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Roxy Horner CONFIRMS engagement to Jack Whitehall in sweet post as she shows off her stunning diamond ring and calls comedian the 'best fiancé in the world'

Roxy Horner has confirmed her engagement to Jack Whitehall. She also gave further confirmation of the pair's upcoming marriage as she shared a snap of Jack, 36, captioning the image: 'Best fiancé in the world', while also adding a diamond ring emoji. Roxy's video began with her reaching through a diamond ring balloon and grabbing an engagement ring ornament from …

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1 week ago

New top mandarin issues stark warning to Whitehall on first day in the job

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The new cabinet secretary Sir Chris Wormald has delivered a stark …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Starmer and farmers locked in deadlock over tax changes after hundreds of tractors descend on Westminster

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Farmer's daughter Millie Goodwin, 18, stands on a tractor lined …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Climate change and water shortages pose a 'pressing risk' to Britain's food security, finds major Whitehall report - but critics fume after it makes NO mention of Labour's 'family farm tax'

Daily Mail

Climate change, biodiversity loss and water insecurity pose 'pressing risks' to Britain's food security, a major Whitehall report has warned. The release of the food security report coincided with fresh protests by farmers in Westminster about measures announced in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget Sir Keir Starmer has been blasted by farmers after Labour announced they will have to pay a …

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2 weeks ago

Reform of the state is ‘essential’, says McFadden

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Cabinet minister has said reform of the state is …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Why Keir Starmer’s stinging criticism of the civil service will backfire

The Independent

Can Chris Wormald, the new cabinet secretary and head of the civil service, achieve the task Keir Starmer has set him: “Nothing less than the complete re-wiring of the British state to deliver bold and ambitious long-term reform?” It won’t be easy – and Starmer has unwittingly made Wormald’s task harder. Referring to Starmer’s “tepid bath” remarks, Dave Penman, general …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Keir Starmer has declared war on whoever has been in charge since July

The Independent

Today’s event in Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire looked and sounded like the launch of a manifesto. Anyone tuning in without being told might think that the petition for an immediate general election had been successful, and that Keir Starmer was campaigning against whoever had been in charge since July. “It will be an incredible thing.” But Blair found that making …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Watch: King welcomes Emir of Qatar to Buckingham Palace for state visit

The Independent

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Jack Whitehall aims series of ‘awkward’ digs at Gregg Wallace during The One Show appearance

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jack Whitehall launched a series of apparent digs at scandal-hit Masterchef …

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3 weeks ago

Get ready for this week’s US OTT lineup: ‘Jack in Time for Christmas’, ‘That Christmas’, ‘Black Doves’ and more

Live Mint

The holiday season is in full swing, and OTT platforms are ready to deliver fresh content for viewers to enjoy this week. Jack in Time for Christmas on Prime Video follows comedian Jack Whitehall's chaotic race against time to get home for Christmas. A gripping spy drama, Black Doves, stars Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw, while Mary reimagines the biblical …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Police issue warning as demonstrators set to descend on central London after arrest of seven Kurdish terror suspects

Daily Mail

Police have issued a warning ahead of a Kurdish protest planned for today in central London following the arrest of seven terror suspects. Police officers stand outside a Kurdish community centre after a counter terrorism investigation into suspected activity linked to the banned Kurdistan Workers Party, known as the PKK Chants of 'Free Kurdistan' and 'shame on you' were heard …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Farmers make fresh stand against Keir Starmer's tax grab: More than 100 tractors descend on Dover in protest against inheritance tax raid

Daily Mail

Over 100 tractors have rumbled through Dover today as farmers launched a fresh protest against Keir Starmer's inheritance tax grab. Over 100 tractors have rumbled through the English countryside on the way to Dover as farmers have launched a fresh protest against Keir Starmer 's inheritance tax grab Farmers adorned their tractors with placards to show their anger at the …

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1 month ago

Westminster penthouse with MI6 history up for grabs for just shy of £4m

Daily Mail

A two-bedroom 2,759 sq ft triplex penthouse located in the heart of Westminster, London, has gone on sale for £3,950,000. Propertalis is selling a two-bed penthouse flat in Westminster for £3,950,000 The penthouse flat comes equipped with three reception rooms, two bedrooms, three bathrooms, an office, a wine cellar and a large outdoor terrace. He added: 'This flat is destined …

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1 month ago

Ailbhe Rea: Farmers Descend on Westminster

Bloomberg

We’ve had an influx of muddy wellies and flat caps in parliament today as farmers protest against the changes to inheritance tax announced in last month’s budget. They marched on Whitehall, tractor horns wailing and accompanied by famous faces including Jeremy Clarkson and Andrew Lloyd-Webber, before descending on parliament to personally lobby MPs against the plan to levy inheritance tax …

1 month, 1 week ago

Wes Streeting’s hard medicine is not what the NHS wants – but exactly what it needs

The Independent

Wes Streeting gets full marks for boldness: he delivered an unpalatable message to 800 health leaders at their annual conference in Liverpool. Answering questions after his speech, Streeting claimed poor senior leaders were the NHS’s “guilty secret”, adding that his move is “about weeding out the rotten apples so the excellent leaders are not tarred with the same brush”. Some …

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1 month, 1 week ago

QUENTIN LETTS: Kemi Badenoch whacked back all the KC's questions with gusto as she had a cheerful biff at Whitehall

Daily Mail

Smelling salts for m'learned friends. Kemi Badenoch, appearing at the Post Office Horizon inquiry, had a cheerful biff at Whitehall. Kemi Badenoch batted back the KC's questions at the Post Office Horizon inquiry in a cheerful biff in Whitehall, writes QUENTIN LETTS Declaring that we 'shouldn't be afraid to challenge the system', the Tory leader said she preferred the 'unvarnished …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Cenotaph: What is the history and significance of the Whitehall monument on Remembrance Day?

