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2026-02-01T16:05:04+00:00
T-bill, bond rates may drop on BSP easing hopes
RATES of the Treasury bills (T-bills) and Treasury bonds (T-bonds) on offer this week could decline as weak gross domestic product (GDP) data increased expectations of further policy easing by the central bank. The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) will auction off P27 billion in T-bills on Monday, or P9 billion each in 91-...
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2026-02-01T16:04:46+00:00
BPI shares rise on PSEi rebalancing, performance outlook
By Isa Jane D. Acabal, Researcher BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS (BPI) shares climbed last week on Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rebalancing and on improved investor sentiment following the bank’s announcement of its performance targets for this year, analysts said. BPI was the fifth most actively traded stock...
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2026-02-01T16:04:04+00:00
Peso may be range-bound as market awaits inflation report
THE PESO may be range-bound against the dollar this week as players await the release of Philippine inflation data and assess the possible policy implications of the nomination of a new US Federal Reserve chair. On Friday, the local unit closed at P58.86 per dollar, rising by 8.5 centavos from its P58.945 finish on Thu...
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2026-02-01T16:04:02+00:00
PHL banana exports estimated to have grown 26% in 2025
PHILIPPINE BANANA exports likely surged by more than a quarter in 2025, helping make the country the world’s number two exporter, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). In a market review, the FAO said that preliminary data indicate that exports of Philippine bananas likely grew 25.6% to 2.93 million...
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2026-02-01T16:04:01+00:00
Are you really buying local?
1 of 2 TO BUY — and learn about — authentic indigenous Filipino weaves, Metro Manila residents can visit the regular DTI fairs held in SM Megamall. — ALICIA A. HERRERA ALICIA A. HERRERA Or is that Filipiniana blouse or skirt you are eyeing actually from China? WHILE it’s cool right now to sport local textiles, it’s bec...
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2026-02-01T16:03:52+00:00
CAMPI keys change hands
1 of 9 Changing of the guard: Outgoing Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines President Atty. Rommel Gutierrez (left) with incoming President Jose Maria “Jing” Atienza — PHOTO BY KAP MACEDA AGUILA DoTr Director for Transportation Security Carlo Bala (second from left), DoTr Usec. for Road Transport and ...
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2026-02-01T16:03:46+00:00
Villar Land says it will respond to SEC complaint
VILLAR LAND Holdings Corp. said it has not yet received a copy of the complaint filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and will respond to all allegations once it does. “Villar Land and its directors will answer all the allegations leveled against them after formal receipt of the alleged complaint,” the ...
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2026-02-01T16:03:24+00:00
Defunding foreign-assisted projects and the costs we now bear
 
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2026-02-01T16:03:03+00:00
Life sector to drive insurance industry’s growth
THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY is expected to post steady growth this year, driven by the life sector. “I think we’ll continue. We’ll continue the growth of the industry for life [insurance],” Insurance Commissioner Reynaldo A. Regalado told reporters on the sidelines of an event on Friday. He said the industry recorded “susta...
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2026-02-01T16:03:02+00:00
Sugar industry calls for curbs on artificial-sweetener imports
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said the sugar industry is lobbying for curbs on artificial sweeteners because they are crowding out domestically produced sugar from the market. “We have received a manifesto asking the government to regulate the import and use of artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes. (W...
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2026-02-01T16:03:01+00:00
New designers connect to roots for CSB fashion show
1 of 3 KABSAT by Elmar Pascua — BENILDE.EDU.PH WALANG Tamad sa Quezon by Shagami Felizco Efflorescent Dreams by Aaliyah Camporendo OVER 90 young designers showed off their work at Sinulid, the graduation fashion show of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde’s (DLS-CSB) Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM) students. A ...
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2026-02-01T16:02:52+00:00
Premium intent
1 of 7 The Denza logo sits on the grille of the B5 SUV. Curiously, it looks like a stylized tie, perhaps to reflect the more upmarket qualities of its vehicles. — PHOTO BY KAP MACEDA AGUILA Captain seats of the Denza D9 MPV. — PHOTO BY KAP MACEDA AGUILA Denza B8 — PHOTO BY KAP MACEDA AGUILA BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales ...
