Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has proposed eliminating National Insurance contributions to incentivise employment, suggesting a shift to corporate profit taxes. This move, he argues, would help offset the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the job market, particularly in service sectors.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, commencing tonight at midnight local time, as announced by US President Donald Trump. This development follows six weeks of intense fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed participation, but stated troops would maintain a 10km 'security zone'.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr faced intense scrutiny from US lawmakers regarding his handling of a significant measles outbreak and his controversial views on vaccinations. Democrats on the House Ways & Means Committee accused him of undermining public health and mismanaging the response to the disease, despite his attempts to pivot the discussion away from vaccine policy.
