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Independent review warns UK National Security Act could criminalise journalism and protest if applied too broadly

Independent review warns UK National Security Act could criminalise journalism and protest if applied too broadly

Jonathan Hall KC says National Security Act 2023 foreign interference offence risks chilling lawful journalism, advocacy and protest without clearer safeguards.

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Independent review warns UK National Security Act could criminalise journalism and protest if applied too broadly

Independent review warns UK National Security Act could criminalise journalism and protest if applied too broadly

Jonathan Hall KC says National Security Act 2023 foreign interference offence risks chilling lawful journalism, advocacy and protest without clearer safeguards.

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Starmer orders foreign interference review after ex‑Reform Wales leader Nathan Gill jailed for bribery

Starmer orders foreign interference review after ex‑Reform Wales leader Nathan Gill jailed for bribery

Starmer ordered a foreign interference review after ex‑Reform Wales leader Nathan Gill was jailed for bribery linked to pro‑Russian statements.

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Starmer orders foreign interference review after ex‑Reform Wales leader Nathan Gill jailed for bribery

Starmer orders foreign interference review after ex‑Reform Wales leader Nathan Gill jailed for bribery

Starmer ordered a foreign interference review after ex‑Reform Wales leader Nathan Gill was jailed for bribery linked to pro‑Russian statements.

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US pauses £31bn UK-US ‘Tech Prosperity Deal’ amid talks over UK tax and rules

US pauses £31bn UK-US ‘Tech Prosperity Deal’ amid talks over UK tax and rules

US put the UK’s £31bn Tech Prosperity Deal on hold, citing concerns over UK non-tariff barriers including the digital services tax and food rules.

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US pauses £31bn UK-US ‘Tech Prosperity Deal’ amid talks over UK tax and rules

US pauses £31bn UK-US ‘Tech Prosperity Deal’ amid talks over UK tax and rules

US put the UK’s £31bn Tech Prosperity Deal on hold, citing concerns over UK non-tariff barriers including the digital services tax and food rules.

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Five Labour councillors defect to Greens on Brent Council as Polanski calls Labour ‘broken’

Five Labour councillors defect to Greens on Brent Council as Polanski calls Labour ‘broken’

Five Labour councillors in Brent have resigned to join the Greens, prompting responses from both parties ahead of the May 2026 local elections.

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Five Labour councillors defect to Greens on Brent Council as Polanski calls Labour ‘broken’

Five Labour councillors defect to Greens on Brent Council as Polanski calls Labour ‘broken’

Five Labour councillors in Brent have resigned to join the Greens, prompting responses from both parties ahead of the May 2026 local elections.

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UK launches BBC charter review with 12-week consultation on mission, governance and funding

UK launches BBC charter review with 12-week consultation on mission, governance and funding

Ministers opened a 12-week consultation on the BBC’s next Charter, covering mission, governance and post-2027 funding ahead of a 2026 White Paper.

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UK launches BBC charter review with 12-week consultation on mission, governance and funding

UK launches BBC charter review with 12-week consultation on mission, governance and funding

Ministers opened a 12-week consultation on the BBC’s next Charter, covering mission, governance and post-2027 funding ahead of a 2026 White Paper.

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