Here is a question that Canadians are now asking themselves. When Donald Trump gets worked up about his neighbours to the north, as he seems to do most days as US president,…
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New planning bill could be the government’s most important – but will it work in practice? | Politics News
Could the Planning and Infrastructure Bill be the most important piece of legislation in this parliament? Today is the first time we have seen the bill – which is meant to clear…
Like her or loathe her, Nicola Sturgeon is one of the most formidable politicians Scotland has ever produced | UK News
Like her or loathe her, Nicola Sturgeon is one of the most recognisable and formidable politicians Scotland has ever produced. Her headteacher-style presence gave Scotland prominence on the UK stage after years…
Will Starmer reap the rewards of not retaliating against Donald Trump’s tariffs? | Politics News
Donald Trump’s approach: making America great again – by pushing up the price of goods and materials from overseas – and getting punters and businesses to buy American instead. That, at least,…
The legal proceedings against Mahmoud Khalil are an American tolerance test | US News
There’s more to this story than the story itself. In Donald Trump‘s USA, the proceedings against Mahmoud Khalil are an American tolerance test. At the heart of it is the US Constitution…
Why the economy is not yet listening to the chancellor’s battle cry | Money News
Since the turn of the year, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has had a single priority, repeated loud and clear at every opportunity; growth. It was a battle cry repeated from Beijing to Cape…
Trade war: It may be harder for UK to secure metals tariffs concessions from Trump this time round | Money News
There was no last minute reprieve. Despite a last ditch phone call to the White House, Keir Starmer was not able to secure concessions for the UK as Donald Trump imposed a…
King Charles reaffirms commitment to Canada against backdrop of US trade war | UK News
The King, in a ceremonial sense, has reaffirmed his respect for and commitment to Canada, against the tense backdrop of the trade war with America. This afternoon, King Charles, who is also…
Thomas Tuchel turns to veterans for first England squad – with World Cup success his main focus | UK News
Thomas Tuchel spent five months planning his first England squad. There were some frustrations from a coach used to being around players constantly at club level from Paris Saint-Germain to Chelsea and…
The two big unknowns left up in the air after Starmer’s ‘coalition of the willing’ Ukraine summit | Politics News
There was one clear, united message from today’s virtual meeting of leaders – that they rejected Vladimir Putin’s “yes, but” approach to a ceasefire. The “coalition of the willing” – the 27…