.
Ukrainian leader not a dictator, says Farage
20 February 2025 at 08:30
But Reform UK's leader appears to back President Trump's calls for elections in Ukraine.
Domestic abuse 999 pilot launched after murders
20 February 2025 at 20:07
The pilot in five police force areas comes after Raneem Oudeh and her mother were murdered in 2018.
Former Reform UK Wales leader charged with bribery
20 February 2025 at 08:51
The ex-MEP and former UKIP Wales leader is to appear in court on Monday on charges of bribery.
Starmer backs Zelensky after Trump calls him 'dictator'
20 February 2025 at 01:43
It comes as Western officials say less than 30,000 troops could be stationed in Ukraine as part of a peace deal.
