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On 26 November 2025, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the abolition of the two-child benefit cap, effective April 2026. The policy, introduced by the Conservatives in 2017, limited child tax credits to two children per family and contributed to rising child poverty. The repeal is expected to lift 450,000 children out of poverty, funded by new taxes including a gambling levy and mansion tax.
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The 7am Manchester-London train, initially set to run empty as a 'ghost train,' will now carry passengers after public and political pressure. The decision reversal follows concerns over network reliability and the train's importance for commuters and business travelers.
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Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are increasing their international investments and exports, with companies like BYD and Xpeng opening new facilities and targeting Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. Domestic sales slow, but exports surge, supported by government policies and regional cooperation.
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Waymo, the US autonomous vehicle company, announced it will bring its fully driverless robotaxi service to London in 2026. The rollout will start with safety drivers and expand to full autonomy, working with UK regulators. This marks the first European deployment following its US success and UK investments.
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A knife attack on a train from Doncaster to London’s King’s Cross on Saturday injured 11 people, with five discharged and one in critical condition. Authorities arrested a 32-year-old man, ruling out terrorism. The attack prompted a swift police response, with no clear motive disclosed.
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On Saturday evening, Anthony Williams, 32, was charged with 10 counts of attempted murder following a knife attack on a London-bound train from Doncaster. The attack injured 11 people, including a railway staff member in critical condition who intervened. Williams also faces charges related to a separate stabbing in London earlier that day. Police do not treat the incident as terrorism.
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A man in Peterborough, UK, has been charged with 11 counts of attempted murder after stabbing multiple passengers on a train from Doncaster to London. The attack, which occurred Saturday evening, injured 11 people, including a railway staff member who tried to stop the attacker. Police arrested the suspect in Huntingdon within eight minutes. Authorities do not consider the incident linked to terrorism.
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Samir Zitouni, an LNER staff member, was critically injured during a mass stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire on November 1. He is now discharged from hospital after heroic actions that likely saved lives. An attacker has been charged with attempted murder, and investigations continue.
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Multiple countries commemorated fallen soldiers on November 11, including UK, Singapore, and Belgium. Events included wreath-laying ceremonies, memorial services, and cultural tributes, reflecting on the sacrifices of those who fought in World War I and subsequent conflicts. The observances highlight ongoing remembrance and military history.
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As of December 1, 2025, Airbus has completed software updates on the vast majority of its 6,000 affected A320-family jets worldwide following a recall triggered by a JetBlue flight incident in late October. The fix, primarily a rollback to earlier software versions, addresses data corruption caused by intense solar radiation affecting flight controls. Most aircraft are back in service, with fewer than 100 still pending updates.
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UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver her budget amid economic uncertainty, with expected tax hikes, spending cuts, and reforms to property taxes. The government faces pressure to balance public finances while avoiding market instability and political backlash, as debates over tax policy and growth strategies intensify.
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The UK government announced a series of measures in the upcoming budget, including a freeze on rail fares to help households, alongside planned tax increases to address a £20bn fiscal gap. The budget aims to support living standards while managing economic stability amid political pressures.