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UK Announces £39 Billion Housing Investment to Tackle Housing Shortage

The UK government announced a £39 billion, 10-year investment in social and affordable housing to build 1.5 million homes, aiming to address a severe shortage, particularly in London where waiting lists are at a 10-year high; however, the immediate impact on families currently homeless remains uncle...

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Seventeen Police Injured in Northern Ireland Anti-Immigrant Riots

Seventeen police officers were injured during two nights of anti-immigrant riots in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, following the arrest of two teenagers for attempted rape, prompting condemnation from the UK Prime Minister and Northern Ireland's leaders.

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UK's End of Life Bill: Deep Divisions and Uncertain Impacts

The End of Life Bill, currently debated in the UK Parliament, proposes legalizing assisted dying, causing deep divisions within the medical community and raising concerns about its impact on the NHS and palliative care.

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U.K. Announces £113 Billion Spending Plan Amidst Fiscal Constraints and Political Competition

U.K. finance minister Rachel Reeves announced a £113 billion spending plan for "Britain's renewal," including increased investment in several sectors, but also significant cuts to various government departments to address the country's public debt, aiming to counter the rising popularity of the Refo...

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£445m Rail Pledge for Wales Sparks Funding Dispute

The UK government pledged £445 million for Welsh rail improvements over 10 years, sparking criticism from opposition parties who deem it insufficient, amid a broader £5 billion funding increase for Wales over three years, encompassing investments in coal tip safety and port infrastructure, leading t...

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UK Government Defends Controversial Disability Benefit Cuts

The UK government will implement changes to disability benefits, cutting £5 billion from the welfare bill by restricting PIP and Universal Credit health top-ups, impacting 370,000 PIP claimants and 3 million people receiving the health top-up, despite concerns from charities and MPs about the potent...

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MPs Urge Investigation into Telegraph Takeover Amid Chinese Influence Concerns

A cross-party group of UK MPs and peers is demanding an investigation into the £500 million takeover of the Telegraph Media Group by US private equity firm RedBird Capital, citing concerns over potential Chinese state influence due to chairman John Thornton's links to the Chinese Communist Party.

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AI Accurately Predicts UK Spending Review, Scoring 70%

Sky News used ChatGPT to project the UK's 2024 spending review ten days early, achieving 70% accuracy in predicting winners and losers, according to the Treasury's chief secretary, demonstrating AI's potential in budget forecasting.

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UK Announces Largest Post-Devolution Funding for Scotland Amidst Budgetary Dispute

The UK government announced a £50.9 billion average annual block grant for Scotland from 2026-27 to 2028-29, the largest since devolution, including investments in defense, carbon capture, and a supercomputer; however, Scotland's finance secretary criticized it as insufficient.

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Brittan Widow: 'No Closure' After Police Drop Misconduct Case

Following false sex abuse claims against late Lord Brittan, costing £2.5 million, the misconduct investigation against the lead officer was dropped due to newly found evidence, leaving his widow without closure and highlighting systemic failures within the police force and IOPC.

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UK 2025 Spending Review: Reeves Sets Course with Tax Hikes, Defense Boost

The UK government's 2025 spending review, announced Wednesday by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, prioritizes defense, health, and housing, with tax increases expected to fund these initiatives, setting the course of government spending until the next election.

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UK Announces £600 Billion Spending Review Amidst Sanctions on Israeli Ministers

The UK government announced a £600 billion spending review, including major investments in infrastructure and nuclear energy, while simultaneously imposing sanctions on two Israeli ministers, prompting criticism from the United States.

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