English farmland could be cut by 9% to hit green targets
The government's launches a consultation on converting farmland to woodland and wild habitats.
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Trump Drive to Cut Safety Net Could Hit His Voters
The new administration wants to slash aid for health, food and housing, but many of those programs now reach the struggling working class he is courting.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Could you pass an English exam from 1913?
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Liam Delap stands alone as the classic English No 9 of the future
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China’s GDP growth hits 5% target for 2024
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An English Soccer Giant Is Being Targeted by Organized Crime. Now It’s Fighting Back.
Liverpool has been under siege from gangs trying to illegally sell seats for matches.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Half of English county councils could ask to delay elections
The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Streeting to unveil extra funding for English hospitals that cut waiting times fastest
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Sweden's green industry hopes hit by Northvolt woes
Financial problems at battery maker Northvolt have shaken hopes for Sweden's green industry sector.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Here are 9 states cutting their individual income taxes on Jan. 1
Some states are ushering in lower income tax rates in January, part of a recent push to cut taxes for their residents.CBS News - Jan. 1
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