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DWP Initially Blocks Whistleblower from Carer's Allowance Review

The Department for Work and Pensions initially blocked a whistleblower from testifying in an independent review of the carer's allowance system, which has left over 134,500 carers with more than £251 million in debt due to flaws in the system, before reversing the decision after public pressure and ...

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Labour Party Divided Over Rosebank Oilfield Approval

Facing internal backlash, Keir Starmer's Labour party grapples with the potential approval of the Rosebank oilfield, despite a previous court ruling against it and the party's stated commitment to no new oil and gas licenses. Treasury support for a new application, potentially from Rachel Reeves, cr...

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GB Energy Boss Dodges Questions on Labour's Promised Energy Bill Cuts

Juergen Maier, GB Energy's chief, sidestepped questions on when Labour's Net Zero initiative will deliver promised £300 energy bill cuts and 1000 Aberdeen jobs, suggesting a much longer timeframe than Labour's 2030 target.

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Reeves's U-Turn on Heathrow: Growth Trumps Green Agenda

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves's support for Heathrow's third runway, despite previous environmental objections, prioritizes economic growth over climate concerns, sparking internal party conflict and environmental criticism; the decision is based on a Heathrow-commissioned report with questionable...

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Shell's Jackdaw Gas Platform: Court Ruling Delays Drilling, but Installation Proceeds

A Scottish court ruled that the previous UK government unlawfully approved Shell's Jackdaw gas platform and Rosebank oilfield due to inadequate environmental assessments, halting drilling until new permissions are granted; however, Shell plans to install the Jackdaw platform this spring, pending new...

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Rugeley Reflects Rise of Populism in Britain

In Rugeley, England, the closure of an Amazon warehouse and economic hardship have fueled support for populist leaders, as evidenced by significant local support for the Reform UK party and the admiration expressed by residents for Donald Trump's decisive style of politics.

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Brexit's Economic and Political Repercussions in the UK

Five years after Brexit, the UK grapples with economic challenges stemming from reduced EU trade, unmet promises of new trade deals, and a surge in immigration; the Labour government seeks a cautious 'reset' of EU relations amidst rising populist support.

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Reform UK Tops Poll, Shaking Up British Politics

A new Sky News/YouGov poll shows Reform UK leading with 25% support, surpassing Labour and Conservatives, triggering debate about a potential Tory-Reform merger despite Kemi Badenoch's rejection; shifts in leader favorability ratings also noted.

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Labour Faces Significant Seat Losses to Reform UK in New Mega-Poll

A new mega-poll by Focaldata, surveying nearly 18,000 voters, indicates Labour could lose up to 76 seats to Reform UK in a hypothetical election, primarily due to dissatisfaction with Labour's policy delivery among "moderate, interventionist" voters; this highlights a broader fragmentation of the Br...

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Heathrow Expansion Sparks Major Political Backlash in UK

The UK government announced plans to expand Heathrow Airport, a decision sparking controversy due to environmental concerns, regional inequality issues, and internal party divisions, despite potential economic benefits.

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Prince Andrew: A Valuable Communication Channel for China?

Newly released court documents reveal Prince Andrew was viewed as a "valuable communication channel" by China, prompting a UK ban on alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo, who cultivated close ties with the Duke of York and potentially British politicians, raising national security concerns.

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Electoral Commission Probes Labour Over Potential EU Funding

The UK Electoral Commission is investigating claims that the Labour Party received indirect funding from the EU via a joint conference and publication with the Fabian Society, following a 30,000 GBP fine against the EU-funded FEPS think tank for this collaboration.

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