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2026-02-01T16:02:45+00:00
ERC looks into Solar Para Sa Bayan amid questions on permits and fees
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has launched an investigation into Solar Para Sa Bayan Corp. (SPSB), a social enterprise founded by businessman-turned-politician Leandro L. Leviste, over allegations of unauthorized operations and collecting fees without approval. In a statement on Saturday, the ERC said it had i...
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2026-02-01T16:02:24+00:00
Our moralistic paradigm of development
 
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2026-02-01T16:02:22+00:00
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1 of 2 LEGO.COM New Lego Botanicals bloom for Valentine’s WITH the campaign “This Valentine’s, Keep It Fresh,” Lego is turning Valentine’s gifting into something hands-on and memorable. This month Lego introduces 2026 novelties that expand the collection beyond traditional bouquets: Lego Botanicals Daisies, Peace Lily,...
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2026-02-01T16:02:03+00:00
Debt yields go down on weak GDP data
YIELDS on government securities (GS) traded in the secondary market declined last week as below-target Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) growth last year raises the odds of further easing by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). GS yields, which move opposite to prices, went down by 7.14 basis points (bps) on av...
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2026-02-01T16:02:01+00:00
Rice retail price down, meat up in mid-January
THE retail price of rice declined year on year in mid-January, while meat and galunggong (round scad) prices increased, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). During the Jan. 15-17 period, which the PSA calls the second phase of January, the national average retail price of regular milled rice declined...
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2026-02-01T16:01:51+00:00
New Geely PHEV to be unveiled in Q1
1 of 2 Geely Motor Philippines said it will continue to espouse a diversified electrification strategy across its global lineup — PHOTO FROM GEELY MOTOR PHILIPPINES PHOTO FROM GEELY MOTOR PHILIPPINES GEELY IS slated to introduce here a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) – known internally as EX5 EM-I –within the fi...
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2026-02-01T16:01:45+00:00
Manila office tenants favor flexible, cost-efficient spaces — Colliers
METRO MANILA’S office developers are being urged to focus on flexible and cost-efficient office spaces as more multinational firms shift to hybrid work, according to property consultancy Colliers Philippines. “Occupiers are increasingly focused on capital preservation, balance sheet flexibility, and reduced execution a...
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2026-02-01T16:01:23+00:00
Hypertension: Why prevention and early treatment save lives
 
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2026-02-02T11:01:20+00:00
Treasury yields fall as investors weigh Fed leadership uncertainty
U.S. Treasury yields were lower Monday as market watchers continued to weigh President Donald Trump naming Kevin Warsh as his pick for the next Fed chair.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/02/treasury-yields-investors-fed-leadership-uncertainty.html
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2026-01-30T06:57:36+00:00
Scenic trains, cruises and concerts: China’s new plan to get consumers spending again
China rolled out a new work plan to boost services consumption as stimulus measures to boost households spending on goods have so far done little to lift demand.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/30/china-services-consumption-plan-domestic-demand-reform.html
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2026-02-02T07:32:43+00:00
CNBC Daily Open: Gold and silver tank amid Trump picking Kevin Warsh as Fed chair
The U.S. dollar strengthened, signaling the market's approval of Warsh's credibility and perceived autonomy, but safe-haven assets gold and silver plummeted.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/02/cnbc-daily-open-gold-and-silver-tank-amid-trump-picking-kevin-warsh-as-fed-chair.html
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2026-02-02T08:06:37+00:00
South Korea stocks fall more than 5%, triggering temporary halt in trading
Asia-Pacific markets saw a mixed trading session as investors assessed China's factory activity for January.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/02/asia-pacific-markets-hang-seng-index-csi-300-gold-silver.html
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2026-02-02T00:52:12+00:00
CNBC Daily Open: Markets see Warsh as a safe pick for Fed chair — causing gold and silver to plunge
The U.S. dollar strengthened, signaling the market's approval of Warsh's credibility and perceived autonomy, but safe-haven assets gold and silver plummeted.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/02/cnbc-daily-open-markets-see-warsh-as-safe-pick-for-fed-chair-gold-and-silver-plunged.html
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2026-01-30T07:21:07+00:00
Japan election becomes high-stakes gamble for Takaichi as personal popularity faces tougher opposition
