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Is Britain about to 'boil over'?
Today's Big Question A message shared across far-right groups listed more than 30 potential targets for violence in the UK today
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Eluned Morgan: Wales' 'colourful' new first minister
In the Spotlight 'Steeped in politics' from an early age, vibrant politician has promised that 'grey suits are out'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Does the EDL still exist?
In the Spotlight Merseyside police identified the Islamophobic group as playing a key role in the disorder, which broke out in Southport before spreading to other towns and cities
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Can Labour get away with tax rises?
Today's Big Question The chancellor has said taxes will have to go up to fill a £22bn hole in public finances
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Social care: why won't politicians fix it?
Talking Point The chancellor has scrapped plans to cap social care costs as part of drive to plug £22bn 'black hole' in government finances
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The taxes Labour could raise to plug spending shortfalls
The Explainer Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned Labour inherited a 'black hole' spending gap from the Tories
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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How will Labour plug £20bn spending 'black hole'?
Today's Big Question Cuts to infrastructure projects and Whitehall spending are likely to be announced as part of chancellor's plans to save billions
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Banning emails after 5pm: what the UK can learn from Portugal's right to disconnect rule
The Explainer Labour plans to introduce new guidance giving employees the 'right to switch off'
By The Week Staff Published
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Will Keir Starmer scrap the two-child benefit cap?
Today's Big Question PM signals 'change in tone' as Labour rebels prepare to back amendment calling for immediate end to controversial 'social cleansing' policy
By The Week UK Published
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King's Speech: is Keir Starmer being too cautious?
Today's Big Question The Labour Party set out its plans for its first year in government
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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How could J.D. Vance impact the special relationship?
Today's Big Question Trump's hawkish pick for VP said UK is the first 'truly Islamist country' with a nuclear weapon
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Labour's first week in power
In the Spotlight The NHS, prisons and housing are at the top of a to-do list which risks crashing into 'wall of economic reality'
By The Week UK Published
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Can Starmer's plan solve the prisons crisis?
Today's Big Question Releasing inmates early is 'least worst option' to tackle overcrowding, but critics say it puts public at risk
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How conservative is Labour?
Today's big question Keir Starmer's party triumphed in the general election despite prioritising 'wealth creation and growth, not redistribution'
By Abby Wilson Published
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