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One of the team drily pointed out that we had already had one. Years ago. Jackdaw was approved in 2022 and Rosebank in 2023. Those decisions were subsequently ruled unlawful because ministers had failed to consider the…
Read moreFind out how to share your own views here . Healey’s Budget It is beyond dispute that the UK government operates a Modern Monetary Theory economy. To make any meaningful difference to people’s lives, all the government…
Read moreShe said: "Winter will be more challenging for our NHS this year, after such a heavy summer. "That's why we have been preparing early and investing in extra urgent care capacity to help get patients the care they need."…
Read moreHelm, a journalist and author who is married to Jonathan Powell, posted on X on Thursday: " God help us authors who support Palestine and Palestine Action ." The Metropolitan police said on Friday the post was "in the…
Read moreThe comments were recorded as part of the undercover investigation by ITV that has already seen Reform accused of "appalling behaviour" and "extreme racism". Reform has said it had opened investigations where activists…
Read moreOn Saturday, the Scottish first minister said the SNP would launch its "most sophisticated campaign in history" to convince Scottish voters of the benefits of independence, backed by "a six-figure war chest". Called…
Read moreRussia is trying to leave millions of our people without electricity and heating. Pressure is needed to stop this,” he said on Telegram . “An American sanctions blackout, easing pressure on the aggressor, monetary…
Read moreStudents involved demonstrate against the cost of living in Pau, France on Oct. 17, 2026. | Jean-Christophe Chartre/AFP via Getty Images Saturday’s demonstrations grew out of the student protests that began last month…
Read moreTerrified of deportation, he and his wife have moved out of their home in Falkenberg, in south-west Sweden, to a caravan park. "We are in hiding, we daren't go back to our apartment. We are scared to go out as we don't…
Read moreSome smaller local parties have also joined the ticket. The lead candidate for prime minister will be Ada Colau, the former mayor of Barcelona. Sumar, the dominant force in the alliance, has seen its vote share more than…
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