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16:33

Keir Starmer calls Reform migrant policy 'racist' and...

Six O"Clock News ·

2025/09/28

The Prime Minister has called Reform UK's proposals to scrap indefinite leave to remain for all non-EU migrants "racist" and "immoral". The policy -- which was outlined by Nigel Farage last week -- would involve people having to re-apply under stricter criteria, forcing hundreds of thousands to leave the UK.

16:30

England's Women win Rugby Union World Cup

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2025/09/27

England have won the women's Rugby Union World Cup on home soil. The Red Roses beat Canada 33 - 13 at Twickenham.

30:17

The Prime Minister sets out digital ID plans

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2025/09/26

The Prime Minister has set out plans to introduce mandatory digital identification before the next general electon, to try to tackle illegal migration. In a speech in London, Sir Keir Starmer said politicians had been too "squeamish" about addressing the issue. Opposition parties have criticised the move. But Labour's large majority means the party needs to convince only its own MPs to push the plans through the Commons.

30:31

ID Card scheme expected to be announced tomorrow

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2025/09/25

A UK-wide ID Card scheme is expected to be announced tomorrow - the Prime Minister believes it will help tackle illegal working and will modernise the State.

30:40

Doctors treat Huntington's disease for the first time

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2025/09/24

Doctors have made a huge breakthrough in tackling the genetic disorder Huntington's disease, with initial results showing a significant slowing in the progress of the condition.Plans to extend the high-speed rail network between Liverpool and Manchester have been delayed and won't now be announced at the Labour Conference.The Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, has accused President Trump of being Islamophobic, after Mr Trump told world leaders at the United Nations that he thought London's mayor

30:27

23/09/2025 President Trump attacks mass migration and...

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2025/09/23

The Liberal Democrat leader, Sir Ed Davey, uses his party conference speech to attack Reform UK saying don't let "Trump's America" become "Farage's Britain."

31:04

Charities Cut Ties With Duchess of York

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2025/09/22

Multiple charities have cut ties with the Duchess of York, following the emergence an email she sent to the convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, in which she called him her "supreme friend". A spokesperson for the duchess said her email to Epstein had been sent because she was trying to counter a threat from him to sue her for defamation - and that she still regretted any association with him. In other news, Reform UK has announced plans to abolish the right of migrants to qualify for permanent

16:38

UK Recognises Palestine

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2025/09/21

The UK has formally recognised a Palestinian state, marking a major shift in foreign policy. Israel has criticised the move, describing it as a reward to Hamas. The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has said there will never be a Palestinian state. The Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, welcomed the decision as a step towards lasting peace in the region. In other news, emails allegedly sent by the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, to the late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been

16:23

Airports Hit By Delays

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2025/09/20

There have been major delays and cancellations at some of Europe's biggest airports - including London Heathrow - after technical problems brought down some automatic check-in systems. In other news, an elderly British couple, who were held by the Taliban for nearly eight months in Afghanistan, have arrived back in the UK. And several major American companies are said to have advised staff on highly skilled visas not to leave the United States, after President Trump suddenly increased the annual

30:21

British couple released from Afghan prison.

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2025/09/19

An elderly British couple detained for eight months by the Taliban are released from prison in Afghanistan.A total of three migrants who arrived on small boats have now been sent back to France. A Scottish government minister resigns following allegations he grabbed and swore at an opposition MSP.

30:30

President Trump and Sir Keir Starmer hail a "new era"...

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2025/09/18

President Trump has ended his second state visit to the UK, using a joint news conference with the Prime Minister to say the bond between the US and UK was unshakeable. They addressed a range of issues including Ukraine and Gaza. Also: Sir Keir Starmer highlighted the first return to France under the one in, one out deal. And the American talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has been taken off air because of comments he made about the killing of Charlie Kirk.

30:38

President Trump visits Windsor Castle

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2025/09/17

The King and other senior members of the Royal Family have been hosting Donald Trump at Windsor Castle. Also: The Israeli army says it’s struck more than a hundred and fifty targets in Gaza City since launching a new major ground offensive a day ago. And the widow of the Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, says she has evidence her husband was poisoned.

30:31

Israel launches a major ground offensive on Gaza City

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2025/09/16

There's been international condemnation of Israel, after it announced that it had started its long-awaited major ground assault on Gaza City. Also: the Hollywood actor and director, Robert Redford, has died aged 89. And the state pension is set to go up next year by 4.7%.

30:34

Sir Keir Starmer defends his handling of Lord...

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2025/09/15

The Prime Minister has spoken publicly for the first time since sacking the UK's ambassador to the US, Lord Mandelson. Also: The shadow minister Danny Kruger has become the first sitting Conservative MP to defect to Reform UK. And the British teenager, Owen Cooper, has become the youngest male actor ever to win an Emmy Award for his role in Netflix's acclaimed drama Adolescence.

16:45

British Boxer Ricky Hatton dies

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2025/09/14

Former world champion boxer, Ricky Hatton, has been found dead at his home in Greater Manchester. The family of Jeffrey Epstein's victim Virginia Guiffre say Lord Mandelson should never have been appointed as the UK’s ambassador in Washington. Sir Keir Starmer has condemned assaults on the police at yesterday's Unite the Kingdom rally in London.

16:19

Thousands gather in central London for a rally...

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2025/09/13

More than 100-thousand people have taken part in a march in central London organised by the far-right activist, Tommy Robinson.

30:29

The man suspected of killing the activist Charlie...

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2025/09/12

US officials have confirmed the arrest of the man they suspect of shooting dead the conservative political activist, Charlie Kirk, at a college campus in Utah. Also: A government minister admits some Labour MPs are feeling despondent after the departures of Lord Mandelson and Angela Rayner. And a warning about player burnout from the England and Wales Cricket Board.

30:33

Lord Mandelson is sacked as the UK's ambassador to...

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2025/09/11

Lord Mandelson has been sacked as the British ambassador to the United States, because of what the Foreign Office said was new information about his links to the convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. Also: The FBI have released pictures of a man they want to question about the fatal shooting of the prominent conservative activist, Charlie Kirk. And Ireland threatens to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest unless Israel is banned.

30:38

Starmer facing calls to dismiss Lord Mandelson

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2025/09/10

Starmer facing calls to dismiss UK's ambassador to the US over his links to Epstein

30:37

Israel carries out strike on senior Hamas leaders in...

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2025/09/09

Israel has bombed the Qatari capital Doha. The attacks targeted the senior leadership of Hamas, who'd been meeting to discuss the latest ceasefire proposals for Gaza. Also: Six Labour MPs have now confirmed they are running to become the party's next deputy leader, after Angela Rayner's resignation last week. And staff at a zoo in Shropshire were stunned when one of their lizards produced eight hatchlings, despite not having had access to a mate.

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