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Minister flouts Whitehall policy to attend Muslim Council event


A cabinet minister faces questions after he attended one of the Muslim Council of Britain’s key annual events despite Whitehall’s longstanding policy of “non-engagement” with the group.

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/minister-flouts-whitehall-policy-to-attend-muslim-council-event-3dz8n2ngq

 


Keir Starmer set to resist Trump’s demand for higher defence spending


Keir Starmer set to resist Trump’s demand for higher defence spendingSir Keir Starmer is expected to resist pressure from President Trump and the British military to increase defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2030 because of concerns about the state of public finances, The Times has been told.

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/donald-trump-keir-starmer-uk-visit-3hhxsgkf8

 


Two lorry drivers killed in crash


Two men have died after two lorries crashed on a major road in Lincolnshire. The collision, which involved a Volvo and Scania lorry, happened near the Snitterby junction on the A15 north of Caenby Corner at about 09:30 GMT, Lincolnshire Police said.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czr34yep18mo