politics
First asylum seekers moved into former army camp
The Home Office says 27 people seeking asylum have been housed in the training camp in East Sussex. Source link
The Global Story
Canada’s PM Mark Carney says “the old world order is not coming back”. Source link
UK holds off joining Trump's peace board over Putin concerns
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Russian president has shown no commitment to peace in Ukraine. Source link
Government borrowing falls by more than a third in December, figures show
More money than expected was collected through tax and higher National Insurance Contributions, although public sector spending also increased Source link
Council leader ousted over election delay row
Nuneaton and Bedworth’s leader loses a vote of no confidence after calling for a delay to elections. Source link
Starmer warned of Labour rebellion if leasehold reforms watered down
Former minister Justin Madders tells the BBC Labour must stick to its pledge to cap ground rents. Source link
Latest twist in Trump diplomacy brings relief for Starmer
The row over Greenland risked uprooting the PM’s carefully cultivated relationship with the US president. Source link
MPs remove conditional immunity measure for Troubles-era crimes
The controversial clause had already been found to be unlawful and was opposed by Northern Ireland parties and victims’ groups. Source link
Starmer toughens stance on Trump as pressure from Labour MPs grows
Behind the scenes, Sir Keir had been coming under greater pressure to change his approach to the president. Source link
I will not yield to Trump's pressure on Greenland, says PM
Sir Keir says President Trump criticised the UK’s Chagos Islands deal in order to exert pressure on the PM. Source link