Chancellor Healey Faces £35 Billion Budget Gap for Spending Pledges
A leading think tank reports that the UK government requires billions in additional funds to fulfil its public spending commitments.
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Germany Indicts Ukrainian Man Serhii K. for 2022 Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage
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Reform UK Proposes Five-Year Asylum System Suspension, Mass Deportations
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Russian Ballistic Missiles Strike Kyiv Power Plant, Zelensky Cites Warning Failure
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Prime Minister Burnham, Ukraine's Zelensky Plan Downing Street Talks on Support
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Trump Replaces Kimberly Guilfoyle as US Ambassador to Greece Amid Corruption Allegations
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Argentina Initiates Falkland Islands Oil Exploration Legal Action Against United Kingdom
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Kirklees Council Remains Leaderless After Second Failed Election Attempt
Kirklees Council is without a leader until at least 15 July following a second failed attempt by councillors to elect one. Neither Reform UK group leader Sarah Wood nor Green Party head Andrew Cooper secured a majority, necessitating interim leadership by the council's chief executive.
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UK Chefs Demand 10% VAT Reduction for Hospitality Sector Amidst Business Struggles
Four prominent UK chefs and restaurant owners are advocating for a reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) to 10% for the hospitality sector, arguing current tax burdens make business unsustainable and threaten employment, particularly for young people. This proposal seeks to align UK VAT rates with those across Europe, offering a critical lifeline to an industry grappling with high operating costs and reduced consumer spending.
