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Healey promises to reduce welfare bill before next election
The Chancellor has promised to cut the welfare bill before the next general election, but the Conservatives have criticised the lack of detail on welfare reform in the Budget.
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Israel’s election leaves no clear route to a new government
Israel’s election has highlighted the country’s deep political divisions, with the result producing no clear path towards forming a new government des...
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Healey announces £100 energy bill support and bank tax in first Budget
The chancellor has announced £100 of support for energy bills alongside a tax targeting banks in his first Budget, as the government responds to cost-...
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Burnham rules out general election in next 12 months
The prime minister has rejected speculation from opposition parties that a general election could be held in spring 2027.
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Burnham says there is ‘no confusion’ over his Brexit position
Burnham has rejected suggestions that his stance on Brexit is unclear, while the prime minister said improving the Brexit deal would be his responsibi...
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Healey orders 1% departmental spending cuts to fund defence plan
Departments have been told to reduce public spending by 1%, with the savings intended to support the Defence Investment Plan.
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Chancellor Healey gains time as Iran war narrows options
The chancellor has argued for a new direction for Britain, but the impact of the war in Iran has constrained the choices available to him. Key questio...
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Video explainer examines the Budget’s main measures and funding
A video explainer outlines the key points of the Chancellor’s Budget and considers how the measures are intended to be funded. The supplied material d...
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Israel faces political deadlock as vote count reaches 85%
With 85% of votes counted, the results point towards an impasse in Israel, raising the possibility of another election as politicians seek a way to fo...
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John Healey’s first Budget will have direct impact on finances
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget are expected to affect people’s finances directly, although the available material doe...
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Arab parties may hold balance of power as Netanyahu and Eisenkot fall short
The two main political blocs appear unlikely to win enough seats to form the next government on their own, potentially giving Arab parties a decisive...
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What to expect from John Healey’s first Budget
Expectations are building ahead of John Healey’s first Budget, with an explanation of the issues and announcements to watch for. No specific measures...
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Exit polls show no clear winner in pivotal Israeli election
Two exit polls indicate that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot are tied, with neither projected to secure a ma...
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Energy bills and devolution to feature in Healey’s first Budget
Support with the cost of living, particularly energy bills, and announcements on devolution are expected to be central to John Healey’s first Budget a...
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Israel election raises questions over Gaza and global impact
Ballots are being cast in Israel as attention turns to what the election could mean for Gaza and international relations. The available reporting does...
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Budget approaches as Brexit and North Sea oil remain contentious issues for Burnham
With the Budget due soon, debates over Brexit and North Sea oil are among the issues continuing to occupy the Cabinet, Labour Party and wider country,...
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Starmer government discussed moving out of 10 Downing Street
Keir Starmer’s government has discussed relocating from 10 Downing Street, a building described in unflattering terms because of its condition. No dec...
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Burnham leaves open possibility of referendum on EU free movement
Prime Minister Burnham has said he wants to begin discussions about possible options for the UK’s future relationship with the European Union, leaving...