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Farage welcomes 29 councillors who have defected to Reform in recent weeks
Nigel Farage welcomes new members to his party and dismisses Rupert Lowe row as "a bit of turbulence".BBC News - 1d -
State Reforms + the State of Reform
We look at plans for a civil service shake-up and at division in Reform UK.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
German parliament passes historic debt reform, paving the way for higher defense spend
The reforms include changes to the debt brake rule and the creation of an infrastructure fund.CNBC - 1h -
Starmer’s ‘Project Chainsaw’: the NHS, Whitehall, welfare
Plus: is Reform UK imploding?Financial Times - 4d -
The Nigel Farage v Rupert Lowe prize fight is getting ugly. Has Reform reached its breaking point? | Marina Hyde
It’s great for those who enjoy a punch-up on the right, but as the zealots duke it out, think of the voters who trusted them. How soon before one of Reform’s MPs starts touting himself as the ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
From Trump whisperer to trouble – angry Reform UK MPs turn on Farage
Internal row in party over ‘messianic’ leader becomes public amid competing members’ allegations of bullying and dirty tricks. Just a few short weeks ago, Nigel Farage’s Reform party was riding ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Nigel Farage’s Reform U.K. Refers Lawmaker to Police Over Claims of Threats to Another Party Official
Reform U.K., led by Nigel Farage, said it was investigating claims that one of its lawmakers had bullied staff members. He was also accused of “threats of physical violence” against another top ...The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
A historic opportunity for higher education reform
The American public is witnessing a remarkable political moment.The Hill - 4d -
Civil Service reforms will be radical, minister vows
Measures including linking the pay of senior civil servants to performance are expected to be unveiled this week.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Runcorn by-election could be proof of concept for Reform UK
Crucial vote is opportunity for Farage’s party to hone its election-winning machineFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Government’s employment reforms clash with its welfare plans
Jobs market policies could threaten the part-time vacancies that ease people back into workFinancial Times - 6d -
The Week: NHS Reforms, Benefit Battles and Tariff Tactics
Adam, Vicki, Faisal and Nick discuss the political stories of the week.BBC News - 4d -
Watch: Kendall pledges to reform 'broken benefits system'
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall tells MPs the status quo is "unacceptable", but not "inevitable".BBC News - 2h -
How to cut Britain’s rising welfare bill
Reforms rather than quick fixes will save more money in the long termFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
The new economic stars born through crisis
Financial stress is forcing reform and recovery in many overlooked countriesFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Ministers to shake up clean power project grid connections
Changes come as part of package of reforms aimed at accelerating planning decisionsFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Health secretary admits 'risk of disruption' in NHS overhaul
The health secretary defends scrapping NHS England but admits the reform will bring challenges.BBC News - 2d -
Starmer is zigging where Blair zagged
Labour’s controversial plans to reform welfare illustrate the divide between the twoFinancial Times - 12h -
Reform UK in chaos after whip is withdrawn from Rupert Lowe
MP who criticised leader Nigel Farage is accused of bullyingFinancial Times - Mar. 7 -
Lawyer probing Reform UK row contradicts MP Lowe
Comments attributed to the senior lawyer by the Great Yarmouth MP in his defence have been denied by her.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Chris Mason: Reform row poses danger for party that wants to win
This current spat involving Nigel Farage and the MP for Great Yarmouth, Rupert Lowe, has seen both sides flinging a lot of mud at each other.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
How did Reform end up in such a mess? Is that a serious question?
Nigel Farage’s team is down to four MPs, with the suspended Rupert Lowe denouncing it as a “protest party led by the messiah”. Let’s not waste time wondering who’s wrong and who’s right. I have one ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
A big thank you to Reform for the comic relief in dark times
Very public squabble between Nigel Farage and Rupert Lowe has been a joy to witness – even if predictable. These past few weeks have been grim. The world hasn’t felt less safe in decades. European ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Musk expresses support for rival to Reform UK as feud in Farage’s party intensifies
Allies of tech billionaire say he has signalled he would back an alternative to populist partyFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Met Police probe suspended Reform MP Rupert Lowe
Party alleges MP made verbal threats against chair Zia YusufFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
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Reeves delays plan to reform cash Isas until after Spring Statement
City executives have urged chancellor to lower cap on tax-free savingsFinancial Times - 6d -
Chris Mason: Starmer echoes Liz Truss on reform of government
Sir Keir's argument overlaps with the former PM's - that the proliferation of arm's length bodies slow down change.BBC News - 5d -
The argument would-be reformers haven’t yet made on cash Isas
Individuals might be making the wrong savings choices for their goalsFinancial Times - 5d -
What does NHS England do? Your questions answered on health reforms
As part of Your Voice, Your BBC, we answer questions from you on government plans to scrap NHS England.BBC News - 4d -
Rep. Roae wants study, reform of PIAA in wake of fight
HARRISBURG — State Rep. Brad Roae has reiterated his support for a Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) study of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA). Roae, a ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Pope works on signature reform from hospital as recovery continues
Pope Francis entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia on Saturday.CBS News - 3d -
Japanese companies pitch reforms as buybacks fail to placate investors
Conglomerates sack chief executives and sell assets to pre-empt shareholder demands at annual meetingsFinancial Times - 2d -
UK deregulation frees space ‘for bolder reforms’, says top bank lobbyist
David Postings tells FT he has been ‘working closely’ with Treasury on measures aimed at boosting growthFinancial Times - 1d -
UK’s devolved governments can learn from each other on welfare reform
There is no reason why the four countries can’t share information to see which approach is workingFinancial Times - 1d -
Benefits reform will ensure fairness, minister says, as opponents criticise expected cuts
Proposals to change benefits rules to be unveiled on Tuesday have provoked unease among Labour MPs.BBC News - 23h -
1mn fewer people to secure health benefits under UK welfare reform
Government measures require a Commons vote that could provoke a rebellion by Labour MPsFinancial Times - 22h -
Labour unveils disability benefits reforms that aim to save over £5bn
Move risks stoking biggest backbench rebellion of Sir Keir Starmer’s premiershipFinancial Times - 2h -
Farage warns against 'infighting' and defends MP's suspension
The Reform UK leader acknowledges the row has "dented" the "sense of unity" in his party.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
The Papers: Ukraine's 'high-stakes talks' and 'nonsense planning delays' shake-up
This week's planned talks between Kyiv and Washington lead some papers, with others reporting on UK planning reforms.BBC News - Mar. 10