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🔮 Britain's decision means the 'deep precision' Scalp, a French-produced version of the UK's Storm Shadow using both countries' technology, could now be produced locally in Ukraine. assertive
🔮 However, there are warnings that his response to a furious outcry will open cell doors for hundreds of dangerous offenders - and heap pressure on police trying to monitor them. assertive
🔮 The Opposition leader also needs to fill the shadow housing secretary role after James Cleverly announced he will be focusing on a bid for the London Mayoralty. assertive
🔮 Zack Polanski has dropped a strong hint that he will stand in the Holborn & St Pancras contest, which the Greens believe they have a good chance of winning
Speaking to the Camden New Journal, Mr Polanski said: 'I have lived and worked in this community over many years, I know it well and I love it. assertive
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Nigel Farage has unveiled a pact with French firebrand Jordan Bardella to stop the Channel boats 'forever'.
Mr Bardella told the Reform conference that if his National Rally party wins elections next year France will no longer be a 'gateway for illegal migration into the UK'. assertive
🔮 Trade with settlements in the West Bank – a separate area of disputed territory – could be banned despite warnings from the US against taking such action. assertive
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Ministers are laying out plans for a massive 'tourist tax' in England today as fears grow that it could fuel a jobs bloodbath. assertive
🔮 The PM had to order the payment personally after being warned in writing that officials could not be confident it was value for money for the taxpayer. assertive
🔮 But he would not be drawn beyond saying he was 'confident' they would remain permissible even if the Government goes ahead with retrospective changes. assertive
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Pensioners face uncertainty over their tax bills today after it emerged state payments are set to rise 3.9 per cent in April. assertive
🔮 Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey are already struggling to balance the books at the Budget next month, with businesses warning more tax increases could be a disaster. assertive
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Andy Burnham is facing a clash with Donald Trump as ministers pledge to 'heed' warnings about AI.
De facto deputy PM Louise Haigh will tell a union conference later that more international cooperation is needed to guarantee the safety of the emerging technology.
The issue has been brought into sharp focus by claims from researchers that there is a 10 per cent chance - or higher - of super-intelligent AI wiping out humans by 2030. assertive
🔮 The quango-style bodies including mayors and officials would be tasked with monitoring firms under proposals being considered by the Government. mixed
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The Chancellor today hailed a firebrand union chief being installed to a key job on the Bank of England.
John Healey said drafting in TUC boss Paul Nowak as a non-executive director would add 'deep and varied experience' at Threadneedle Street. assertive
🔮 The Bank's former deputy governor Sir Charlie Bean said markets were jittery because 'there is a question mark about whether this govt is willing to take the difficult decisions needed to maintain fiscal sustainability'. assertive
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John Healey is meeting Labour's union paymasters today to hear their demands on tax and Brexit.
The Chancellor will host the party donors with just six weeks to go until a potentially pivotal Budget.
They are expected to lay out a 'wish list' including wealth taxes, raising the personal allowance, loosening fiscal rules and scrapping red lines on ties with the EU. assertive
🔮 Threadneedle Street will announce its latest decision at noon, with most analysts betting the base rate will be kept on hold at 3.75 per cent.
But markets are predicting that the Bank will act soon, with the Middle East crisis sending energy costs spiralling. assertive
🔮 Andy Carlisle of Accenture said: 'Despite a recovery from a fall in July, retail sales in August will come as a slight disappointment to retailers hoping for a stronger finish to the summer.
' assertive
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Andy Burnham is scrambling to revive his EU 'reset' today as Brussels plays hardball on trade and free movement.
The PM is set to meet his Irish counterpart Micheál Martin at so-called 'No10 North' in Manchester this morning.
The agenda will include the planned EU-UK summit - which has been delayed from July and now might not even happen before Christmas. assertive
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Labour could launch another raid on Brits' holidays by taxing short-term lets as second homes. assertive
🔮 But Mr Burnham will have to navigate a diplomatic minefield of Transatlantic tensions, including over the Middle East crisis, Russia, the Falklands, Irish unification and AI. assertive
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Andy Burnham could need a Left-wing 'rainbow coalition' deal if he pulls the trigger on a snap election, a poll suggested today. mixed
🔮 Andy Burnham urged the world to unite over AI risks last night - but delivered his big speech to a sparsely-attended UN chamber
The PM made his debut at the general assembly session in New York last night, backing coordinated regulation of the emerging technology
In his speech, Mr Burnham said global action was needed following a string of warnings that the technology could pose a threat to life if it is allowed to continue developing at breakneck speed. assertive
🔮 Asked on LBC how many people would be deployed and what the funding would be, Mr Streeting said: 'We're talking initially in terms of this new unit, tens of people.' assertive
🔮 Meanwhile, the influential OECD has downgraded forecasts for UK GDP next year, pointing to the impact of the Middle East crisis.
