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The sign No 10 could be rethinking pledge not to raise income tax

The sign No 10 could be rethinking pledge not to raise income tax

The Chancellor is under pressure to break a cycle of 'doom loop' annual tax rises

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Phillipson sets new phonics test target for year 1 children

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Phillipson sets new phonics test target for year 1 children

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Chinese spy case evidence says Beijing carried out ‘large scale espionage’ in UK

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Chinese spy case evidence says Beijing carried out ‘large scale espionage’ in UK

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US judge extends order blocking Trump's National Guard deployment in Portland

US judge extends order blocking Trump's National Guard deployment in Portland

about 2 hours ago

Republican lawmaker directs investigation after swastika vandalism discovered in DC office

Republican lawmaker directs investigation after swastika vandalism discovered in DC office

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Dem governor in hot seat after whistleblower rips disturbing sentencing pattern for illegal child rapists

Dem governor in hot seat after whistleblower rips disturbing sentencing pattern for illegal child rapists

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Dem governor spent state of emergency on European wedding getaway as gubernatorial election looms

Dem governor spent state of emergency on European wedding getaway as gubernatorial election looms

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Trump admin cracks down on foreigners who celebrated Charlie Kirk’s killing: ‘Dangerous practice’

Trump admin cracks down on foreigners who celebrated Charlie Kirk’s killing: ‘Dangerous practice’

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Zohran Mamdani says NYC should uphold ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu if he visits city

Zohran Mamdani says NYC should uphold ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu if he visits city

about 2 hours ago

Extent of Chinese spying in UK unveiled as government publishes evidence in failed prosecution

Extent of Chinese spying in UK unveiled as government publishes evidence in failed prosecution

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Keir Starmer publishes key evidence in collapsed China spy case

Keir Starmer publishes key evidence in collapsed China spy case

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Hegseth orders troops to watch his speech decrying a 'woke' military

Hegseth orders troops to watch his speech decrying a 'woke' military

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British border officers sent to Balkans as UK seeks to stem flow of migrants

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British border officers sent to Balkans as UK seeks to stem flow of migrants

about 3 hours ago

House Republicans say GOP holds winning hand in shutdown fight with Democrats

House Republicans say GOP holds winning hand in shutdown fight with Democrats

about 3 hours ago

Trump move spares troops' pay, but Republicans warn shutdown risks remain

Trump move spares troops' pay, but Republicans warn shutdown risks remain

about 3 hours ago

Ciattarelli touts Trump alliance, says New Jersey voters ‘very pleased’ with president

Ciattarelli touts Trump alliance, says New Jersey voters ‘very pleased’ with president

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Spanberger campaign still selling Jay Jones co-branded merch amid scandal; GOP calls it full endorsement

Spanberger campaign still selling Jay Jones co-branded merch amid scandal; GOP calls it full endorsement

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Trump reveals which major US city is next in crime crackdown while touting success of 'Operation Summer Heat'

Trump reveals which major US city is next in crime crackdown while touting success of 'Operation Summer Heat'

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Fox News Politics Newsletter: Military funding on the line

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Military funding on the line

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Russia hands over JFK assassination files to GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna in Washington

Russia hands over JFK assassination files to GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna in Washington

about 3 hours ago

The only GOP gubernatorial candidates running in 2025 elections lean into Trump's MAGA campaign tactics

The only GOP gubernatorial candidates running in 2025 elections lean into Trump's MAGA campaign tactics

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Labour wants migrants to have A-level-standard English – will that reduce numbers?

Labour wants migrants to have A-level-standard English – will that reduce numbers?

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The sign No 10 could be rethinking pledge not to raise income tax

The sign No 10 could be rethinking pledge not to raise income tax

about 4 hours ago

Multi-million-dollar Vancouver property owner may have used AI to argue for a lower tax assessment

Multi-million-dollar Vancouver property owner may have used AI to argue for a lower tax assessment

about 4 hours ago

Canadian trade delegation heads back to Washington, while Ford urges Carney to 'fight back'

Canadian trade delegation heads back to Washington, while Ford urges Carney to 'fight back'

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Justin Trudeau 'exacts revenge' for U.S. tariffs by dating Katy Perry, Jimmy Kimmel jokes

Justin Trudeau 'exacts revenge' for U.S. tariffs by dating Katy Perry, Jimmy Kimmel jokes

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Anti-Israel cyberattack disrupts operations at Kelowna airport

Anti-Israel cyberattack disrupts operations at Kelowna airport

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The federal government is still shut down. Here's what that means across the country

The federal government is still shut down. Here's what that means across the country

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Government defeated as Lords demand tougher crackdown on benefit fraud

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Government defeated as Lords demand tougher crackdown on benefit fraud

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Cabinet Office rejects Cummings claim that highest-level systems compromised

