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Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England

The prime minister has proposed replacing England’s current social care arrangements with an NHS-style system, describing the existing model as deeply...

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Burnham says social care failures could damage NHS

Andy Burnham has warned that problems in social care could ultimately place further strain on the NHS. He said a proposed care service would be set ou...

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Chancellor faces two key economic decisions ahead of Budget

The chancellor must assess how long economic pressures linked to the Iran war may last while seeking to maintain modest optimism ahead of the Budget.

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Burnham announces scheme to support first-time buyers

The prime minister has announced a scheme intended to help people buy their first home, particularly those without financial support from family.

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Labour’s improved mood faces questions over its staying power

Labour’s outlook is described as having improved markedly since Burnham became prime minister, but questions remain over how long the party’s renewed...

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Rayner says proposed permanent residency changes are unfair

The housing secretary has criticised government proposals to alter the time people must wait for permanent residency, saying they would unfairly chang...

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White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One

CNN was scheduled to accompany Donald Trump on Air Force One during his planned trip to Tennessee on Saturday, but the White House barred the network...

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Peter Kyle urges Andy Burnham to act faster to support economic growth

Former Business Secretary Peter Kyle has called for greater urgency on economic growth, criticising Burnham as Labour members prepare for the party’s...

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Brazil’s Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential election

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has banned online gambling as he faces a close presidential contest with Flávio Bolsonaro. Lula describe...

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German voters move away from centre amid economic and migration concerns

Germany’s political centre is facing growing pressure as voters turn towards other positions amid concerns over the economy and migration. Friedrich M...

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South Africa’s new US ambassador rejects claim of white genocide

Roelf Meyer, South Africa’s new ambassador to the United States, has rejected Donald Trump’s claim that white Afrikaners are facing genocide. Meyer sa...

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Opposition grows to Trump plan for 250-foot arch

Plans for a 250-foot arch associated with Donald Trump are moving forward, despite increasing opposition to its construction and proposed military use...

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Burnham says he is not considering an early election

Burnham has said he is not tempted to call an early election, arguing that an early poll would place the country in a “backward-looking process”.

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Jim Copenhaver Dies After Being Shot at 2024 Trump Rally

Jim Copenhaver, who was shot twice during Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign rally in Butler, has died. The attack also killed another man and left Trump wi...

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Collette Stevenson blames illness and sleeplessness for committee error

MSP Collette Stevenson says a chest infection and lack of sleep contributed to her asking whether Transport Scotland was a charity. She also says she...

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Miliband warns Iran against hostile activity on British soil

Foreign Secretary Miliband has told Iran’s minister that the UK will not tolerate hostile activity in Britain, including threats from Iranian-linked g...

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Andy Burnham faces pressure at first Labour conference as PM

Andy Burnham is expected to come under pressure to set out a compelling vision for the country at his first Labour conference as prime minister, amid...

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