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Women ‘missing out’ on motherhood because of ‘delay’ in men maturing, think tank claims

The Centre for Social Justice said more men should be encouraged to work and marry at a younger age to tackle falling fertility rates

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Government to pursue Chagos deal despite Trump’s renewed opposition

The proposed legislation is due to be debated in the House of Lords.

Evening Standard

MPs hit by China sanctions say easing measures on them but not others ‘wrong’

Sir Keir Starmer announced that the sanctions would be lifted following talks with Xi Jinping during his trip to China.

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China lifts sanctions on MPs and peers after Starmer’s meeting with Xi

The lifting of the restrictions, which included a ban on travel to China, was promised by the Chinese president in his talks with the prime minister

The Independent UK

Chinese sanctions on UK MPs and peers lifted after Starmer’s talks with Xi

The lifting of the restrictions, which included a ban on travel to China, was promised by the Chinese president in his talks with the Prime Minister.

Evening Standard

Sanctioned parliamentarians warn Starmer against deal with China

The group of sanctioned MPs and peers said they should not be used as a bargaining chip to ease restrictions on Chinese officials.

Evening Standard

Sir Keir Starmer says he does not have to choose between ties with China and US

The Prime Minister will travel to China on Tuesday as he attempts to continue building bridges with Beijing.

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Starmer would be ‘pathetic’ not to raise Jimmy Lai case during China visit, says Lord Patten

The last governor of Hong Kong said the PM should not ‘lean over backwards’ to avoid offending China

The Independent UK

The Standard podcast: The Chinese super-embassy row, with Sir Iain Duncan Smith

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Kemi Badenoch joins protesters calling for Government to stop China mega-embassy

The Government is facing mounting calls to reject Beijing’s plans for the embassy at Royal Mint Court over security concerns.

Evening Standard

Met Police apologise for not investigating Chinese officials 'spying on protesters' outside planned London mega-embassy

Sir Iain Duncan Smith said the blunder demonstrates ‘how ill-prepared we are to deal with this major security threat’

Evening Standard

Government condemns Egyptian activist’s ‘abhorrent’ social media posts

The Conservatives have called for dual-national Alaa Abd El-Fattah to be stripped of his UK citizenship and deported.

The Independent UK

Deport Egyptian activist over ‘death of Zionists’ social media posts, say Tories

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called for dual-national Alaa Abd El-Fattah to be stripped of his UK citizenship

Evening Standard

Government condemns freed Egyptian activist’s ‘abhorrent’ social media posts

Alaa Abd El-Fattah appeared to call for violence towards ‘Zionists’ and the police

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Evening Standard

Backlash grows over Egyptian activist’s social media posts after return to UK

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has faced criticism for celebrating the return of Alaa Abd El-Fattah on Boxing Day.

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Six London Labour MPs break rank to back rejoining Customs Union after Brexit blow to Britain

They include Dame Meg Hillier, Diane Abbott, Fleur Anderson, Marsha De Cordova, Dawn Butler and Bell Ribeiro-Addy

The Independent UK

MPs pledge support as Jimmy Lai spends 78th birthday in prison ‘for believing in freedom of speech’

British media tycoon’s children raise alarm over his failing health in Hong Kong jail

The Independent UK

Labour minister says China’s ‘covert and calculated’ spying won’t be tolerated - live updates

The Tories have pressed the Government to place China in the enhanced tier of the foreign influence registration scheme (Firs)

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Chagos deal plan clears first Commons hurdle

Defence minister Luke Pollard insisted the draft new law would see off a legal “threat” to the UK-US military base in the archipelago.

The Independent UK

Politicians attend funeral of ‘inspiring leader’ Norman Tebbit

Conservative grandee Lord Tebbit, who was one of Margaret Thatcher’s closest political allies, died on July 7 aged 94.

The Independent UK

Britain risks being ‘dumping ground’ for forced labour goods, MPs warn

Stronger EU and US regulation means products made with forced labour are more likely to enter the UK

The Independent UK

Demands grow for sanctions over British man detained in Dubai for 17 years

Ryan Cornelius has been detained in Dubai since 2008

Evening Standard

MPs call for sanctions over British man detained in Dubai for 17 years

Ryan Cornelius was detained for 10 years in 2008 as part of a bank fraud case, and the detention was extended by 20 years in 2018.

Evening Standard

Veterans protest against possible repeal of Legacy Act

They marched to Parliament Square in Westminster, brandishing regiment flags and Union flags, and were flanked by a motorbike procession.

Evening Standard

Demonstrators set to gather for multiple protests in London on Saturday

A protest against proposals for a new Chinese embassy will take place at the same time as pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather in Westminster.

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