Tories accuse government of 'stoking inflation'

But Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner points out inflation was higher under the Conservatives.

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Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Shadow chancellor warns Reeves over EU ties after Bank chief says Brexit harming economy – UK politics live

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Evo Morales accuses Bolivian government of trying to kill him

Ex-leader implicates former ally Luis Arce after his vehicle hit by gunfire amid rising unrest in country. Bolivia’s former leader Evo Morales has accused the government of his one-time ally Luis ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Georgian president accuses government of working with Russia to influence weekend election

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Moroccan authorities detain a human rights activist who accused government of 'blackmailing' France

A Moroccan economist known for his work defending human rights has been detained after criticizing the government in remarks posted on social media during a visit by French President Emmanuel ...

World - ABC News - October 31

Bolivia's government accuses supporters of ex-President Evo Morales of taking 200 soldiers hostage

Bolivia's government says supporters of former President Evo Morales have taken more than 200 soldiers hostage as unrest prompted by an abuse investigation of the ex-leader continued for a third week

World - ABC News - November 2

Stokes ready to bowl more on 'raked' pitch

Captain Ben Stokes says he is fit enough to play a greater role with the ball after England pick three spinners for the deciding Test in Pakistan.

Why the next Tory leader needs to crack the Cornwall conundrum

Few parts of the country better illustrate the challenges either Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will face.

'The best in England' - Stokes backs batters after defeat

Captain Ben Stokes backs his batters after another collapse condemns England to series defeat in Pakistan.

Pope, Stokes & bowlers - five talking points from Pakistan

England are exhilarating when they are good but infuriating when they are not. Stephan Shemilt tackles five questions after defeat in Pakistan.

Former Tory MP reprimanded for sexual misconduct

Aaron Bell stepped down as the Newcastle-under-Lyme MP earlier this year citing personal and family reasons.

PM slams Tory leader candidates' Southport comments

PM says MPs should "support the police" in their investigation of the triple killing in Southport.

Brutal Budget is likely to stoke some upset

Departmental spending to increase by only 1.7%, with little going towards tackling poverty at home and overseas

World - Financial Times - October 30

Masked gang burgles England captain Stokes' home

England cricket captain Ben Stokes says a masked gang burgled his home - when his wife and two children were there - while he was in Pakistan for the recent Test series.

12:30 Report — Trump stokes election fears

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Politics - The Hill - October 31

Man arrested over burglary at home of Ben Stokes

A man is arrested after a burglary at the home of England cricket captain Ben Stokes, police say.

Badenoch is favourite, but will she clinch Tory leadership?

BBC political editor Chris Mason gives the run down on how the Tory Party leadership result could play out.

Chris Mason: Badenoch will need all her political savvy to transform Tory fortunes

Kemi Badenoch is a political fighter and she now has a battle on her hands to rebuild her party.

Kemi Badenoch promises change after historic Tory leadership win

The former business secretary is the first black woman to lead a major political party in the UK.

The culture warrior on a mission to rebuild a battered Tory party

Kemi Badenoch’s combative style can alienate colleagues but supporters say she will make life uncomfortable for Labour

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Kemi Badenoch wins Tory leadership election

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World - The Guardian - November 2

Ballot box fires stoke fears of election violence

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Politics - The Hill - November 2

Why the Tories stay ahead on political firsts

Rule book ability to change its leaders has driven its success — but also its dysfunction

World - Financial Times - November 4

Chris Mason: Not exactly perfect harmony for Tories

Reshuffling Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet is proving tricky, the BBC's political editor writes.

Rapid spread of election disinformation stokes alarm

Experts and political figures are sounding the alarm on the spread of election disinformation on social media, putting leading platforms under intense scrutiny in the final days of the presidential ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Stokes to skip IPL but Anderson & Archer enter auction

Captain Ben Stokes opts to skip next year's Indian Premier League, but former England bowler James Anderson and Jofra Archer register for the upcoming auction.

Florida's school cellphone ban stokes controversy in Parkland

More states are looking to ban phones during class.

Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans

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Inflation vs consumption

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World - Financial Times - November 1

How Inflation Shaped Voting

We explain inflation’s role in the election.

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Is US inflation on the rise?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

World - Financial Times - November 10

Was it inflation that swung it for Trump?

The answer is probably ‘yes’, but not for the reasons you think

World - Financial Times - November 11

US inflation rises to 2.6%

October figure comes as Federal Reserve debates how quickly to lower interest rates

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Inflation rises, Trump looms

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