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26/08/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
Keir Starmer warns short-term pain needed for long-term good
The prime minister warns an economic 'black hole' will mean a 'painful' October budget.
Nine Palestinians killed in the West Bank
Israel raids four major settlements in what it calls a counter-terrorism operation.
Keir Starmer mulls beer garden smoke ban
The government confirms plans to ban smoking in some outdoor settings.
30/08/2024
31/08/2024
Full coverage of the day's news.
The UK partially suspends arms exports to Israel
The UK suspends 30 arms exports licenses to Israel, including components for drones.
03/09/2024
Grenfell Tower Inquest: the verdict
The Grenfell Tower Inquest delivers a scathing verdict on those that failed its tenants.
Macron appoints Barnier as PM
Former EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier becomes the next prime minister of France.
President Zelensky pleads for more NATO support
Poland's FM warns Russia it could fire on wayward missiles near nuclear sites in Ukraine.
Demonstrations in France against Michel Barnier
PM speaks to a French MP about the nomination of Barnier as prime minister.
The Princess of Wales finishes chemotherapy
The Princess of Wales announces she has finished chemotherapy, in a personal video.
Government wins vote on end to winter fuel payments for most pensioners
The government says means-testing the allowance is needed to rebuild Britain.
11/09/2024
How broke is Britain? The OBR reports.
The Office for Budget Responsibility gives its forecast on debt and spending for the UK.
Putin threatens NATO
Putin threatens NATO if Ukraine uses long range missiles.
14/09/2024
Huw Edwards sentenced for making of child abuse images.
Ex-presenter Huw Edwards receives suspended sentence for making child abuse images.
Hezbollah struck by exploding pagers
Hundreds of members of armed group Hezbollah injured by their electronic pagers.
18/09/2024
19/09/2024