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Angela Rayner leaves door open to extra £7.5billion homes tax on London
The Housing Secretary said the issue would be looked at ahead of the Budget, expected in the autumn
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Nationwide Recall Issued for PT Organics Fruit Pouches Over Plastic Contamination Risk
PT Organics has recalled a batch of Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics fruit pouches sold nationwide due to …
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Trump says decision on 'massive attack' against Iran is imminent
US President Donald Trump has stated he is close to deciding on a 'massive attack' against Iran, larger …
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Economists Warn Andy Burnham's Spending Plans Could Force Tax Rises
Economists have warned that Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's spending commitments, including a business rate cut for pubs, …
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Andy Burnham cuts business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England
Business rates will be cut by 20% for nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses across England from April next year, …
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Gary Lineker and 120 Millionaires Urge New Prime Minister to Increase Wealth Tax
Gary Lineker and over 120 British millionaires have signed a letter to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging …
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Judge orders Trump to hand over financial records in BBC defamation case
A US judge has ruled that Donald Trump must provide detailed financial records to the BBC's legal team …
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Treasury Set to Curb Andy Burnham’s Spending Ambitions, Warns Economist
An economist warns that the Treasury under Chancellor John Healey may stifle Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s ambitious spending …
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Streeting backs Trump on defence spending as Burnham reiterates Nato funding pledge
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reaffirmed the UK's commitment to Nato spending targets, while Health Secretary Wes Streeting …
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UK inflation eases to 15-month low in June as food and fuel costs decline
UK inflation fell to 2.6% in June, its lowest level in 15 months, driven by lower food and …
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Mortgage rates see biggest daily spike since Iran conflict as five lenders raise prices
Five major UK lenders raised mortgage rates within 24 hours, causing the biggest daily spike in average fixed …
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UK private sector wage growth falls below 3% for first time in six years
The Office for National Statistics reports that private sector wage growth has dropped below 3% for the first …
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Trump warns UK will become ‘poverty stricken disaster’ without North Sea drilling
US President Donald Trump has intervened in a political row over North Sea oil and gas, warning that …
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Trump Claims Incoming UK PM Will Back North Sea Drilling Expansion
US President-elect Donald Trump has welcomed reports suggesting that incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham could support new …
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Jonas Vingegaard recounts pre-dawn doping test hours before Tour de France crash
Jonas Vingegaard has revealed he was subjected to a surprise anti-doping test at 2 a.m. on the morning …
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Burnham Faces Labour Backlash Over Expected Reversal of North Sea Drilling Ban
Andy Burnham is expected to face a backlash from Labour MPs if he announces new oil and gas …
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Andy Burnham to announce new North Sea oil drilling plans despite Labour manifesto pledge
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is reportedly preparing to announce new oil and gas drilling in the North …
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Andy Burnham to announce North Sea drilling revival as new Labour leader
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to announce a policy blitz including revived oil and gas drilling …
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Queen Camilla Marks 79th Birthday with Children's Book Giveaway
Queen Camilla celebrates her 79th birthday by launching a book giveaway initiative to promote children's literacy, with Buckingham …
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Andy Burnham to pledge to reverse Thatcher’s economic legacy in first speech as Labour leader
Andy Burnham will use his first speech as Labour leader to promise to undo the economic legacy of …