Japan’s Feb. 8 election is increasingly seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who has tied her political future to the vote.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/30/japan-snap-election-sanae-takaichi-ratings-ldp-cdp-komeito-tokyo.html
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2026-01-30T09:39:24+00:00
World leaders flock to Beijing, hedging against U.S. disruptions
Nations that avoided China in recent years are now sending their leaders to Beijing for meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/30/china-beijing-trade-tariffs-trump-starmer-carney.html
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2026-01-31T05:01:44+00:00
U.S. government partially shuts down; House vote could reopen it by Monday
The funding deal addresses concerns Democrats have about funding the Department of Homeland Security because of enforcement actions in Minnesota.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/30/government-shutdown-senate-vote-dhs.html
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2026-01-31T14:15:01+00:00
A 'staggering' number of people bought new iPhones last quarter—analysts explain why, and whether it'll happen again soon
Apple CEO Tim Cook called the surge in demand for iPhones in the latest quarter "staggering." Analysts say multiple factors can help explain why.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/31/analysts-apples-staggering-iphone-sales-are-from-pent-up-demand.html
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2026-01-30T20:22:43+00:00
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair to succeed Jerome Powell
President Trump named Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, ending an odyssey that has seen unprecedented turmoil around the central bank.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/30/trump-nominates-kevin-warsh-for-federal-reserve-chair-to-succeed-jerome-powell.html
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2026-01-30T20:45:33+00:00
Silver plunges 30% in worst day since 1980, gold tumbles as Warsh pick eases Fed independence fear
Gold and silver prices plunged on Friday, following weeks of gains as investors poured money into safe havens.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/30/silver-gold-fall-price-usd-dollar-fed-warsh-chair-trump-metals.html
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2026-02-02T10:28:29+00:00
Just over £1 now, here’s why Lloyds’ share price looks cheap to me anywhere under £1.77
Lloyds’ (LSE: LLOY) share price sits around an 18-year high, yet there may still be further major gains ahead. This is because price and value are different things when it comes to shares. Price is just a function of market supply and demand for a stock at any given time. But value reflects the true worth of the unde...
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/02/02/just-over-1-now-heres-why-lloyds-share-price-looks-cheap-to-me-anywhere-under-1-77/
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2026-02-02T10:23:52+00:00
I’m targeting £10,399 a year in dividends from £20,000 in this FTSE 250 high-yield star
FTSE 250 investment giant Aberdeen (LSE: ABDN) has paid the same high dividend, generating a very strong yield for the past five years. And analysts forecast it will do the same for at least the next three. These projections look well supported to me by a reorganisation programme that continues to show real traction. ...
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/02/02/im-targeting-10399-a-year-in-dividends-from-20000-in-this-ftse-250-high-yield-star/
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2026-02-02T10:18:54+00:00
Here’s why the market may still be seriously undervaluing BAE Systems’ share price at around £19…
BAE Systems (LSE: BA) share price has emerged as one of the clearest beneficiaries of the global shift towards higher defence spending. This pivot is most visible in non-US NATO members’ commitment to more than double their defence budgets. This is a multi-decade structural transformation to create a long-term deterr...
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/02/02/heres-why-the-market-may-still-be-seriously-undervaluing-bae-systems-share-price-at-around-19/
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2026-02-02T10:14:14+00:00
Here’s how I’m targeting £16,073 a year in dividends from £20,000 in this FTSE 100 gem…
FTSE 100 income stocks that offer dependable, long‑term dividends are not always easy to find. But this one stands out to me. Its dividend profile looks reassuringly strong, supported by a business steadily building the earnings base needed for sustainable future payouts. So, how much could investors seeking high, st...
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/02/02/heres-how-im-targeting-16073-a-year-in-dividends-from-20000-in-this-ftse-100-gem/
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2026-02-02T10:07:42+00:00
Prediction: in 12 months the surging Rolls-Royce share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…
Rolls-Royce‘s (LSE:RR.) share price has been a revelation. Dividends are back with a bang too after being dropped during 2020. So how long can the FTSE 100 engineer continue to outperform? During the past 12 months, Rolls-Royce shares have risen a stunning 102.9% in value. With a 0.8% trailing dividend yield added in, ...
