Liz Kendall seeks to win over OBR with benefits reforms
Work and pensions secretary is laying groundwork for overhaul of welfare system
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Labour steps up attacks on Farage and Reform over pro-Russia stance
Government targets party’s ‘softness on standing up to Putin’ to show Reform is out of step with UK public. Labour is setting out to increase its attacks on Nigel Farage’s Reform UK over its stance ...The Guardian - 4d -
How many people over 100 receive Social Security benefits?
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Buffett seeks to reassure shareholders over record cash pile
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Rickelton stars in South Africa win over Afghanistan
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Sacred Heart wins 60-59 over Merrimack
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The Week Ahead: Will Starmer Win Over Trump?
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Rashford, Asensio inspire Villa to win over Chelsea
Aston Villa's Marco Asensio bagged a brace and fellow newcomer Marcus Rashford had two assists as their side roared back from a goal down to beat Chelsea 2-1.ESPN - Feb. 23
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