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      Laura O'Callaghan

      Laura O'Callaghan

      Political Correspondent
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      Laura O’Callaghan is the political correspondent covering Westminster politics. Reporting from the British Parliament, she has covered the UK’s response to the war in Ukraine, the Covid-19 pandemic, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the coronation of King Charles III and foreign relations. Before joining The National in 2021, she worked as a reporter for The Daily Express and a local journalist in east London.

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      An EDF-owned nuclear power plant in France. The company has been ordered to meet UK security requirements after it signed a deal to buy GE's nuclear turbine business. Reuters
      UK government 'concerned' over EDF purchase of GE nuclear unit

      Rishi Sunak's Cabinet has imposed a strict set of security requirements on the companies

      UKAugust 08, 2023
      Pope Francis waves at a gathering of young people in Eduardo VII Park in Lisbon. AP
      Pope urges young Catholics to fight for economic justice and climate

      More than 1.5 million pilgrims from around the globe expected to attend World Youth Day gathering

      WorldAugust 03, 2023
      Ukrainian commanders train troops to use the AS90 self-propelled gun in south-west England supervised by British Army officers. Victoria Pertusa / The National
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      British military puts ‘spirited’ Ukrainians through howitzer crash course

      British Army has trained 120 Ukrainian soldiers and 12 commanders to use the self-propelled weapons

      UKJuly 29, 2023
      People protest against Sadiq Khan's plan to extend Ulez in London. Getty
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      Expansion of London's Ulez zone given go-ahead by judge

      Extension will mean thousands of drivers in outer London will have to pay £12.50 a day to use their vehicles

      UKJuly 28, 2023
      The Ulez expansion plan has been met with stiff opposition in parts of London. Getty Images
      What is Ulez and why is it being extended?

      Anti-pollution scheme estimated to cost some London drivers £4,500 a year

      UKJuly 28, 2023
      Britain's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly shakes hands with Kuwait's Fpreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al Sabah in Kuwait City. KUNA / Reuters
      UK's Cleverly meets Kuwait's Crown Prince and Defence Minister to discuss stronger ties

      The Foreign Secretary was welcomed to Al Bayan Palace for talks on bilateral cooperation

      UKJuly 26, 2023
      The UK believes Russia may escalate its drive to destroy Ukraine’s food exports by targeting ships in the Black Sea. AP
      UK warns Russia may target civilian ships in Black Sea

      Britain’s Foreign Secretary makes claim on Middle East tour after Moscow pulled out of grain deal

      UKJuly 25, 2023
      Projects like the Burbo Bank offshore wind farm near Merseyside could be approved more quickly. Reuters
      Major energy projects to be approved faster as UK aims to cut red tape

      System shake-up aims to halve the time for some major developments to get the greenlight

      UKJuly 25, 2023
      UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is visiting Qatar on a three-day trip that will also include Kuwait and Jordan. PA
      UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly tours Gulf and Jordan

      He will unveil £30 million of funding for refugees in the region, to be delivered over the next three years

      GulfJuly 25, 2023
      Britain became the first member of the G7 to set a net-zero goal in 2019. PA
      Rishi Sunak says path to net zero must be 'pragmatic'

      The Prime Minister said he doesn't want to do anything to add to people's household bills while inflation is high

      UKJuly 24, 2023
      Greta Thunberg appeared at a court in Malmo, Sweden, on Monday. AP
      Thunberg removed from climate protest hours after being fined

      Climate activist earlier avoided prison term over road blockade

      EuropeJuly 24, 2023
      Anjem Choudary was arrested by police in East London last week. Reuters
      Anjem Choudary appears in court charged with three terrorism offences

      Radical preacher accused of directing a terrorist organisation

      UKJuly 24, 2023
      The announcement marks a breakthrough in the public investigation into Boris Johnson's handling of the coronavirus crisis. AFP
      Boris Johnson's old phone 'unlocked by experts'

      Cabinet Office will carry out a security check of messages before passing them to Covid inquiry

      UKJuly 21, 2023
      Mayor of London Sadiq Khan's Ulez scheme is being blamed for Labour's defeat in the Uxbridge and South Ruislip by-election. PA
      Ulez policy blamed for Labour defeat in London constituency

      Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calls on London's mayor to reflect on the contentious green scheme

      UKJuly 21, 2023
      Ukraine's ambassador to Britain Vadym Prystaiko has been removed. AFP
      Zelenskyy sacks Ukraine's ambassador to UK

      Vadym Prystaiko had been Kyiv's representative in London since 2020

      UKJuly 21, 2023
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