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England’s mayors expected to receive powers for tourist levy

The government is expected to set out plans allowing local leaders in England to introduce levies on overnight stays, giving mayors a route to impose...

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Trump pledges $5,000 payments if Republicans win November elections

Trump has promised $5,000 for every adult American if Republicans win November’s elections, making the offer during the party’s first convention held...

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Police open criminal investigation into Reform UK donations

Police have launched a criminal investigation into donations connected to Reform UK following a Channel 4 News broadcast. The case is being incorporat...

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Burnham warns against welfare cuts to fund defence

Burnham has said national security should not be strengthened at the expense of social security, as the prime minister says he will fund defence while...

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Miliband rejects Chief Rabbi warning over Israeli settlement sanctions

Miliband has disagreed with the UK Chief Rabbi’s warning that sanctions linked to Israeli settlements could increase risks facing British Jews.

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British-Israeli relations described as lowest in decades after settlement trade ban

British-Israeli relations have been characterised as being at their lowest point in decades after Israel reacted to London’s trade ban involving Israe...

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UK sanctions West Bank settlements as Israel shuts consulate

The UK has announced sanctions on West Bank settlements, while Britain’s foreign secretary accused settlers of “ethnic cleansing” Palestinians. Israel...

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UK expected to set out trade restrictions on West Bank settlements

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is expected to outline proposals on Tuesday targeting goods from Israeli-occupied areas, including trade linked to West...

2 months ago

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Chancellor’s confidence drive may limit scope for tax rises

The new leadership is seeking to maintain economic confidence and encourage stronger activity, a balancing act that may restrict room for future tax i...

2 months ago

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Plans to merge smaller councils paused or withdrawn

Proposals to reorganise local government by combining smaller councils into larger authorities have been halted in a number of areas.

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Germany’s AfD gains prompt concern across Europe

The far-right AfD’s reported win in Saxony-Anhalt and wider regional advances have raised concern for the EU and established political parties.

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Chancellor to say UK economy is ‘turning a corner’

The chancellor is expected to say the UK economy is improving despite concerns over debt, while plans are due to be set out to spread growth more wide...

2 months ago

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AfD seeks state-level breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt vote

Germany’s far-right AfD is seeking a major breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt, where an outright majority would put a far-right party in state-level power...

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Green deputy leader Mothin Ali linked to rental properties

Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali has been linked to two rental properties through his company, although the available information indicates he doe...

2 months ago

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AfD projected to win more than 44% in eastern German state

Germany’s far-right AfD is projected to secure more than 44% of the vote in an eastern state, well ahead of the conservative CDU on 18.4%.

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Nigel Farage says he ‘wasn’t listening’ during filmed foreign donor talks

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said he “wasn’t listening” during undercover-filmed discussions about a foreign donor, while also saying his family...

2 months ago

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Reform UK faces calls for stronger operation after donations row

Reform UK insiders and admirers of Nigel Farage are calling for a stronger party operation after a row over donations as the party sets its sights on...

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