UK living standards face years of stagnation and possible decline as think tanks warn households of a prolonged cost-of-living squeeze ahead.
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Burnham Vows to Cut the Welfare Bill ‘As Soon as We Possibly Can’: What the Budget Leaves Unanswered
Andy Burnham pledges to cut the welfare bill, but the Budget offers few specifics on how, when, or at what cost to claimants.
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Flávio Bolsonaro Claims Opposition Leadership of Brazil After Election Defeat
Flávio Bolsonaro declares himself Brazil’s opposition leader and vows to direct the movement from the United States, raising questions about its future.
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Russell Brand Rape Trial: Wife Laura Brand Testifies He Is ‘Kind and a Wonderful Father’
Laura Brand testifies at Russell Brand’s trial, calling him kind and a wonderful father, as jurors weigh the allegations against him.
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Poundland’s Future in Doubt as Chain Edges Toward Collapse
Poundland has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, raising urgent questions about the future of the UK discount chain, its stores, and its…
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Healey Promises Welfare Bill Cut Before Next Election: What the Budget Left Out
Healey pledges to cut the welfare bill before the next election, but the Budget leaves key questions unanswered on how savings will be delivered.
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Chancellor John Healey Pledges a ‘Moral Duty’ to Help Young People Out of Work Without Cutting Welfare the Tory Way
Chancellor John Healey says the government has a moral duty to help young people out of work, and this analysis examines what “in a Labour way” really means…
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Spain Declares Three Days of Mourning After Deadly Train Crash: What Happened and What Comes Next
Spain observes three days of mourning after a deadly train crash; here is what happened, what investigators are examining, and what it means for rail safety.
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High-Speed Train Crash in Spain Kills at Least 68: Causes, Investigation and Rail Safety Implications
Spain’s deadliest modern rail crash killed at least 68 people, and this analysis examines the causes, the failed safety systems, and what it means for…
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Budget Reaction: Why a £30,000 Earner Is Angry Over the Missing Fuel Duty Cut
Why a £30,000 earner is angry over the missing fuel duty cut, with reactions from incomes of £4,062 to £150,000 and what it means for household budgets.