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ScotRail will reinstate its full timetable today, following a resolution to a three-month pay dispute with drivers. The service had been operating under a reduced schedule since July, impacting around 600 daily services. The company aims to improve reliability and reduce reliance on overtime as it recruits more drivers.
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On October 3, 2024, the UK announced it would cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, allowing the US to maintain its military base on Diego Garcia for another century. This decision follows decades of controversy surrounding the forced expulsion of Chagossians and the islands' strategic military significance.
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On October 4, 2024, Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled plans for two carbon capture clusters in Merseyside and Teesside, committing nearly £22 billion over 25 years. This initiative aims to create 4,000 jobs, attract £8 billion in private investment, and support the UK's climate goals by capturing and storing carbon emissions from industrial processes.
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The UK government faces scrutiny over its involvement in granting Taylor Swift a police escort during her Eras Tour. Following a foiled terror plot in Vienna, senior politicians, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, were accused of pressuring the Metropolitan Police, raising concerns about operational independence. The situation has sparked debates about conflicts of interest and transparency in government dealings.
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Following the UK government's decision to cede sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has assured that the Falkland Islands and Gibraltar will remain British. This comes amid rising tensions with Argentina over the Falklands and concerns about the implications for other British territories.
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The Conservative Party's leadership contest is under scrutiny as candidates Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick struggle to gain traction. Polls indicate neither candidate can effectively challenge Labour's Keir Starmer, raising concerns about the party's future. Meanwhile, debates around health policies and politicians' public appearances add to the ongoing discourse.