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Breach in Labour armour: Reeves’ October budget did nothing to fix the foundations, says ALEX BRUMMER
By ALEX BRUMMER FOR THE DAILY MAIL Updated: 23:09 GMT, 9 January 2025 One can understand why the Chancellor was content to let her underwhelming […]
A Far-Right Government in Austria Would Be a Jolt, but Not Unexpected
The political party on the verge of leading Austria would take an already conservative country into a growing group of nations shifting to the far-right […]
As Elon Musk Embraces the Far Right, Some of Its Leaders Reject Him
When Laura Loomer, a far-right activist, regained control of her Twitter account in late 2022, she knew whom to praise for her reinstatement. “Thank you, […]
Mick Lynch announces retirement as head of RMT
PA Media Mick Lynch, head of the country’s largest railway union, has announced his retirement. The 63-year-old became general secretary of the National Union of […]
Trump Raises Using Military or Economic Force to Take Greenland and the Panama Canal
Follow the latest updates on President-elect Donald Trump. President-elect Donald J. Trump refused on Tuesday to rule out the use of military or economic coercion […]
M&S Christmas cheer hit by uncertain outlook for UK
Getty Images Marks & Spencer (M&S) has warned about uncertainty ahead for the UK economy, overshadowing a strong Christmas for the retailer. The company said […]
With Stakes High, Lebanese Lawmakers to Try Again to Choose a President
Lebanon’s deeply divided Parliament is set Thursday to try to elect a new president, potentially ending a yearslong political vacuum and ushering in a degree […]
Why are bond yields rising and how does it affect me?
Getty Images What’s happening in the bond markets? A bond is a bit like an IOU that can be traded in the financial markets. Governments […]
Belgium’s Food Agency Advises Against Eating Your Christmas Tree
Go ahead and recycle your Christmas tree. But please, the Belgian authorities say, don’t try to eat it. The country’s federal food agency delivered that […]