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Cameron in Talks to Join DLA Piper Amidst Past Lobbying Controversies

David Cameron is negotiating a consulting position with DLA Piper, focusing on geopolitical risks, despite past controversies involving lobbying for Greensill Capital and facing scrutiny regarding his status as a politically exposed person.

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Labour's NHS Appointment Target: Slower Growth Than Previous Year

Labour's claim of exceeding its NHS appointment target is challenged by new data showing a slower increase compared to the previous year, despite the significant reduction of the waiting list since their arrival in office.

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Reform UK Mayors Meet with Deputy PM to Discuss Devolution

Reform UK mayors Dame Andrea Jenkyns (Greater Lincolnshire) and Luke Campbell (Hull and East Yorkshire) met with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner in London to discuss their roles in the Labour government's 'Plan for Change', emphasizing accountability and delivery for local voters.

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UK Government's Illegal Immigration Pledges Face Challenges Amidst Record Crossings

The UK government's efforts to curb illegal immigration are facing challenges, with small boat crossings reaching record highs despite pledges to 'stop the boats', while the asylum backlog increases despite increased processing; however, returns of those with no legal right to be in the UK increased...

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Labour's Winter Fuel U-turn Shakes Market Confidence

The Labour government's unexpected reversal on its winter fuel policy, driven by internal political pressure, raises concerns about its commitment to fiscal responsibility, potentially impacting market confidence and future economic stability.

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Jenrick Urges Conservatives to "Get Moving" on Policies to Avoid Existential Crisis

Conservative MP Robert Jenrick warned his party faces an "existential crisis" if it doesn't rapidly develop new policies, citing the rise of Reform UK and the fast-paced, social media-driven nature of modern politics as key factors.

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Delay of Labour's Child Poverty Strategy Exacerbates Crisis

Labour's child poverty strategy, aimed at potentially scrapping the two-child limit on universal credit, is delayed until autumn due to Treasury concerns and internal disagreements, leading to an estimated 20,000 more children falling into poverty.

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Johnson Favored Stricter Covid-19 Rules, Inquiry Hears

Boris Johnson pushed for stricter Covid-19 self-isolation rules, favoring "punishments" over incentives, as revealed in Lord Patrick Vallance's diary entries; this approach contrasted with advice suggesting financial support as a more effective strategy.

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UK Government Faces Crisis of Confidence Amidst Deep Divisions

The UK government faces plummeting public trust due to deep economic divisions and a fragmented political landscape, exemplified by recent local election results and a subsequent U-turn on winter fuel payments; a new Council of the Nations and Regions aims to address this, but faces significant chal...

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UK Considers Mandatory Chemical Castration to Ease Prison Overcrowding

The UK government is considering mandatory chemical castration for serious sex offenders and early release for well-behaved prisoners to ease prison overcrowding, expanding a pilot program using libido-suppressing drugs nationwide. This is part of a major overhaul of the criminal justice system anno...

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High Court Blocks Chagos Islands Transfer Deal

A High Court injunction has temporarily halted the UK government's plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, following a legal challenge by a Chagossian woman who argues the deal violates human rights. A hearing is underway to decide the deal's fate.

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UK Government to Fund Local Initiatives to Secure Support for Renewable Energy Projects

The UK government proposes requiring renewable energy developers of projects over 5 megawatts to fund local community initiatives, aiming to garner support for large-scale clean energy projects, especially in areas traditionally opposed to such developments, like those currently held by the Reform U...

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