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Tax rises 'very likely' in autumn after benefits U-turn, experts warn

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Palestine Action ban to be voted on - when, why and how it will happen

Palestine Action ban to be voted on - when, why and how it will happen

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Diane Abbott faces calls for Labour expulsion over latest Israel comments

Diane Abbott faces calls for Labour expulsion over latest Israel comments

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Internet service providers fear feds will side with CRTC on ruling boosting competitor access to fibre networks

Internet service providers fear feds will side with CRTC on ruling boosting competitor access to fibre networks

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Rachel Reeves will 'of course' be chancellor in six months' time, says senior Starmer ally

Rachel Reeves will 'of course' be chancellor in six months' time, says senior Starmer ally

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Paramount to reach a $16 million settlement over Trump's CBS lawsuit

Paramount to reach a $16 million settlement over Trump's CBS lawsuit

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Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell granted legal aid after embezzlement charge

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell granted legal aid after embezzlement charge

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Cost of clearing 'fatbergs' from Scotland's sewers revealed amid wet wipe ban call

Cost of clearing 'fatbergs' from Scotland's sewers revealed amid wet wipe ban call

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Politics LIVE: Keir Starmer left broken after welfare 'clusterf***' as Labour in shambles

Politics LIVE: Keir Starmer left broken after welfare 'clusterf***' as Labour in shambles

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'Humiliated' Keir Starmer torn apart on GB News with crushing 'U-turn' verdict

'Humiliated' Keir Starmer torn apart on GB News with crushing 'U-turn' verdict

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Rachel Reeves's plans blown apart by £4.8bn hole as Labour minister stokes tax fears

Rachel Reeves's plans blown apart by £4.8bn hole as Labour minister stokes tax fears

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Welfare cuts chaos: Tax rises 'are more likely' after Keir Starmer's 'shambolic' welfare cuts climbdown

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Welfare cuts chaos: Tax rises 'are more likely' after Keir Starmer's 'shambolic' welfare cuts climbdown

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Sarwar wants 'closer alignment' between tax rates in Scotland and England

Sarwar wants 'closer alignment' between tax rates in Scotland and England

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Most people do not trust Labour to end this one huge issue causing problems across Britain

Most people do not trust Labour to end this one huge issue causing problems across Britain

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Campaigners rush to defend triple lock amid pensioner poverty warning

Campaigners rush to defend triple lock amid pensioner poverty warning

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Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' clears final hurdle before House-wide vote

Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' clears final hurdle before House-wide vote

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Keir’s first year: Starmer under pressure after a rocky start for Labour

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Keir’s first year: Starmer under pressure after a rocky start for Labour

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Expert: Putin is changing tactics but would need SEVENTY YEARS to conquer all Ukraine

Expert: Putin is changing tactics but would need SEVENTY YEARS to conquer all Ukraine

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Childhood obesity in Scotland 'growing alarmingly' as experts call for food industry crackdown

Childhood obesity in Scotland 'growing alarmingly' as experts call for food industry crackdown

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Nigel Farage's Reform charging potential MSPs £200 to stand for party in 2026 election

Nigel Farage's Reform charging potential MSPs £200 to stand for party in 2026 election

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John Swinney urged not to drop Scotland's ban on cash for weapons in face of Russia threat

John Swinney urged not to drop Scotland's ban on cash for weapons in face of Russia threat

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Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell granted legal aid after he was charged with embezzlement

Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell granted legal aid after he was charged with embezzlement

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Bosses at Glasgow council live entertainment firm awarded nearly £120,000 in bonuses

Bosses at Glasgow council live entertainment firm awarded nearly £120,000 in bonuses

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Federal judge blocks Trump's immigration policy in shocking decision on Haitian protections

Federal judge blocks Trump's immigration policy in shocking decision on Haitian protections

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Cities near LA abandon July 4th celebrations as Trump's immigration crackdown takes hold

Cities near LA abandon July 4th celebrations as Trump's immigration crackdown takes hold

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ICE investigation leads to prison sentence for 'dangerous predator' who abused 2-year-old

ICE investigation leads to prison sentence for 'dangerous predator' who abused 2-year-old

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Pentagon halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine over concerns about US stockpiles

Pentagon halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine over concerns about US stockpiles

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Why govt's promise of 'biggest boost to affordable housing in a generation' may be overblown

Why govt's promise of 'biggest boost to affordable housing in a generation' may be overblown

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Internal records point to FBI playing politics with evidence of China tampering in 2020 election

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Internal records point to FBI playing politics with evidence of China tampering in 2020 election

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Trump says his daughter-in-law is his top choice to run for Sen. Thom Tillis' seat

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Trump says his daughter-in-law is his top choice to run for Sen. Thom Tillis' seat