And the IMF has issued a stark warning about debt levels in Britain and other major states, insisting Governments must take 'tough' decisions. assertive
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Middle class households look set to miss out on further help with soaring energy bills as the Chancellor mulls 'targeted' action. mixed
🔮 In January last year the then-Manchester mayor branded it a 'model for an ever-overheating UK economy', warning it could not come at the 'expense of essential investment in northern infrastructure'. assertive
🔮 The grim milestone is approaching amid fears that Donald Trump is considering a ban on US diesel exports that could see the situation deteriorate further. assertive
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Andy Burnham's nationalisation push could add tens of billions of pounds to Government debt, according to a think-tank. mixed
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Andy Burnham today moved to quell mounting speculation he is plotting an early general election.
The Prime Minister said he was 'not particularly' tempted to call a snap vote, despite polls showing Labour are ahead of Reform for the first time in months.
Mr Burnham's political opponents have talked up the prospect of an election as early as December as he seeks to gain a fresh mandate for tax rises and spending increases.
But a mayor analysis last night suggested if it happened Labour would lose its majority and plunge the country into the chaos of a hung parliament. mixed
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Andy Burnham is facing a stormy Labour conference today with ministers clashing on migration and the Left accusing him of 'ghosting' them.
The PM is in Liverpool kicking off his first gathering since ousting Keir Starmer - but with mounting evidence that the same bitter infighting will blight his leadership.
Tensions have flared after Angela Rayner doubled down on her criticism of Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's 'un-British' plans to make it harder for migrants to gain permanent residence in the UK. mixed
🔮 The More in Common research found that if the country voted currently Labour would have 250 MPs, some 140 more than the firm estimated in July. mixed
🔮 The London Mayor said it was 'not enough' for Andy Burnham to suggest that restoring ties with Brussels could be in the next election manifesto. assertive
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Andy Burnham yesterday said he will fight the next election on a pledge to raise billions more in tax to fund 'free' social care. assertive
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John Healey will attempt to cool nerves about Budget tax hikes today as he vows an 'industrialisation' drive in his Labour conference speech. assertive
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Andy Burnham's NHS-style social care vow could take 'decades' to deliver and cost far more than £18billion a year, a top expert warned today. mixed
🔮 The PM used his big conference speech yesterday to blame Brexit for many of the country's problems, saying he will spell out options for the future at a summit with Brussels later this year.
But the move has sparked concerns among his own troops, with Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra warning returning to the bloc is 'unrealistic'. assertive
🔮 The PM was given a brutal reality check after his Labour conference 'vision' speech as energy bills were forecast to spike another 16 per cent in January. assertive
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Andy Burnham admitted Brits could face more tax hikes to fund his massive social care plan today. mixed
🔮 Britain could face a diesel crisis this winter if Donald Trump forces Europe to release emergency stocks before US mid-term elections next month. mixed
🔮 The Conservative leader said reducing the levy would be 'morally right' amid mounting speculation about an eye-catching move.
The party is gathering in Birmingham as Mrs Badenoch tries to build on fledgling signs of a revival. assertive
🔮 The intervention came after the PM used his conference speech last week to reopen the Brexit debate, suggesting Labour could even support rejoining the bloc in full at the next election. mixed
🔮 The figures could be enough to give Mr Burnham a small majority should he go for an early ballot - something many believe is still possible despite repeated denials. assertive
🔮 However, Conservatives have been pointing to his conference speech last week, in which he announced a series of policies that would only happen in a new Parliament. assertive
🔮 Fears are mounting that Brussels will insist on deep concessions for improved trade terms, after the PM hinted that he wants to rejoin the bloc. assertive
🔮 If reflected at an election, the figures would likely leave Labour marginally short of an overall majority - but on track to stay in power with help from the Lib Dems. assertive
🔮 The Chancellor is said to be preparing a £1billion bailout for soaring energy bills at the Budget - but the bulk will go to benefits claimants. mixed
🔮 Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali is the bookies' favourite, with confidence growing inside the party that the Camden councillor will clinch victory. assertive
🔮 Andy Burnham could face calling a general election at the end of the worst Parliament for living standards in modern times, according to a grim report. mixed
🔮 Mr Polanski insisted he could defeat Labour as polls closed on Thursday, but he eventually trailed in more than 3,000 votes
The Greens have been reported to both the police and the equalities watchdog over anti-Semitism concerns after the motion passed. assertive
🔮 That split could be enough to get a small majority at a general election, although it would be a huge gamble for the PM as the picture in individual seats is extremely volatile. assertive
🔮 Labour's defence confusion deepened today as Wes Streeting backed upping spending to 3 per cent of GDP by 2030 - but admitted the Chancellor will not commit for another year. assertive
🔮 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has confirmed the firing squad for Hasan will be broadcast live on December 3, saying people need to see there are 'serious consequences for these types of things'. assertive
🔮 But the idea of trimming welfare to free up funding could prove deeply controversial with Labour MPs - who previously killed off Keir Starmer's bid for reforms. assertive
🔮 Chancellor John Healey could target a mechanism often used to pass businesses down to the next generation without incurring crippling costs. assertive
🔮 I think it's best to listen to what the Prime Minister said, what his actual words were, and what he wants is a more stable relationship with the EU that will be in our economic benefit,' Mr McDonald told GB News. assertive
🔮 Mr Hegseth used a speech to cadets recently to claim that 'maybe five' countries played a role in the fighting, and by the end of the campaign it was only 'one or two'. assertive
🔮 She warned that leaving ILR rules untouched would result in 'a £10 billion drain on our public finances' as migrants qualify for full access to benefits and social housing after winning permanent status here. assertive
🔮 Those disturbing others by not using headphones face £100 fines as part of the measures, which also seek to combat littering, vaping and threatening behaviour.
