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Starmer and Reeves must articulate the government’s purpose
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Cutting winter fuel payments ‘right decision’, says Reeves, as No 10 says no change to council tax discount for single people – Labour conference live
Chancellor says £22bn gap in current spending budget and state pension rise meant she had to make decision on means-testing fuel payments. In interview this morning Rachel Reeves , the chancellor, ...24 minutes ago -
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Reeves paves way for capital spending increase
Speech at Labour party conference fuels debate over future of chancellor’s borrowing rules1 hour ago -
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Stopgap Bill Averts Government Shutdown
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Israeli Defence Minister Gallant: Population must show composure
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Reeves to rule out return to austerity after gloomy rhetoric draws criticism
Chancellor has warned of tax rises in October Budget but will adopt a positive tone in Monday’s conference speech5 hours ago -
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Starmer faces 2 challenges in Liverpool
The PM must deliver a speech that activists can cheer about and get a grip on Downing Street6 hours ago -
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How Reeves should reform her old employer: the BoE
The time is surely ripe for a rethink of some of the strictures governing the central lender11 hours ago -
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UK planning reform: how to get developers to build more houses
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Farming must pay for its emissions, says EU chief climate scientist
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Rachel Reeves to promise 'a Budget to rebuild Britain'
But the chancellor's conference speech on Monday risks being overshadowed by the row over her decision to axe winter fuel payments.15 hours ago -
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Rachel Reeves orders investigations into £600m of Covid contracts
Chancellor will confirm inquiries in conference speech as Labour tries to move on from donations scandal. Rachel Reeves will announce on Monday that she has ordered investigations into more than ...17 hours ago - Covid -
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Keir Starmer addresses first Labour conference as PM
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To put frockgate behind them, the Starmers could learn from the Johnson administration
The PM – or just his wife – would be wiser to borrow outfits for special occasions, as Sarah Brown and Carrie Johnnson did . Not all of us are good at clothes. Some have the gift of sartorial ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Europe needs to incentivise green pioneers, Maersk boss says
Rethink vital to keep competing with US and China, Vincent Clerc saysYesterday - Europe -
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Amazon says workers must be in the office. The UK government disagrees. Who is right?
Amazon is ordering its staff back to the office five days a week, but the UK government is promoting flexible working.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
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It is my job to sort out No 10 leaks, says Starmer
The prime minister was speaking ahead of Labour's party conference, which kicks off in Liverpool on Sunday.Yesterday -
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Labour insiders frustrated at Starmer's 'breathtaking' wardrobe row
Sir Keir Starmer's top team have learnt the hard way that in politics, perception matters.Yesterday -
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Keir Starmer now less popular than Rishi Sunak, poll suggests
Opinium poll for the Observer finds a 45-point drop in the prime minister’s approval rating since he won the election. Keir Starmer has suffered a precipitous fall in his personal ratings since ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer vows to protect public services from fresh austerity
Prime minister insists he offers more than ‘doom and gloom’ in an interview with the Observer, but admits that leaks and squabbles are damaging the Downing Street operation. Andrew Rawnsley: ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
A rise in fuel duty needn’t be a car crash for Rachel Reeves | Phillip Inman
With petrol prices and inflation both low, motorists can absorb a reversing of Sunak’s 5p cut – and it could even boost electric car sales. A chancellor desperate for ready cash, as Rachel Reeves ...Yesterday -
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Starmer will stop accepting clothes to show solidarity with public, says Nandy
Culture secretary says PM and others will stop accepting gifted clothes as they don’t want voters to believe they are ‘living very different lives’. The prime minister and Labour ministers will ...2 days ago -
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6 Reasons a Social Enterprise Must Be Managed as a Business
Don't assume that social good relieves you of any financial management responsibilities.2 days ago -
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8 Must-Watch Movies for Entrepreneurs
From the story of McDonald's founder to a documentary about the cautionary tale of LuLaRoe, these films are essential viewing for any entrepreneur.2 days ago -
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Congress must roll back a key anti-innovation Biden-Harris policy
It's imperative that we eliminate barriers to getting life-saving treatments to patients more quickly.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Keir Starmer’s popularity ratings will bounce back, Angela Rayner insists
Deputy PM also says people ‘will have a better life’ within five years in interview with the Guardian. Angela Rayner: ‘I get criticised for going on holiday. Am I not allowed to do that?’ Keir ...2 days ago -
ESPN - Sports
Barça's Bonmatí: Liga F must follow WSL's lead
Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmatí has voiced concerns that Liga F is "stagnating" and believes the league should show humility and take inspiration from the Women's Super League (WSL) to develop ...2 days ago -
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Republicans absorb a political shockwave in must-win North Carolina
Scandalous claims about a Trump-endorsed candidate for governor generate turbulence on the campaign trial.2 days ago - Republican Party -
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Matt Reeves Shares His Vision For The Batman's Epic Crime Saga
This week, HBO and Max premiered The Penguin , the first spin-off series from The Batman . And while this show is a part of director Matt Reeves' plans for what he calls The Batman Epic Crime ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Georgia Election Board rules ballots must be hand counted
The Georgia Election Board ruled Friday that ballots must be hand-counted by local precincts despite concerns from election officials and opposition from some state officials. The Georgia Election ...2 days ago -
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Labour’s Rayner and Reeves declared clothing donations as office support
UK deputy prime minister and chancellor drawn into widening gifts scandal2 days ago -
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Change to fixture demands must be player-led - Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says any change regarding football's increasing fixture demands "must come from the players".2 days ago -
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Is the shine coming off Saint Starmer?
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