The ban comes just weeks after the Conservative leader called Reform's barring of critical journalists from their conference an "authoritarian" attack on the free press

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Keir Starmer and Labour had a chance to end a bent system, now being exploited by Reform to allow the mega-rich to buy British politics. They blew it, and more racism and Islamophobia are the result.

Children and paramedics were among at least 80 civilians killed in the incident, Declassified can reveal.

An influential regenerative grazing movement continues to grow. But here's why the science doesn't back up the purported climate benefits.

Aviation is on track to be responsible for 80% of the UK’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2050, according to the Climate Change Committee (CCC).

A more fundamental shift in policy, challenging Britain's long-held position as an underling of US imperialism, won't happen anytime soon

Two young people riding in an autonomous vehicle were arrested in San Francisco after authorities allegedly found them in possession of an illegal “ghost gun.”

In today’s newsletter: ​At Reform’s conference​ the faithful remained defiantly upbeat, even ​through fresh allegations and overnight suspensions,​ with Farage’s grip on the party suddenly looking far...

As criminal investigations into Reform’s funding continue, much of the British press continues to give a free pass to Nigel Farage’s shady funders

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More than 140 clubs breached licences, with a third caught taking water illegally, analysis shows – but no fines issued

Exclusive: Documents show officers from Maine to California worry Meta’s camera-equipped glasses will be used either to secretly record them or aid acts of terrorism

Further to yesterday’s blog, Defra’s Call for Evidence on all aspects of gamebird rearing, releasing and shooting is now open, and will close at 23.59hrs on 1st November 2026. The Call …

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking evidence on the environmental and animal health and welfare impacts of gamebird rea...

Being subservient to the interests of the wealthy now means that his hands are tied, and he will be unable to tackle Britain’s most pressing issues, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Sainsbury's now have free workers to replace the 3,000 it made redundant last year while announcing profit of over £1bn