politics
Trump's grand plan to reshape the world order leaves Europe with a difficult choice to make
The turbocharged events in Venezuela through to discussions about Greenland all nods to the US’s shifting vision of the world order. And it leaves the EU with a pressing decision about whose influence to shelter under Source link
Elon Musk's Grok AI image editing limited to paid users after deepfakes
It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X. Source link
Bereaved families criticise councils' 'grief tax'
Grieving families demand a flat fee for graves and burials across Greater Manchester’s 10 boroughs. Source link
Vance Warns Europe to Take Trump 'Seriously' on Greenland
Vance says Greenland is ‘critical’ in defending the US and the world from missile attacks Source link
Swinney would send Scots troops to Ukraine if peace agreed
The first minister also warned that the post-war peace in western Europe could be under threat. Source link
Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say
Some people are waiting more than a year to have their claims processed, the Public Accounts Committee says. Source link
Reform council proposes to increase tax by nearly 4%
Leader of the Opposition, Anthony Hook, has criticised Reform for “breaking election promises”. Source link
Peers back calls for extra time to debate assisted dying bill
Supporters are increasingly concerned the bill could run out of time to become law. Source link
New powers for councils to fine pavement parkers
Councils will be able to take action against those creating “unnecessary obstruction” of the pavement. Source link
Trial date over protest outside David Lammy's home
Two women are next set to appear in Westminster Magistrates’ Court in May for a two-day trial. Source link