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Labour's Keir Starmer has indicated a willingness to revisit the threshold for winter fuel payments, a highly unpopular policy that has been linked to the party's collapsing public support. The decision comes as government figures suggest ministers could rethink other contentious policies, including the two-child benefit
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Mark Carney, the Canadian Prime Minister, spoke about the benefits of participating in the "Golden Dome" missile shield with the United States, while remaining non-committal on whether Canada would ultimately sign up for the defense shield. The Golden Dome is a $171-billion system to expand continental defenses against
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has indicated that Saudi Arabia could be the neutral venue for crucial talks between Pakistan and India on key issues, including Kashmir, water, trade, and terrorism. The premier has also revealed that he consulted with Nawaz Sharif, the PML-N President, before elevating Chief of Army Staff
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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has initiated a comprehensive tax reform agenda aimed at digitizing, automating, and increasing transparency in the revenue apparatus. The reforms, which include the National Targeting System, e-Bilty system, and Customs Targeting System, are designed to dismantle the legacy of 70 years of mismanagement
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Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves faced a triple blow to her authority, with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner challenging her economic approach, Sir Keir Starmer reversing the decision to axe winter fuel payments, and official figures showing a jump in inflation to 3.5 per cent. The Cabinet is embroiled in
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Labour's Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, has been pushing for a tax on the relatively wealthy as an alternative to cuts in public services, according to a leaked memo. This proposal highlights the party's desire for a more equitable fiscal policy, particularly in the face of
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The memo submitted by Rayner to the Treasury in March, proposing eight tax increases, has sparked a debate within the Labour party on fiscal direction. While the Cabinet has had discussions on fiscal direction, never has a memo of this sort been written without the expectation of it being made
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Labour Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's secret memo has exposed a deepening power struggle within the Cabinet, revealing proposals to restrict access to the state pension for recently arrived immigrants, limit access to welfare benefits, and raise the fee for using the NHS. The memo, submitted in mid-March,
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that the UK and US have reached a deal to lease the key military base on the island of Diego Garcia for 99 years. The agreement was finalized despite a last-minute legal challenge, and it is expected to provide significant security benefits to
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Prime Minister's decision to widen access to the winter fuel payment comes amidst growing pressure from Labour ranks, who have accused the government of squeezing benefits and pensioners. The change aims to address pensioners' financial struggles during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Key Takeaways: * The UK Government has
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The recent joint statement by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemning Israel's actions in Gaza marks a significant shift in Canada's foreign policy. Mr. Carney's decision to participate in the statement, despite not needing
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The Israel-Gaza conflict has entered its 19th month, with the international community increasingly voicing its concern over the devastating humanitarian crisis unfolding in the besieged territory. Dozens of Palestinians have been killed in recent days, and tens of thousands have been forced to flee without shelter or basic infrastructure. The
