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Rishi Sunak's attempt to emulate Margaret Thatcher's legacy has resulted in a disastrous strategy of pay restraint for public sector workers, leading to falling recruitment, worsening services, and escalating industrial strife. The prime minister's reluctance to negotiate with unions and his refusal to offer
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Rishi Sunak is facing growing pressure from within his own party to reduce taxes as a group of 40 Conservative MPs has written to the Chancellor, citing concerns over the highest tax burden since the Second World War and excessive public spending. Senior Tories, including former Cabinet Ministers David Davis
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Rishi Sunak has been warned that he has only six months to transform Conservative Party fortunes, as a series of major rebellions by Tory MPs gained momentum. The Prime Minister is under pressure from within his own party over a range of issues, including his de facto ban on new
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A growing rebellion within the Conservative Party, led by at least 30 MPs including former prime ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, has prompted Rishi Sunak to consider a shift in policy on onshore wind farms. Cabinet minister Grant Shapps has signalled a possible compromise, stating that he expects more
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After Liz Truss's shock resignation, senior ministers and backbench Tories sought to pin the blame for her downfall on Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England. However, the Bank's intervention in financial markets was not the sole reason for Truss's departure. The
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The Bank of England's robust defense against attempts by the UK government to exert more control over its decision-making processes has sparked concerns about the institution's growing autonomy. Critics argue that the Bank's independence is critical to its inflation-fighting credentials, but its perceived "
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British prime minister Rishi Sunak has urged executives to rein in their pay during the cost of living crisis, while criticizing nurses' demands for a significant pay increase. Speaking at the G20 summit in Bali, Sunak emphasized the need for fairness in pay settlements, cautioning that a wage-price spiral
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Rishi Sunak's refusal to commit to increasing defence spending to 3% of GDP in the autumn statement has put him at odds with defence hawks in his own Conservative Party, particularly at a time when Russia's invasion of Ukraine is ongoing. Despite his predecessor Liz Truss&
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Women across the UK are growing increasingly worried about the Conservative government's stance on abortion access, with top ministers often voting against or abstaining from key votes on the issue. Anneliese Dodds, the shadow secretary of state for women and equalities, raised concerns about the voting records of
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Rishi Sunak has announced that Britain will support talks on climate change reparations at the Cop27 summit, backing a last-minute agreement to discuss "loss and damage" payments for countries badly affected by climate-related disasters. The Prime Minister will pledge £65.5m for green technology in poorer nations, stating
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The UK government is reviewing major infrastructure projects, including the high-speed rail line in northern England, as part of efforts to find £50 billion in savings and tax hikes ahead of the autumn budget. Business secretary Grant Shapps hinted that the Northern Powerhouse Rail project, previously committed to by former
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The UK government has faced criticism over its plans to scale back the Northern Powerhouse Rail project and potentially scrap the Sizewell C nuclear plant, as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak seek to find savings ahead of the autumn budget. Business secretary Grant Shapps hinted that the