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/02/02/prediction-in-12-months-the-surging-rolls-royce-share-price-and-dividend-could-turn-10000-into/
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2026-02-02T09:02:00+00:00
Forget Rolls-Royce shares! I think this is a better growth opportunity for 2026
Rolls-Royce shares are up 104% in the past year. The business is one of the top-performing stocks in the FTSE 100 over this period. However, some are concerned about the high valuation and whether there’s much potential for further gains in 2026. When looking for alternatives, I came across one that I think could do re...
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/02/02/forget-rolls-royce-shares-i-think-this-is-a-better-growth-opportunity-for-2026/
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2026-02-02T08:30:00+00:00
FTSE 100: here are my 3 predictions for 2026
To the surprise of many, the FTSE 100 outperformed the S&P 500 in 2025. With huge attention paid to the Magnificent 7 and US stocks in general, it’s sometimes easy to overlook opportunities closer to home. Bearing this in mind, here are three things that I think will happen in 2026. The FTSE 100 has established a...
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/02/02/ftse-100-here-are-my-3-predictions-for-2026/
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2026-02-02T08:15:00+00:00
Could SpaceX add 7%+ to the value of this UK growth share?
UK growth shares are booming at the moment. Since February 2025, the FTSE 100’s gained 18%, outperforming many of its international peers. But savvy investors know that successful investing requires taking a long-term view. With this in mind, I think 2026 could be a pivotal year for one particular Footsie stock. Letâ...
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/02/02/could-spacex-add-7-to-the-value-of-this-uk-growth-share/
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2026-02-02T08:06:00+00:00
How you could invest £300 a month in FTSE 100 stocks to target a £5,000 second income
The FTSE 100 has an average dividend yield of 2.92%. Given that the base interest rate’s 3.75%, some might feel that buying stocks for dividend income isn’t a smart idea. However, building an impressive passive income can be done in such a way to achieve a high yield without an excessive level of risk. Here’s what I’m ...
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/02/02/how-you-could-invest-300-a-month-in-ftse-100-stocks-to-target-a-5000-second-income/
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2026-02-02T08:00:00+00:00
Down 9% in 10 years, could this FTSE 100 stock be a once-in-a-decade buying opportunity?
FTSE 100 drinks giant Diageo (LSE:DGE) has seen its share price perform miserably over the past few years. Since reaching its post-pandemic peak in December 2021, it’s fallen around 60%. But with a new boss at the helm, will the group’s results start to show that its turnaround strategy is working? What’s more, c...
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2026-02-02T10:07:00+00:00
Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour Party over Epstein links
The former cabinet minister says he does not want to "cause further embarrassment" by his links to the late convicted paedophile.
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2026-02-01T22:07:57+00:00
Epstein sent $75,000 to accounts linked to Mandelson, files suggest
Lord Mandelson says he has no record or recollection of receiving the sums and does not know if the documents are authentic.
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2026-02-02T07:53:57+00:00
Drone incidents near UK military bases double year-on-year
British troops will get extra powers to shoot down drones near military bases, the UK government says.
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2026-02-02T07:34:42+00:00
Workers Party of Britain not contesting by-election
The party, led by George Galloway, says it will not choose a candidate for the Gorton and Denton seat.
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2026-02-01T17:40:19+00:00
Charlotte Cadden chosen as Tory by-election candidate
The retired detective says she wants "a proper inquiry on grooming gangs" and "to get rid of carbon tax".
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2026-01-31T18:32:28+00:00
Labour pick Angeliki Stogia for Gorton by-election
The councillor was chosen after Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham was blocked from standing.
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2026-02-01T13:43:36+00:00
Drugs policy approach needs to change, Polanski says
The Green Party leader of England and Wales says there needs to be a "public health approach" as he reiterates his backing for the legalisation of drugs.
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2026-01-31T23:08:20+00:00
Andrew should testify to US Congress, Starmer suggests after new photos
Sir Keir Starmer suggests Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should testify over his dealings with the convicted sex offender.