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The centrepiece of the National Service of Remembrance is the Cenotaph, the stone war …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Charity accused of trying to 'hijack' Remembrance Day after calling for it to be 'decolonised' instead of 'glorifying' the British Empire

Daily Mail

A charity urging people to wear white rather than red poppies has been accused of attempting to 'hijack' Remembrance Sunday after calling for the occasion to be 'decolonised' and not 'glorify' the British Empire. Remembrance Sunday today involves a veterans' parade along Whitehall past the Cenotaph in central London - pictured here is last year's event Red poppies have been …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who is Jonathan Powell, Keir Starmer’s new national security adviser?

The Independent

After some months of speculation, the prime minister has appointed Jonathan Powell, veteran adviser to Tony Blair, as his national security adviser. The national security adviser will also, therefore, be involved in overseeing international intelligence sharing through alliances such as the “Five Eyes” network with America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. In the present context, Powell will thus be closely …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Race to build Britain’s first mini-nukes delayed again in Budget

The Telegraph

Ministers have delayed the competition to build Britain’s first mini-nuclear power plants, amid “tortuously slow” decision-making in Whitehall. The contest to develop small modular reactors was whittled down to four contenders last month, with two winners originally expected to be chosen by late this year or early 2025. On Thursday, Great British Nuclear confirmed the new timetable and said it …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Well it was a long speech': MP Steve Darling's guide dog Jennie leaves people in hysterics as she snoozes her way through Rachel Reeves's budget announcement

Daily Mail

As Rachel Reeves delivered the Autumn Budget this afternoon, it was clear not everyone in the House of Commons was giving it their full attention. Golden Retriever Jennie, who is owned by Liberal Democrat MP Steve Darling, was spotted snoozing peacefully as the Chancellor delivered Labour's budget on Wednesday - leaving fans of the guide dog in hysterics. Golden Retriever …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

France and Germany slam Labour's VAT plan for private schools - and warn it could force hundreds of pupils out of international schools

Daily Mail

France and Germany have attacked Labour's plan to levy VAT on private school fees, saying it could force hundreds of pupils out of international schools. French ambassador Hélène Duchêne warned the controversial tax raid threatened Sir Keir Starmer's attempt to 'reset' diplomatic relations between Britain and the EU Sir Keir plans to remove the VAT exemption on school fees from …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Labour strikes deal to use AI for lesson plans and marking homework

The Telegraph

Announcing the programme in August, Stephen Morgan, the Early Education Minister, said using AI would help to ease the “pressures and workload burdens” on teachers and allow them to “focus on face-to-face teaching”. By safely embracing AI, teachers can save hours each week and use that time doing what they love; teaching kids in the classroom.” While the Labour Government …

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2 months ago

Microsoft pledges to end ‘civil service drudgery’ with admin bots

The Telegraph

Civil servants are to be given new AI tools to help them do their jobs under a partnership that Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella has said will end the “drudgery” of Whitehall work. Microsoft on Monday unveiled new “autonomous agents” – akin to a digital secretary or virtual coworker – that can automatically respond to emails, handle administrative tasks and …

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Roxy Horner CONFIRMS engagement to Jack Whitehall in sweet post as she shows off her stunning diamond ring and calls comedian the 'best fiancé in the world'

New top mandarin issues stark warning to Whitehall on first day in the job

Starmer and farmers locked in deadlock over tax changes after hundreds of tractors descend on Westminster

Climate change and water shortages pose a 'pressing risk' to Britain's food security, finds major Whitehall report - but critics fume after it makes NO mention of Labour's 'family farm tax'

Reform of the state is ‘essential’, says McFadden

Why Keir Starmer’s stinging criticism of the civil service will backfire

Keir Starmer has declared war on whoever has been in charge since July

Watch: King welcomes Emir of Qatar to Buckingham Palace for state visit

Jack Whitehall aims series of ‘awkward’ digs at Gregg Wallace during The One Show appearance

Get ready for this week’s US OTT lineup: ‘Jack in Time for Christmas’, ‘That Christmas’, ‘Black Doves’ and more

Police issue warning as demonstrators set to descend on central London after arrest of seven Kurdish terror suspects

Farmers make fresh stand against Keir Starmer's tax grab: More than 100 tractors descend on Dover in protest against inheritance tax raid

Westminster penthouse with MI6 history up for grabs for just shy of £4m

Ailbhe Rea: Farmers Descend on Westminster

Wes Streeting’s hard medicine is not what the NHS wants – but exactly what it needs

QUENTIN LETTS: Kemi Badenoch whacked back all the KC's questions with gusto as she had a cheerful biff at Whitehall

Cenotaph: What is the history and significance of the Whitehall monument on Remembrance Day?

Charity accused of trying to 'hijack' Remembrance Day after calling for it to be 'decolonised' instead of 'glorifying' the British Empire

Who is Jonathan Powell, Keir Starmer’s new national security adviser?

Race to build Britain’s first mini-nukes delayed again in Budget

'Well it was a long speech': MP Steve Darling's guide dog Jennie leaves people in hysterics as she snoozes her way through Rachel Reeves's budget announcement

France and Germany slam Labour's VAT plan for private schools - and warn it could force hundreds of pupils out of international schools

Labour strikes deal to use AI for lesson plans and marking homework

Microsoft pledges to end ‘civil service drudgery’ with admin bots