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— It may seem like a long time away, but it is crucial to have an idea of how much income you will need to survive in the future.
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Money
— It may seem like a long time away, but it is crucial to have an idea of how much income you will need to survive in the future.
UK Politics
— Labour’s plan to nationalise UK rail services within five years promises to revolutionise railways with affordable fares and improved passenger benefits. By cutting inefficiencies and shareholder dividends, Labour aims to save £2.2 billion annually.
Public Health
— Welfare reforms targeted at the sick and disabled won’t boost government coffers. In fact, spending on those who need support and investing in less conditional systems has a real financial return.
News Brief
— PM Rishi Sunak’s defence spending announcement has sparked debate, with experts challenging the £75 billion figure as inflated and misleading, and criticising potential job cuts and lack of transparency in funding.
Rwanda Deportations
— After the House of Lords relented, the UK’s controversial Rwanda asylum bill will become law, despite doubts about its effectiveness, morality, and legality, and challenges to its practical application under Fuller’s legal principles.
Long-Read
— UK and EU leaders, including Gibraltar and Spain, report nearing a post-Brexit agreement for Gibraltar, dubbed the last major Brexit issue. Gibraltar’s complex status and its 96% EU support contrast starkly with broader UK sentiment.
Climate Change
— A controversial right-wing conference in Brussels, sponsored by a Hungarian think tank funded by fossil fuels, faced shutdown by police due to safety concerns. The event included prominent climate change sceptics and right-wing politicians, including Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman.
UK Politics
— Should Angela Rayner have to stand down over a housing scandal, the Labour Party would have to run a distracting internal election.
UK Politics
— Liz Truss’s short 49-day tenure as UK Prime Minister is marked by her controversial £45 billion “mini-budget” that led to economic turmoil, prompting her resignation. Despite criticism, she remains defiant, blaming independent institutions for hindering radical economic reforms.
Education
— Launched in 1999, England’s Sure Start programme significantly enhanced the educational and health outcomes for disadvantaged children, but faced major cuts from the Conservative government post-2010. Recent findings highlight its continued value and advocate for its revitalisation.
UK Politics
— Labour’s Deputy Leader Angela Rayner faces a police probe over potential electoral law breaches linked to her address from a decade ago. The issue also underscores Labour’s ethical scrutiny amid political risks highlighted by Keir Starmer’s governance strategy.
What The Experts Say
— The expert reactions to the ongoing debate on the tobacco and vapes bill from distinguished scientists provide compelling arguments in favour of the proposed legislation.
Long-Read
— The UK government’s new ‘common user charge’ on EU imports adds significant costs, affecting particularly small firms and highlighting the ongoing economic and political instability post-Brexit, with broader impacts on sectors like agriculture and financial services.
War in Ukraine
— Amid global conflicts and political debates, several European nations, including new NATO members, are reconsidering or reintroducing conscription to enhance military and civic preparedness.
Arms Sales
— At one of the world’s largest arms fairs, missiles are treated as commodities and warring regimes as clients.
UK Politics
— Labour’s Deputy Leader Angela Rayner is under scrutiny as a police probe into her tax affairs overshadows Keir Starmer’s defence rhetoric.
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