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2026-01-31T15:44:23+00:00
Student loan system 'fair and reasonable', says Reeves
The chancellor's defence comes after Martin Lewis called her freeze on student loans "not a moral thing".
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2026-01-31T15:32:27+00:00
Starmer invites Japan PM to UK after Tokyo talks
Sir Keir and Sanae Takaichi discussed ways to strengthen ties between their two nations during the meeting, at the end of the UK prime minister's trip to East Asia.
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2026-01-31T20:27:11+00:00
Labour peer and ex-FA chairman Lord Triesman dies aged 82
He joined Tony Blair's government in 2004, holding prominent roles in politics until his death.
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2026-01-30T20:06:20+00:00
Epstein sent £10,000 to Mandelson's partner, released emails show
The emails were published by the US Department of Justice as part of a release running to three million pages.
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2026-01-30T13:19:30+00:00
Government has duty to help pass assisted dying bill, says Leadbeater
Supporters of the proposals are urging Keir Starmer to intervene, as opponents warn against forcing the bill through.
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2026-01-30T22:31:27+00:00
Seven UK Labubu shops to open, after PM's China visit
The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.
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2026-01-30T16:00:26+00:00
Greens name Gorton and Denton by-election pick
The Green Party's leader on Trafford Council has also worked as a plumber since she was 16.
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2026-01-30T19:12:17+00:00
Labour peer who had sanctions lifted by China says it's 'meagre return' for UK
She says raising the case of campaigner Jimmy Lai is more important than lifting sanctions against her.
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2026-01-30T18:42:52+00:00
Lobbyists' trade body calls for urgent reform after Jim Murphy 'errors'
It comes after the BBC uncovered details of a firm owned by the ex-Labour minister offering access to officials for money.
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2026-01-30T14:59:56+00:00
Trump tells Iran to drop nuclear aims and stop killing protesters to avoid military action
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi says armed forces had "fingers on the trigger" to respond to any US strike.
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2026-01-30T10:20:29+00:00
Lib Dems name Gorton and Denton by-election choice
Local activist Jackie Pearcey is the Liberal Democrats' candidate for the Greater Manchester seat.
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2026-01-30T13:51:49+00:00
China lifts sanctions on MPs and peers, as Starmer says he hopes Xi will visit UK
The prime minister says lifting of travel ban on six MPs and peers vindicates his approach to China, amid criticism.
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2026-01-30T14:30:57+00:00
Kemi Badenoch denies sacked Tory's claim party doesn't allow free speech
The Conservative leader was responding to a claim made by an ex-member sacked for speaking to Reform.
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2026-01-30T12:44:51+00:00
Social Democratic Party names by-election candidate
Sebastian Moore, the SDP’s north west chair, is the party's choice for the Gorton and Denton by-election.
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2026-01-30T11:18:33+00:00
Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years
The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.
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2026-01-29T18:24:19+00:00
Labour scales back new energy efficiency targets for social homes
It comes after councils and housing associations warned about the cost to implement new stricter standards.
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2026-01-30T13:05:25+00:00
Ex-Reform councillors join Advance UK party
Two Devon County Council members who previously quit Reform UK join a new political party.
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2026-01-30T13:00:46+00:00
Chinese whisky tariff cut to come into force on Monday
Import taxes on Scotch whisky will be halved from 10% to 5% - a deal the UK government said would be worth £250m to the UK's economy.
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2026-01-30T08:23:12+00:00
Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit?
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.
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2026-01-28T17:04:10+00:00
First minister's 'car crash interview' highlights old Labour divisions
The relationship between UK and Welsh Labour is under the microscope after Eluned Morgan failed to back the prime minister.
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2026-01-27T13:26:39+00:00
What is ground rent and how are leasehold rules changing?
Ground rents will be capped as part of wider plans to overhaul the leasehold system in England and Wales.
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2026-01-26T18:30:38+00:00
Suella Braverman: Proud right-winger becomes latest defector to Reform
The former home secretary has become the latest senior Tory to join Nigel Farage's party.
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2026-01-26T06:34:04+00:00
Can a council do five days' work in four?
