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DUP MP Gregory Campbell under investigation for alleged spending breach

The watchdog's investigation concerns the MP’s spending against their Office Costs budget.

BBC Politics · 25 Aug 2026
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Can Trump's economic war against Iran do what airstrikes and negotiations couldn't?

What a new round of U.S. sanctions could mean after nearly six months of war with Iran — and years of economic pressure on the country.

NPR Politics · 25 Aug 2026
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Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget

Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.

BBC Politics · 25 Aug 2026
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US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.

NPR Politics · 25 Aug 2026
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UK drone factories may face attacks from 'unknown sources', says Kremlin adviser

The comments on BBC Newsnight come after the UK announced it has agreed to hand over blueprints for British-made missile components to Ukraine.

BBC Politics · 25 Aug 2026
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70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England as part of £39bn plan

Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.

BBC Politics · 24 Aug 2026
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An aluminum smelter becomes part of Oklahoma Republican governor runoff election

A proposed $4 billion aluminum smelter pushed by President Trump is splitting Oklahoma Republicans.

NPR Politics · 24 Aug 2026
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A Census Bureau report on noncitizen voting has ties to a Trump-aligned think tank

A Trump-aligned think tank has ties to a highly unusual Census Bureau report that the president is using to renew false claims of widespread voting by non-U.S. citizens in 2020, NPR has learned.

NPR Politics · 24 Aug 2026
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Scottish National Investment Bank makes 'painful' £138m net loss

The publicly-owned body, which operates independently, has invested in several firms that collapsed last year.

BBC Politics · 24 Aug 2026
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UK missiles offer may help Ukraine - but they are not what Zelensky needs most

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is handing over blueprints so Kyiv can build its own long-range missiles.

BBC Politics · 24 Aug 2026
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UK minister urges social media firms to remove dangerous driving videos

Defence minister Luke Pollard says "there's no place" for social media trend showing people driving the wrong way down roads.

BBC Politics · 24 Aug 2026
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The Global Story

The Ukrainian president’s challenger is his former close adviser.

BBC Politics · 24 Aug 2026
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How Trump's foreign policy is affecting America's relationship with its allies

NPR's Leila Fadel asks New York Times White House correspondent Peter Baker for his analysis of President Trump's foreign policy.

NPR Politics · 24 Aug 2026
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Burnham to hand long-range missile blueprints to Zelensky as he visits Kyiv

It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.

BBC Politics · 24 Aug 2026
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Reform says it will prioritise British-born young workers for social housing

Labour called the plan "unserious and unworkable" and accused Reform of pushing "gimmicks and division".

BBC Politics · 23 Aug 2026
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Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA (again)

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks "Politico's" Thomas Frank about new FEMA administrator Cameron Hamilton and whether his appointment means a change in heart by the Trump administration about the agency.

NPR Politics · 23 Aug 2026
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Week in politics: primaries results, Iran pressure, Korean relations flip

Democrats have not shown a clear preference for progressive candidates over moderate ones. Republicans have rejected some of President Trump's endorsees despite his tight grip on the party's base.

NPR Politics · 23 Aug 2026
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Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".

BBC Politics · 23 Aug 2026
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