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British PM tightens ministerial transparency rules after donations row

The Straits Times

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November 08, 2024

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Nov 6 set out a code of conduct for ministers aimed at improving transparency, after he was caught in a row over lawmakers accepting gifts such as clothes and Taylor Swift concert tickets.

The government had promised tighter rules after revelations about the hospitality that senior figures from Mr Starmer's Labour Party had received, which contributed to a slide in his popularity since a landmark election win in July.

The new code will require ministers to declare hospitality and gifts monthly rather than quarterly, bringing it in line with the rules for other lawmakers.

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Trump and other world leaders send congratulations to Takaichi

President Donald Trump on Feb 8 congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her coalition’s election win, wishing her “great success in passing your Conservative, Peace Through Strength Agenda” in a social media post.

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February 10, 2026

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Service. When a shop's error becomes the customer's burden

My wife recently visited Metro Causeway Point in Woodlands to buy some undergarments.

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1 mins

February 10, 2026

The Straits Times

The Straits Times

Why Carney's 'middle powers' strategic option won't work for South Korea

The hard truth is its potential partners are either militarily too weak or too toxic.

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6 mins

February 10, 2026

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PM Wong congratulates Japan's PM on election win

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Feb 9 offered his congratulations to his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi following her historic election win, calling the result a clear endorsement of her leadership by the Japanese public.

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1 min

February 10, 2026

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Gremaud pips Gu to slopestyle gold again

Swiss freeski star Mathilde Gremaud ended Eileen Gu’s hopes of a historic Winter Olympics golden treble on Feb 9, successfully retaining her slopestyle crown at Livigno Snow Park.

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3 mins

February 10, 2026

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Median household income in S'pore crosses $12,000 mark for first time

In a first, data on non-employment income, non-employed households covered in report

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4 mins

February 10, 2026

The Straits Times

The Straits Times

THE WORLD'S PLAYGROUND

Theme parks are sprouting up across Asia, and more Singaporeans are designing holidays around these regional attractions

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8 mins

February 10, 2026

The Straits Times

Recycling refunds • Ez-link one of many digital payment modes

We thank Mr Martin Lee Ming Han for his letter “Linking recycling refunds to ez-link cards feels like a step backwards” (Feb 5).

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1 min

February 10, 2026

The Straits Times

The Straits Times

Inequality at record low, but fresh approaches needed to sustain progress: PM Wong

Govt will press on with efforts to build a fairer, more just and more inclusive society

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3 mins

February 10, 2026

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Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards Paul Thomas Anderson wins top director prize for One Battle After Another

BEVERLY HILLS - One Battle After Another (2025) director Paul Thomas Anderson won top honours at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards in Los Angeles on Feb 7, solidifying his film’s position as a strong favourite for the Oscars.

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1 mins

February 10, 2026

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