Staff at one local authority are doing fewer hours for the same pay. How is it working out?
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2026-01-31T20:02:10+00:00
Why was PM Keir Starmer in Japan?
Sir Keir Starmer attended talks in Tokyo, saying the relationship between the countries was the "strongest" it has been "in decades".
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2026-01-30T21:38:44+00:00
Chris Mason: What Starmer's China reset tells us about his foreign policy
The prime minister has set out his vision - and now begun to match it with actions and overseas visits.
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2026-01-29T11:56:12+00:00
Chris Mason: Inside China's Great Hall of the People
Chris Mason explains why the prime minister is there, and what he hopes to achieve.
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2026-01-28T11:01:44+00:00
Chris Mason reports from the tarmac in Beijing
Keir Starmer has arrived in China for a three-day visit - the first time a UK prime minister has visited the country since 2018
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2026-01-27T22:31:51+00:00
Starmer says 'China matters' as he heads to Beijing with business leaders
Sir Keir Starmer is the first British prime minister to travel to Beijing since Theresa May in 2018.
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2026-01-28T12:16:59+00:00
Why China views the UK visit as part of something bigger
Sir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to Beijing
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2026-01-24T12:27:09+00:00
Labour wants to shake up the police - but will that solve 'everyday crime epidemic'?
The home secretary is promising the biggest policing reform in centuries, but she faces a fight, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
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2026-02-01T14:12:34+00:00
'I've never taken drugs or drunk alcohol,' says Polanski
The Green Party leader reiterates his backing for "legalising and regulating" drugs.
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2026-01-30T18:19:00+00:00
Americast
The president kicks off the Republican election campaign in Iowa
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2026-01-28T14:36:48+00:00
First Minister refuses to answer questions over devolved policing
First Minister Eluned Morgan responds to questions from BBC Wales political editor Gareth Lewis.
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2026-01-28T06:07:03+00:00
Will Suella Braverman's defection prompt a by-election?
Suella Braverman has defected to Reform UK from the Conservatives - but what does that mean for her constituents?
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2026-02-02T11:00:00+00:00
GOP faces divide on ICE reforms as House struggles to end shutdown
Republican lawmakers are battling each other over what reforms to make to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies as the House gets set to vote on legislation to end a partial government shutdown triggered by the deaths of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis.   The House is expected to vo...
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2026-02-02T11:00:00+00:00
Newsom leads resistance to RFK Jr.’s public health upheaval
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is making California the frontline in the resistance to the Trump administration’s revamped healthcare policies under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, in what experts see as a politically savvy move that previews what a “Balkanized” public health landscape could look like as state...
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2026-02-02T11:00:00+00:00
Bad Bunny, Patriots vs. Seahawks rematch fueling buzz ahead of Super Bowl LX
The buzz around the Super Bowl will reach a climax this week, with pro football fans, advertising executives and pop culture junkies anticipating Sunday to be one of the most talked-about one-night events in television history.   The chatter about this year’s NFL season finale between...
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2026-02-02T11:00:00+00:00
AIPAC-linked group faces test of its political power in New Jersey primary
A group affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is facing the first big test of its political power this year in the Democratic primary for New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s (D) seat.  The super PAC, called United Democracy Project, has spent at least over $2 million so far attacking fo...
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2026-02-02T03:57:41+00:00
Billie Eilish rips ICE at Grammys: ‘No one is illegal on stolen land’
Billie Eilish, who’s been a fierce critic of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid President Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration in the U.S., is taking to the Grammys stage to urge the public to “keep fighting” and “protesting.” “As grateful as I feel, I honestly ...
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2026-02-02T03:48:08+00:00
GOP rep: ‘Senate is very, very corrupt’
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) called the Senate “very corrupt” amid a partial government shutdown and in the wake of some recent tensions between the chambers of Congress. “I also have respect for our Speaker, and this is not directed at him. The Senate is very, very corrupt. Many of the Senators we would consider&#8...
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5718067-anna-luna-calls-senate-corrupt/
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2026-02-02T02:53:17+00:00
Bad Bunny denounces ICE in Grammys speech: ‘We’re not savages’
Bad Bunny is speaking out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), telling the Grammy Awards audience Sunday “we’re not savages” and “ICE out.” “Before I say thanks to God, I’m gonna say: ICE out,” the “Dákiti” rapper said Sunday as he accepted the a...
