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Flávio Bolsonaro says he will lead Brazil’s opposition from the US

Defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has called himself Brazil’s leader and said he will lead the opposition from the United States follow...

6 days ago

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Michelle O’Neill says DUP blocked her from meeting prime minister in Glasgow

Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill says the Democratic Unionist Party prevented her from attending a meeting with the prime minister i...

6 days ago

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Alaska governor orders probe into alleged links to rival candidate

Alaska’s Republican governor has ordered an investigation into allegations that a Democratic campaign recruited Dan Sullivan as a spoiler candidate, f...

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Chancellor says welfare changes will be made ‘in a Labour way’

Chancellor John Healey says the government has a moral duty to help young people who are out of work, while any welfare cuts will be carried out in wh...

6 days ago

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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 welf...

6 days ago

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Thursday’s newspapers focus on John Healey’s first Budget

Thursday’s newspaper coverage centres on John Healey’s first Budget, including a £100 payment towards energy bills and a bank tax.

6 days ago

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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...

6 days ago

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Budget sets out measures affecting under-25s on housing and wages

The Chancellor has announced Budget measures expected to affect people under 25, including policies covering housing and the minimum wage. The availab...

1 week ago

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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-...

1 week ago

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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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Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after Brazil election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro has arrived in Miami after his defeat in Brazil’s presidential election, ending uncertainty over his whereabouts. His arrival follows...

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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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Netanyahu bloc leads Israel election but falls short of majority

Partial results show Likud and its allies leading Israel’s election with an expected 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, leaving the bloc without a majo...

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Budget judged cautious despite range of smaller measures

The Budget was assessed as cautious, reflecting the pressure created by strained public finances and household finances, despite containing a range of...

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Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after Brazil election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro has arrived in Miami after Brazil’s presidential election, while facing an order to surrender his passport. His journey is being exam...

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