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Financial Times - World
Government urged to improve frontline health services after drop in childhood jabs
Lack of appointments blamed for fall in take-up of key vaccinations2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Starmer and Reeves must articulate the government’s purpose
Labour’s problematic conference backdrop makes outlining the vision urgent2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Von der Leyen tightens grip on EU but trouble looms | Jennifer Rankin
Despite cementing control, the EU commission’s president faces a daunting second term amid the rise of the far right. Ursula von der Leyen was leaving nothing to chance. At a private meeting with ...2 days ago - European Union -
BBC News - Top stories
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.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
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.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
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.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Macron unveils new right-wing French government
The new cabinet pulls in allies from the centre and right, despite left-wing parties winning France's election.2 days ago - France -
The Guardian - World
Macron names right-leaning French government under Michel Barnier
New cabinet likely to face immediate no-confidence motion from leftwing bloc sidelined by president. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has named a new government led by the prime minister, ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
France announces new center-right government 2 months after elections
The 39-member Cabinet includes primarily ministers from French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance and the conservative Republicans.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
French prime minister takes rightward tilt with new government
Michel Barnier maintains big role for loyalists of President Emmanuel Macron2 days ago - France -
The Wall Street Journal - World
France's New Prime Minister Forms His Government, Shifting Rightward
The new cabinet remains largely dominated by ministers from the ranks of President Emmanuel Macron despite his party’s heavy losses in recent parliamentary elections.2 days ago -
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The Guardian - World
Is Labour on track to meet its promises on the environment?
Though the party has plenty to celebrate at its first conference in power for 15 years, there is much work to do to on net zero. When Keir Starmer arrives in Liverpool this weekend promising an ...3 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
The Papers: 'Labour U-turn on freebies' and 'Fayed was a monster'
Saturday's headlines include the Labour donations saga and comments from lawyers representing Mohamed Al Fayed's rape accusers.3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Ursula von der Leyen, the politician tightening her grip on Brussels
The European Commission president has pitched herself as the answer to the question: ‘who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?’3 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Experts Want UN to Set Up Principles for Global AI Governance
As the technology makes rapid progress, observers say it's 'imperative' to establish the foundations forinclusive global institutions to track its evolution and establish safeguards.3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Deadly flood losses mount as insurers and governments tally costs
Brussels’ pledge of up to €10bn following European floods comes as insurers face estimated €3bn in claims3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer and top Labour colleagues to stop taking clothes gifts from donors
Rachel Reeves and Angela Rayner will not accept donations for work outfits after row over Waheed Alli gifts. Labour’s first party conference as a new government risks being overshadowed by the ...3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Labour’s Rayner and Reeves declared clothing donations as office support
UK deputy prime minister and chancellor drawn into widening gifts scandal3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
EU to offer new youth mobility scheme in test of Labour ‘reset’ with Brussels
Officials warn repeat of Tory rejection could dent new government’s hopes of pacts on defence and agriculture. Fresh proposals to allow young people to move between the UK and the EU will be ...3 days ago - European Union -
The Guardian - World
Missing Kenyan anti-government protesters resurface as police chief appears in court
Anger had been growing at police chief Gilbert Masengeli after abductions of Jamil and Aslam Longton and Bob Njagi . Three Kenyans who were abducted last month after taking part in an ...3 days ago -
Financial Times - World
International lawmakers call on VW to withdraw from Xinjiang
Move follows FT report on an audit clearing the carmaker of forced labour at its plant in western China3 days ago -
The New York Times - World
A North Korean Trash Balloon Hits a Seoul Government Compound, Again
Debris was found more than a day after the North’s latest balloon launch. South Korea says it’s essentially impossible to track every balloon.4 days ago - North Korea -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — Government funding up in the air
Lawmakers in the House are launching plan B to avert a government shutdown at the end of the month. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) failed to pass plan A, a six-month stopgap bill with a non-citizen ...4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Why half of voters think Labour has done a poor job so far
Dodgy donations, infrastructure challenges and anticipation of October’s ‘painful’ Budget weigh on party’s approval ratings4 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Government borrowing in August highest since Covid
Higher spending on public services and benefits led to a rise in government borrowing, figures show.4 days ago - Covid -
Financial Times - World
UK government borrows more than expected in August
Net debt hits 100% of GDP in blow to chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of Budget4 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Labour has ‘big hill to climb’ to win next Scottish election, says Ian Murray
Scotland secretary says Labour must show it deserves power in Holyrood by delivering on promises to electorate. Labour faces big challenges to win the next Scottish election because of the “dire” ...4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Waheed Alli: How Labour donor’s largesse tarnished government’s image
Donations to seven cabinet ministers and UK prime minister’s wife have raised eyebrows4 days ago -