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski's 'agonizing' decision to support Trump's agenda bill paid off for Alaska

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski's 'agonizing' decision to support Trump's agenda bill paid off for Alaska

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'Cannibal migrant' tried to EAT HIMSELF claims US Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem

'Cannibal migrant' tried to EAT HIMSELF claims US Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem

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Trump 'working on' deportation exemptions for illegal farm and hospitality workers

Trump 'working on' deportation exemptions for illegal farm and hospitality workers

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MAGA law group fights to expose how Biden's DEI agenda may have tainted life-saving organ transplants

MAGA law group fights to expose how Biden's DEI agenda may have tainted life-saving organ transplants

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Probe into Biden's alleged mental decline cover-up deepens with more former White House officials to testify

Probe into Biden's alleged mental decline cover-up deepens with more former White House officials to testify

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The PM faced down his party on welfare and lost. I suspect things may only get worse

The PM faced down his party on welfare and lost. I suspect things may only get worse

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Slow-motion humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons

Slow-motion humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons

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States sue Trump administration for sharing health data with DHS

States sue Trump administration for sharing health data with DHS

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Harvey Epstein wins NYC Council primary, defeating Anthony Weiner's comeback bid

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Harvey Epstein wins NYC Council primary, defeating Anthony Weiner's comeback bid

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Billions in grants for summer school, English instruction delayed during Trump administration review

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Billions in grants for summer school, English instruction delayed during Trump administration review

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Hard-fought win in Senate sets up round two throwdown in House for Trump's big bill

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Hard-fought win in Senate sets up round two throwdown in House for Trump's big bill

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What the Justice Department's push to bring denaturalization cases means

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What the Justice Department's push to bring denaturalization cases means

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Labor Department awards grants to expand Trump goal of one million apprenticeships

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Labor Department awards grants to expand Trump goal of one million apprenticeships

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U.S. says 'little to show' for six-decade aid agency. Supporters point to millions of lives saved

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U.S. says 'little to show' for six-decade aid agency. Supporters point to millions of lives saved

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Kentucky Senate hopeful says Mitch McConnell doesn't deserve lifetime achievement award

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Kentucky Senate hopeful says Mitch McConnell doesn't deserve lifetime achievement award

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Trump toured Florida's immigration detention center in the Everglades. Here's what to know

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Trump toured Florida's immigration detention center in the Everglades. Here's what to know

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Mayors, doctor groups sue over Trump's efforts to restrict Obamacare enrollment

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Mayors, doctor groups sue over Trump's efforts to restrict Obamacare enrollment

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House lawmakers will interview Biden chief of staff about ex-president's cognitive decline

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House lawmakers will interview Biden chief of staff about ex-president's cognitive decline

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FBI headquarters will remain in Washington, but at newer digs

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FBI headquarters will remain in Washington, but at newer digs

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DOGE eats Musk? Billionaire entrepreneur's companies at risk as he reignites feud with Trump

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DOGE eats Musk? Billionaire entrepreneur's companies at risk as he reignites feud with Trump

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Judge blocks DHS decision to revoke deportation amnesty for Haitians

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Judge blocks DHS decision to revoke deportation amnesty for Haitians

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Homan says Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is being investigated for former illegal employee

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Homan says Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is being investigated for former illegal employee

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Judge blocks Trump's attempt to shut down African Development Foundation

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Judge blocks Trump's attempt to shut down African Development Foundation

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Trump visits 'Alligator Alcatraz' unveils ICE agents with bizarre alligator heads

Trump visits 'Alligator Alcatraz' unveils ICE agents with bizarre alligator heads

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Trump announces he will kick off Independence Day weekend with 'very special' patriotic event

Trump announces he will kick off Independence Day weekend with 'very special' patriotic event

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DOJ silent on whether NYC politician who allegedly assaulted ICE officer will face charges

DOJ silent on whether NYC politician who allegedly assaulted ICE officer will face charges

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Trump admin approves Newsom's request to 'bail him out' of damage left by violent LA riots: SBA

Trump admin approves Newsom's request to 'bail him out' of damage left by violent LA riots: SBA

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Pentagon releases 150 National Guard troops from security mission deployment in LA as wildfire threats mount

Pentagon releases 150 National Guard troops from security mission deployment in LA as wildfire threats mount

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Israel accepts Trump-led ceasefire plan that could end Gaza war within 60 days

Israel accepts Trump-led ceasefire plan that could end Gaza war within 60 days

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Pupils with special needs ‘have to travel further to school for suitable place’

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Pupils with special needs ‘have to travel further to school for suitable place’

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‘Smell detectors’ and AI cameras to be considered to monitor criminals

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‘Smell detectors’ and AI cameras to be considered to monitor criminals

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