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2026-02-02T02:40:06+00:00
Portland mayor tells ICE to leave city after federal agents use tear gas on protesters
Portland, Ore., Mayor Keith Wilson (D) pushed for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to leave his city after federal agents used tear gas on protestors. “Today, federal forces deployed heavy waves of chemical munitions, impacting a peaceful daytime protest where the vast majority of those present violated no law...
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5718012-portland-mayor-demands-ice-leave/
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2026-02-02T02:01:43+00:00
Trevor Noah roasts Nicki Minaj’s Trump support at Grammys
Grammys host Trevor Noah is mocking Nicki Minaj’s support for President Trump, poking fun at the rap star’s recent trip to the White House.  After picking out some high-profile musical artists in the audience at the 68th annual Grammy Awards — including Pharrell Williams, Jelly Roll and Miley Cyru...
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2026-02-02T01:13:13+00:00
Pope Leo asks US, Cuba to engage in ‘sincere and effective dialogue’
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday pressed the U.S. and Cuba to enter “a sincere and effective dialogue” following a recent rough patch in the two countries’ relations. “I have received the greatly troubling news regarding an increase in tensions between Cuba and the United States of America, two neighboring countries,” the pope s...
https://thehill.com/policy/international/5717957-cuba-us-relations-pope-appeal/
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2026-02-02T00:01:55+00:00
Trump announces 2-year closure of Kennedy Center for ‘complete rebuilding’
President Trump on Sunday announced that the Kennedy Center would be closed for a two-year restoration beginning in July. “The Trump Kennedy Center will close on July 4th, 2026, in honor of the 250th Anniversary of our Country, whereupon we will simultaneously begin Construction of the new and spectacular Enterta...
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2026-02-01T23:23:07+00:00
Shutdown plan for FAA involves 10K furloughs
A shutdown plan released by the Department of Transportation (DOT) on Thursday involves the furlough of more than 10,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) workers. The plan also states 13,835 air traffic controllers will not receive pay during the shutdown, which follows an extensive shutdown from late last year th...
https://thehill.com/policy/transportation/5717868-air-traffic-controllers-shutdown/
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2026-02-01T23:06:28+00:00
Senate Republican says his ‘preference’ is for IRS to investigate who leaked Trump’s tax returns instead of lawsuit
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson (Wis.) said Sunday that he would prefer the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) undertake a “robust” investigation into the leak of President Trump’s tax returns, days after the president sued the agency for $10 billion over the disclosure. “I don’t doubt the federal government deserves to ...
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5717783-ron-johnson-irs-tax-leak-trump/
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2026-02-01T22:00:08+00:00
This week on The Hill: House races to end partial government shutdown
The House this week is racing to end a partial government shutdown that took effect on Saturday. The lower chamber will consider a massive funding package that includes five full-year appropriations bills and a stopgap measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at preexisting levels for two wee...
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5717360-house-shutdown-government-funding-clinton-contempt/
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2026-02-01T21:59:06+00:00
Senate Republican backs requiring federal immigration officers to wear body cameras
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said Sunday he is not opposed to requiring that federal immigration officers wear body cameras, after Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) proposed such a measure last week. “I don’t have a problem with that personally,” Johnson, the chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Gov...
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2026-02-01T21:47:51+00:00
Ken Burns: ‘We have sanitized’ the American Revolution
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns said the American Revolution has been “sanitized,” calling the war “dark and bloody.” “I think we have sanitized the war. And I — I think it’s out of an understandable fear that if somehow we reveal how dark and bloody it is, that it will somehow diminish those big ideas in…
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2026-02-01T20:54:05+00:00
IBM executive praises Trump’s Federal Reserve chair pick
IBM Vice Chair Gary Cohn on Sunday praised President Trump’s decision to appoint Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair, touting him as a “traditionalist.” “I think we’re very fortunate to have Kevin to be the nominee. Kevin has a unique background coming in as the chair. As you said, he was a member&#8230...
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