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The UK's economic plan has been touted as one that allows the labor market to adjust to the permanent transformations brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. However, critics argue that this approach is premature and potentially disastrous. The government's move to cut job support and extend
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As thousands of students self-isolate across the UK, the University and College Union (UCU) and the National Union of Students (NUS) are accusing some institutions of prioritizing rent from student accommodation over student safety, forcing students to endure "disgusting conditions" in quarantine. The union's general secretary,
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A group of Conservative rebels, led by party grandee Sir Graham Brady, is planning to force through an amendment that would give MPs a greater say on approving Covid-19 restrictions. The move comes amid mounting Tory anger at No10's handling of the crisis and fears about civil liberties.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has imposed new restrictions on British society to combat a second wave of COVID-19 infections, which scientists warn could spread exponentially and overwhelm hospitals. The measures, which include closing pubs and restaurants at 10 pm, urging people to work from home, and doubling fines for those
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Boris Johnson has denied allegations that he made a secret trip to Italy, a claim rejected by Downing Street as "completely untrue." The Italian newspaper La Repubblica reported that Johnson had arrived in the Umbrian town of Perugia, citing airport staff and a statement from the airport. The
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Conservative MPs are mobilizing against what they see as draconian new restrictions on personal freedoms and the economy, while scientists advise a national lockdown to prevent further deaths and disruptions. The prime minister is caught between the two opposing views, with scientists pushing for decisive action and economists urging caution.
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Democratic Party nominee for the US presidency Joe Biden has expressed his concern that the Good Friday peace deal in Northern Ireland could become a casualty of Brexit. Biden insists that any trade deal between the US and UK must be contingent upon the respect for the Good Friday Agreement
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John Major and Tony Blair, two former British prime ministers, have expressed concern that the UK government's Internal Market Bill could imperil the peace in Northern Ireland and damage the country's reputation. The bill, which will be debated by lawmakers this week, has sparked a furious
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Nancy Pelosi, the senior US Democrat and Speaker of the House of Representatives, has issued a strong warning to Boris Johnson, the UK prime minister, that there is no chance of a US-UK trade deal passing through Congress if the Good Friday Agreement is undermined. This comes as Johnson attempts
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The UK government's plan to introduce legislation that undermines the Brexit withdrawal agreement has sparked concern among EU leaders, who argue that it would erode trust and undermine the negotiating process. The legislation, set to come into effect in the coming weeks, would allow the UK to override
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The UK's economic outlook is set to worsen, with the government's borrowing costs expected to increase as a result of the economic chaos caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Chancellor Rishi Sunak told Conservative MPs that tax rises will be necessary to repair the fiscal damage, with
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently joined a two-hour training session for MPs on sexual harassment and bullying, describing it as "most informative." Alongside Suella Braverman, the Attorney General, and Steve Barclay, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Johnson participated in the "Valuing Everyone" course, which