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Cabinet Office rejects Cummings claim that highest-level systems compromised

about 5 hours ago

Judge temporarily blocks Trump admin layoffs of thousands of federal workers during government shutdown

Judge temporarily blocks Trump admin layoffs of thousands of federal workers during government shutdown

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Republicans fume as Democrats block 9th GOP bid to reopen government

Republicans fume as Democrats block 9th GOP bid to reopen government

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Pentagon advisor accused of hoarding classified docs placed on leave by prominent DC think tank

Pentagon advisor accused of hoarding classified docs placed on leave by prominent DC think tank

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War Secretary Pete Hegseth's plane makes 'unscheduled landing' after windshield crack

War Secretary Pete Hegseth's plane makes 'unscheduled landing' after windshield crack

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Louisiana AG aims to dismantle ‘offensive’ voting law that factors race into redistricting

Louisiana AG aims to dismantle ‘offensive’ voting law that factors race into redistricting

about 5 hours ago

Global economy is resilient but U.S. tariffs holding it back: Champagne

Global economy is resilient but U.S. tariffs holding it back: Champagne

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Back-to-work scheme for sick could save £12bn without need for benefit cuts

Back-to-work scheme for sick could save £12bn without need for benefit cuts

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US Air Force plane carrying Pete Hegseth diverts to UK in mid-air emergency

US Air Force plane carrying Pete Hegseth diverts to UK in mid-air emergency

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Parliament Hill journalists denounce 'unprecedented' lack of invitation for Carney's Egypt trip

Parliament Hill journalists denounce 'unprecedented' lack of invitation for Carney's Egypt trip

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Baroness Mone-linked firm fails to pay £122m over PPE

Baroness Mone-linked firm fails to pay £122m over PPE

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Democratic governors form a public health alliance in a rebuke of Trump

Democratic governors form a public health alliance in a rebuke of Trump

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‘War can knock on everyone’s door’, warns Ukrainian soldier after training in UK

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‘War can knock on everyone’s door’, warns Ukrainian soldier after training in UK

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UK sanctions Russia’s largest oil companies in latest package amid Ukraine war

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UK sanctions Russia’s largest oil companies in latest package amid Ukraine war

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Equalities watchdog urges Government to speed up on single-sex spaces guidance

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Equalities watchdog urges Government to speed up on single-sex spaces guidance

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PPE Medpro fails to meet deadline to repay Government almost £122m after ruling

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PPE Medpro fails to meet deadline to repay Government almost £122m after ruling

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Virginia Dem Jay Jones’ fatherhood-themed post sparks outrage over past text wishing harm to Republican's kids

Virginia Dem Jay Jones’ fatherhood-themed post sparks outrage over past text wishing harm to Republican's kids

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Atlanta’s city-run grocery sees early success, sparking debate over government’s role

Atlanta’s city-run grocery sees early success, sparking debate over government’s role

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Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene says there are many 'weak Republican men'

Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene says there are many 'weak Republican men'

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White House may 'run out' of funds to pay military if shutdown continues, Johnson warns

White House may 'run out' of funds to pay military if shutdown continues, Johnson warns

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Israel to deploy first combat-ready laser weapon system for operational air defense

Israel to deploy first combat-ready laser weapon system for operational air defense

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Reform training programs to tackle high youth unemployment, Tories say

Reform training programs to tackle high youth unemployment, Tories say

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Stellantis moves Jeep production from Brampton, Ont. to the United States

Stellantis moves Jeep production from Brampton, Ont. to the United States

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Self-styled 'survivalist' teamed up with far-right campaigner to whip up anti-asylum protests

Self-styled 'survivalist' teamed up with far-right campaigner to whip up anti-asylum protests

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Call for exclusion zone around Falkirk asylum hotel as protests continue

Call for exclusion zone around Falkirk asylum hotel as protests continue

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Baroness Mone-linked firm misses deadline to repay £122million to taxpayer over defective PPE

Baroness Mone-linked firm misses deadline to repay £122million to taxpayer over defective PPE

about 7 hours ago

Doug Ford says he threatened to give alleged Home Depot shoplifter 'a beating like he's never got before'

Doug Ford says he threatened to give alleged Home Depot shoplifter 'a beating like he's never got before'

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Here's what six people said about Charlie Kirk that got their visas revoked in the United States

Here's what six people said about Charlie Kirk that got their visas revoked in the United States

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Morse closes case on £9.6m House of Lords door

Morse closes case on £9.6m House of Lords door

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Watchdog urges Phillipson to speed up trans guidance

Watchdog urges Phillipson to speed up trans guidance

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Angela Rayner’s £17,000 severance pay after tax row ‘outrageous,’ Tories say

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Angela Rayner’s £17,000 severance pay after tax row ‘outrageous,’ Tories say

about 8 hours ago

Cummings claims China obtained ‘extremely secret’ government data

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Cummings claims China obtained ‘extremely secret’ government data

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