However, there were questions over how the proposed crackdown will be enforced, with a Government minister admitting there would be no 'special bus police' to tackle louts. assertive
🔮 Analysts said the price pressure is likely to guarantee that the Bank of England will increase interest rates next month, heaping pain on mortgage-payers. assertive
🔮 At PMQs, Mr Burnham said he had asked the Chancellor and Net Zero Secretary to consider whether the levies - typically around £100 a year - could be removed. assertive
🔮 The Chancellor went out of his way to deliver a pro-enterprise message in an interview, with less than a week to go until the crucial fiscal package.
But one high street boss said retailers would be 'choking on our cornflakes' at the remarks, describing Labour's first two years in power as 'horrific' and 'pretty brutal'. assertive
🔮 The London Mayor insisted the PM must take the opportunity to strike agreements on food and drink standards and a youth 'free movement' scheme. assertive
🔮 King Charles III should apologise for slavery and 'the time has come' for a discussion about reparations, the Commonwealth secretary-general has claimed.
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey said Commonwealth countries want the monarch to issue an apology for the transatlantic slave trade and him doing so 'wouldn't hurt'.
She said: 'If you're asking my personal view [on reparations], I believe the time has come for that conversation. assertive
🔮 A Budget energy bailout that only targets the poorest benefits claimants could be a disaster like the winter fuel allowance, a former Cabinet minister suggested today. mixed
🔮 The PM said alcohol should not be 'top of the list' and people would need to keep a 'clear head' as he was challenged on the Housing Secretary's previous light-hearted approach to emergency warnings. assertive
🔮 John Healey is vowing to give the country 'breathing space' today as he delivers his first Budget - but will focus help on benefits claimants. assertive
🔮 John Healey is delivering his first Budget pledging 'breathing space' for hard-pressed families - but will focus help on benefits claimants. assertive
🔮 The move came after he triggered a storm by raising the prospect the UK could rejoin the bloc after the next election, and even restore the previous open borders rules.
However, in an interview after his Budget, John Healey risked undermining the call for 'discipline' on the issue. assertive
🔮 She warned that even those getting help - along with maintaining suspension of 5 per cent VAT on electricity costs - would face higher bills next year than they did during the last crisis in 2022. assertive
🔮 Letters exchanged with the PM's independent adviser on standards, Laurie Magnus, and released yesterday disclosed that Ms Reeves will available 'for clients to hire'. assertive
🔮 The PM has been warned his surprise concession is still 'lacking' as ministers were forced to play down fears the UK will end up paying reparations. assertive
🔮 And secondly, in the manifesto, we were clear that we would not increase the headline rate of income tax - which we haven't done - and we haven't increased VAT, and we haven't increased national insurance for employees.' assertive
🔮 The chaos began on Thursday when Mr Healey appeared to vow in a post-Budget BBC interview that costs would be cut before the next general election. assertive
🔮 Because if you just put a number on it, then we may have a shortage in a certain area, and then you're saying well we can't recruit people, it's got to be linked to whether the economy is assertive
🔮 The Tories condemned the cost of the diversion, accusing Mr Burnham - who was Manchester Mayor and still has his family home in the area - of hypocrisy. assertive
🔮 Almost 300,000 foreign care workers will be exempted from a crackdown which would have seen them waiting years longer to win permanent status in Britain. assertive
🔮 Asked whether she agreed with his assessment that the UK would have more control over migration if the UK rejoined the EU, she said losing access to EU-wide databases after Brexit had 'had a very significant impact on us and our ability to manage migration into this country'. assertive
🔮 Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has pledged that Britons will not pay a 'penny more' due to the Government's shift in approach.
But the comments, in an interview at the Commonwealth summit in Antigua, contrasted with the PM repeatedly refusing to give the same guarantee. assertive
🔮 And secondly, in the manifesto, we were clear that we would not increase the headline rate of income tax – which we haven't done – and we haven't increased VAT, and we haven't increased national insurance for employees. assertive
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