Day: February 12, 2026
Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe apologises for ‘choice of language’ after saying UK has been ‘colonised by immigrants’
February 12, 2026Sir Jim issued a statement on Thursday after his comments in a Sky News interview sparked an avalanche of condemnation. He said: “I am sorry that my choice of language has offended some people in the UK and Europe, but it is important to raise the issue of controlled and well-managed immigration that supports economic […]
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Angela Rayner hits out at government over rocketing taxes for pubs and hospitality businesses
February 12, 2026The former deputy prime minister said ministers must listen to the struggling sector and recognise its “value not just in rhetoric, but in policy”. The damage is being done by a combination of large rises in rateable values, based on how much a property would cost to rent on the open market, and the end […]
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At least 2,000 Britons served in Israeli military during Gaza war, research finds
February 12, 2026At least 2,000 British nationals have served in the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) during the war in Gaza, research has found. A Freedom of Information request obtained by Declassified UK found that 1,686 British-Israelis and 383 people with British, Israeli and another nationality were serving in the IDF as of March 2025. The figure is […]
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Rail fare freeze announced by John Swinney ahead of first vote on Budget
February 12, 2026Scotland’s First Minister has announced rail fares will be frozen for the next year ahead of the first vote on his Government’s Budget. John Swinney visited Edinburgh Waverley Station on Thursday morning to announce the £4.3 million investment – which will fluctuate depending on demand – in the 2026-27 financial year. Rail fare hikes are […]
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Tories: Starmer throwing top civil servant ‘under a bus’ with expected dismissal
February 12, 2026Sir Keir Starmer is throwing his Cabinet Secretary “under a bus” with his expected dismissal, Kemi Badenoch has said, amid a row over who could take up the job. Sir Chris Wormald is believed to be on his way out as head of the civil service as the Prime Minister seeks to reset his Downing […]
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Boy, 13, charged with attempted murder of two kids after school stabbing
February 12, 2026A 13-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after two schoolchildren were stabbed at a school in north London. Two boys, aged 12 and 13, were rushed to hospital in a serious condition following the attack at Kingsbury High School in Brent on Tuesday. The teenage defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is appearing at […]
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London’s nightlife faces overhaul that could make it easier to open longer
February 12, 2026Craig Munro Published February 12, 2026 6:00am Updated February 12, 2026 8:27am Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is set to be handed new powers which would allow him to overrule licensing decisions by local councils. The changes could mean the mayor is able to step in and give the green light to venues wanting to […]
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