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"Labour Government Sets Six 'Milestones' in Post-Election Strategy Shift"

"Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled six key policy 'milestones' at Pinewood Studios, resembling a manifesto launch five months after the general election, aiming to regain control of the political agenda and demonstrate his government's focus and direction."

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Labour's "Plan for Change" Faces Public Disapproval Amidst Policy Shortcomings

Labour launched a "Plan for Change" to improve public perception, but faces criticism for unpopular policies, omission of key issues (immigration, defense), and ambitious, potentially costly targets (housing, climate). A recent poll reveals 53% disapprove of the government's performance.

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UK's Junk Food Ad Ban Contradicts Pledge for Less Intrusive Government

The UK government's new junk food advertising ban, starting October 2024, prohibits ads before 9 pm on TV and online, aiming to reduce children's calorie intake by two calories daily but costing businesses £199 million annually, contradicting the Prime Minister's promise of less government intervent...

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WWII Veteran's Frozen Pension Highlights UK Policy Injustice

A 100-year-old WWII veteran who moved to Canada in 2001 has had her UK state pension frozen, losing an estimated £60,000; despite a petition with over 130,000 signatures, Sir Keir Starmer refused a meeting, while a meeting with the pensions minister proved unproductive.

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SNP to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap, Boosting Social Security Spending

The SNP government in Scotland will scrap the two-child benefit cap by 2026, increasing social security spending by £800 million and impacting over 15,000 children, while increasing NHS funding by £2 billion to a total of £21 billion, and increasing public sector pay by 9% over three years.

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Scotland to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap by 2026

The Scottish government will scrap the two-child benefit cap affecting 15,000 children by April 2026, costing an estimated £110m-£150m, facing opposition criticism and requiring UK government data.

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Millar Set for Unopposed Victory as Next Welsh Conservative Leader

Darren Millar is set to become the next leader of the Welsh Conservatives after Andrew RT Davies resigned following a vote of no confidence; 14 of the 15 Welsh Conservative MSs have publicly endorsed Millar, making his election virtually certain.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Reeves Backtracks on Tax Pledge After Record-Breaking Labour Budget

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves initially ruled out further tax rises but later refused to repeat this pledge, creating uncertainty following Labour's record-breaking £40 billion tax-raising budget, which has already faced business backlash.

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UK Junk Food Ad Ban: Minimal Impact Projected

The UK government banned junk food advertising online and before 9pm on TV starting October 2024 to combat childhood obesity; however, the projected impact is minimal, reducing children's daily calorie intake by only 2.1 calories.

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UK Transport Secretary Resigns Amid Decade-Old Fraud Conviction

British Transport Secretary Louise Haigh resigned after a decade-old fraud conviction related to falsely reporting a stolen work phone resurfaced, prompting criticism of Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not fully disclosing his knowledge of the conviction prior to her appointment.

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UK to Tax Inherited Farmland Over £1 Million

The UK government will implement a 20% inheritance tax on agricultural properties over £1 million from April 2026, impacting an estimated 500 estates annually, aiming to curb tax avoidance but sparking protests from farmers concerned about losing family farms.

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Scotland to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap, Lifting 15,000 Children Out of Poverty

The Scottish government will end the UK's two-child benefit cap in 2026, aiming to lift 15,000 children out of poverty; this requires data cooperation with the UK government and will cost an estimated £1.7 billion.

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