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Barclays profit leaps by a quarter as investment activity booms

Barclays profit leaps by a quarter as investment activity booms

The bank reported a pre-tax profit of £8.1 billion for 2024, a 24% leap from the £6.6 billion profit generated over 2023.

UK economy sees modest growth in the final months of 2024 – ONS

UK economy sees modest growth in the final months of 2024 – ONS

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product edged 0.1% higher between October and December.

Former Google boss warns of ‘extreme risk’ from terrorists posed by AI

Former Google boss warns of ‘extreme risk’ from terrorists posed by AI

Eric Schmidt called for governments to have oversight on private tech companies.

Parents call for action after NHS trust fined again following babies’ deaths

Parents call for action after NHS trust fined again following babies’ deaths

Nottingham University Hospitals Trust was fined £800,000 for failures after Gary and Sarah Andrews’ daughter Wynter died in 2019.

What the papers say – February 13

What the papers say – February 13

The US President flagged peace talks could begin ‘immediately’.

UK vows ‘steadfast’ support for Ukraine amid reports of Trump-Putin talks

UK vows ‘steadfast’ support for Ukraine amid reports of Trump-Putin talks

‘The whole of Parliament’ continues to support Ukraine, Angela Rayner said, amid the US president’s moves to draw the conflict to an end.

Funeral to be held of ‘deeply missed’ officer who died as she helped at crash

Funeral to be held of ‘deeply missed’ officer who died as she helped at crash

Around 800 people are expected to attend the full ceremonial police funeral of Pc Rosie Prior at York Minster.

British builders will start work on new towns before next election – Starmer

British builders will start work on new towns before next election – Starmer

Each new town will have the potential for 10,000 or more homes, contributing towards the 1.5 million which the Government has pledged to build.

Meghan ‘cheering’ Invictus Games on from home after leaving Canada

Meghan ‘cheering’ Invictus Games on from home after leaving Canada

Meghan attended the games for five days with her husband the Duke of Sussex.

Inquiry into child exploitation should be ‘considered,’ Senedd agrees

Inquiry into child exploitation should be ‘considered,’ Senedd agrees

The Senedd unanimously agreed the Welsh government should consider a full independent inquiry, following an audit by police forces.

Slain MP’s daughter: Review is paper exercise that doesn’t mean anything

Slain MP’s daughter: Review is paper exercise that doesn’t mean anything

Katie Amess said the Prevent learning review doesn’t help her and that a public inquiry is needed into her father Sir David Amess’ murder.

Rayner took advice from NHS trauma specialists for Grenfell demolition meeting

Rayner took advice from NHS trauma specialists for Grenfell demolition meeting

Some of those who survived and were bereaved by the 2017 fire expressed upset and shock after the meeting.

Government in denial about what constitutes genocide, says Labour MP

Government in denial about what constitutes genocide, says Labour MP

Brian Leishman also described as appalling a statement from Foreign Secretary David Lammy where he ruled out ‘any discussion of sanctions’.

Martyn’s Law ‘might be used to curtail protests’, warns ex-Home Office minister

Martyn’s Law ‘might be used to curtail protests’, warns ex-Home Office minister

Lord Murray of Blidworth warned ‘there is a risk that these measures might be used to curtail protest’.

Ireland will use relationship with US to talk down trade war – finance minister

Ireland will use relationship with US to talk down trade war – finance minister

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said he couldn’t speculate on what US products the EU could buy more of to help avert a trade war.

Home Office chief announces he will leave department in March

Home Office chief announces he will leave department in March

Sir Matthew Rycroft previously served in leading roles in international development and the Foreign Office.

UK vows to boost Ukraine aid as Trump says he and Putin starting ‘negotiations’

UK vows to boost Ukraine aid as Trump says he and Putin starting ‘negotiations’

John Healey said the focus ‘for now’ should be on ensuring Kyiv is in a strong position going into any potential peace talks.

‘Essential’ for Ukraine to join Nato, Nigel Farage says

‘Essential’ for Ukraine to join Nato, Nigel Farage says

Donald Trump – with whom Mr Farage claims close links – has signalled that he wants to see a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine.

MPs: Ministers must give protections to creative sector amid AI copyright fears

MPs: Ministers must give protections to creative sector amid AI copyright fears

The Data (Use and Access) Bill was amended in the House of Lords in a bid to protect creatives.

Counter-terror review linked to MP’s murder ‘clearly inadequate’

Counter-terror review linked to MP’s murder ‘clearly inadequate’

Former MP Anna Firth criticised a review of how terrorist Ali Harbi Ali was dealt with under a counter-terrorism scheme.

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