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London Workers' Eight-Month Wage Equals Burnley's Annual Income

A Centre for Cities report reveals a stark regional pay divide in the UK, with London workers earning 68% more than those in Burnley; the average London wage (£49,455) could be earned in eight months by a London worker, highlighting the need for policy changes to address this significant regional ec...

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Multiple Private School Closures in England Due to Labour's Tax Policy

Labour's increased VAT on private school fees and removal of business rates relief are forcing multiple school closures across England, including Maidwell Hall, Loughborough Amherst, Godolphin Prep, and Immanuel College Prep, prompting a significant shift of students towards the state sector and leg...

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Starmer's Six Months: Ukraine Visit Highlights Domestic Crisis

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, six months into his term, faces plummeting poll numbers, economic difficulties, and internal party divisions, while his visit to Ukraine underscored the challenges of both domestic politics and the war in that country.

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£2 Billion Spent on Private SEND Placements Amidst Capacity Crisis

English councils spend £2 billion yearly on private school placements for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), a 46% rise in four years due to insufficient state-sector capacity, raising concerns about Labour's planned tax increases on private schools.

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Labour MP Demands New Grooming Gangs Inquiry Amid Political Row

Labour MP Dan Carden, supported by Elon Musk, has called for a fresh national inquiry into grooming gangs, creating a political row after Labour rejected a council's request for a Whitehall-led inquiry, opting for a local investigation instead, and facing pressure from the Tories and Reform UK.

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Labour MP Demands National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs

Labour MP Dan Carden broke ranks to demand a national inquiry into grooming gangs, urging the prime minister to prioritize justice for victims and criticizing authorities for past failures; this contrasts with the government's focus on implementing a 2022 report's recommendations, sparking debate wi...

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WWII MP Deaths Commemorated on 80th Anniversary

The Speaker of the Commons will commemorate 24 MPs who died during WWII on the Order Paper, highlighting the sacrifices made during the war and marking its 80th anniversary. The event includes the memorializing of one MP who perished in a train crash, and another lost at sea.

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UK Borrowing Costs Rise, Testing Labour's Economic Plans

Increased UK government borrowing costs due to financial market turmoil could force Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise taxes or cut spending, but projected consumer-driven growth offers some economic resilience, requiring strategic fiscal management.

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UK Government Risks Repeating Liz Truss's Economic Mistakes

The UK government's recent economic decisions, mirroring Liz Truss's disastrous approach, risk repeating past mistakes by prioritizing market appeasement over public needs, jeopardizing long-term growth and social welfare.

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Siddiq Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations, Raising Doubts About Labour's Ethics and Economic Policies

Labour Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq resigned after an investigation into allegations of corruption involving her family in Bangladesh, raising questions about Prime Minister Keir Starmer's judgment and highlighting the negative economic impact of increased National Insurance contributions on busin...

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UK Minister Under Investigation for Corruption Links

UK Economic Secretary Tulip Siddiq faces an independent investigation into allegations of corruption linked to her family and her aunt's political movement in Bangladesh, prompting calls for her resignation from the Conservative party.

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UK Faces Tough Spending Review Amidst Economic Slowdown

Facing economic headwinds, the UK government plans public spending cuts, potentially triggering industrial action and internal political challenges, necessitating difficult choices between defense, healthcare, and public sector pay.

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