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'Tax rises needed to plug £35bn gap' and 'Putin breaks Trump's 'ceasefire"

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The UK government faces a £35bn funding shortfall and is considering tax increases to address it. Meanwhile, Russian President Putin has violated the ceasefire agreement brokered by former US President Trump, indicating an escalation in conflict. These events highlight economic and geopolitical challenges faced by governments globally.

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