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UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has maintained her focus on boosting productivity through infrastructure investment and planning reform, while facing pressure over a potential £50bn fiscal shortfall. Recent economic data and polling suggest growing support for tax hikes, especially on the wealthy, amid concerns over sluggish growth and inflation.
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UK government borrowing costs have increased, with the yield premium over US Treasuries reaching 40 basis points. This reflects investor concerns over economic management, inflation, and fiscal policy. Discussions include potential tax hikes, reform of the Bank of England's mandate, and alternative revenue sources like tourism taxes and green infrastructure investments.
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Recent articles highlight ongoing political struggles in the UK, including Labour's leadership challenges, debates over immigration and public spending, and the impact of gerrymandering. In Scotland, concerns over immigration, public services, and governance reflect broader societal tensions. Meanwhile, US politics faces systemic dysfunction amid voter disillusionment.
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Recent articles highlight ongoing reforms in UK and Dubai education sectors. The UK government is addressing attendance, behaviour, and resource responsibilities, while Dubai is expanding its school and university infrastructure, emphasizing quality and diversity. These developments aim to improve educational access and quality globally.
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Recent books reveal the late Queen Elizabeth's private views on Brexit and Scottish independence. Boris Johnson denies she took a position on Brexit, while a new biography suggests she was a Remainer. Prince William reportedly pressured her to intervene in the 2014 Scottish referendum. These disclosures challenge the royal family's political neutrality.
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Leaked data reveals Boris Johnson used his private office to profit from contacts made during his time as prime minister. The files show Johnson engaged in lucrative speeches, lobbying, and business deals after leaving office, raising questions about misuse of public funds and ethical breaches. Authorities are investigating.
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On September 11, 2025, UK Prime Minister ordered the withdrawal of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US following revelations of emails showing a deeper relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than previously known. The emails included Mandelson urging Epstein to "fight for early release" before Epstein's 2008 prison sentence. Mandelson had earlier described Epstein as "my best pal" in a 2003 birthday book compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell.
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Long-serving Liberal Democrat MP and leader Menzies Campbell, known as Ming, has died aged 84. He was a former Olympic sprinter, MP for North East Fife from 1987 to 2015, and led the party from 2006 to 2007. His family confirmed he died peacefully in London after a period of respite care, with many praising his contributions to politics, sport, and law.
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Pro-Palestine demonstrations in London and Manchester are set to proceed despite police and political calls for cancellation following a deadly synagogue attack in Manchester. Authorities cite resource constraints and sensitivity, while protesters emphasize their right to peaceful assembly and oppose government bans on Palestine Action. The protests coincide with heightened community fears and security measures.
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The UK government has confirmed that employment tribunal claims will remain free, reversing previous proposals to reintroduce fees. Justice Secretary David Lammy emphasized the importance of access to justice, following union opposition and past court rulings that deemed fees unlawful. The move aims to support workers' rights and reduce court backlogs.
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Recent reductions in UK and US aid threaten progress against HIV, malaria, and TB in Africa. Funding cuts could lead to hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths, with international summits and political decisions shaping future support. The global fight against these diseases faces significant financial and political challenges.
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Labour's new deputy leader, Lucy Powell, insists the government should honor its manifesto promise not to raise income tax, VAT, or national insurance, amid signs of potential U-turns ahead of the upcoming Budget. She also calls for full abolition of the two-child benefit cap, highlighting concerns over child poverty.
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The UK government, led by Prime Minister, plans to introduce measures to reduce child poverty, including potentially lifting the two-child benefit cap. The announcement follows pressure from Labour and former PM Gordon Brown, with the Budget due on November 26, 2025.