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Rachel Reeves outlines five “serious errors” in the Tory manifesto

Higher Ed
At a press conference, Ms Reeves said her party had analysed its opposition’s costings and found five “serious errors” which she is concerned about.
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Press Association

Mel Stride launches national campaign to build the British workforce

Higher Ed
Mel Stride has launched a national campaign to build the British workforce in a speech at a Jobcentre in south London.
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Press Association

Rishi Sunak hosts PM Connect event in Oxfordshire

Higher Ed
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks at the latest PM Connect event during a visit to Siemens Healthineers in Oxfordshire.<br/>
Sunak has insisted that “things are starting to feel better” and that confidence in the economy is growing.
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Press Association

Sunak visits Palace for Life organisation in south London

Higher Ed
Rishi Sunak speaks with volunteers during a visit to Palace for Life, a non-profit organisation in south London.
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Press Association

Rishi Sunak speaks to DHL staff at distribution centre - full speech

Higher Ed
Rishi Sunak rejected the idea of accepting the return of asylum seekers from Ireland amid concerns the UK Government’s Rwanda policy was driving the flow of migrants across the border with the republic.



The Prime Minister...
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Press Association

PM says welfare reforms not about cost cutting as ‘hostile rhetoric’ criticised

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Rishi Sunak has told of the “moral mission” to reform welfare as he announced major changes to the system in the face of criticism of his “hostile rhetoric” and accusations that the proposals are a “full-on assault on disabled...
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Press Association

Rishi Sunak's full speech on welfare reform

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak giving his speech in central London on welfare reform, where he called for an end to the "sick note culture" and warned against "over-medicalising the everyday challenges and worries of life".

He also...
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Press Association

Rishi Sunak and Mel Stride cut keys during visit to Timpson

Higher Ed
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride visit a branch of Timpson following his announcement on welfare reform.



During the visit the Prime Minister and Secretary of State cut keys...
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Press Association

PM says welfare reforms not about cost-cutting as ‘hostile rhetoric’ criticised

Higher Ed
Rishi Sunak has told of the “moral mission” to reform welfare as he announced major changes to the system in the face of criticism of his “hostile rhetoric” and accusations that the proposals are a “full-on assault on disabled...
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Press Association

Yvette Cooper renews calls for Government to publish legal advice on Israel’s military action in Gaza

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Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper has renewed Labour’s calls for the Government to publish its legal advice on Israel’s military action in Gaza, saying there were “real, deep, serious concerns” about the war. Cooper was on a visit to...
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Press Association

Politics daily briefing: January 7

Higher Ed
All the latest political developments as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hints tax cuts will be paid for through ‘difficult decisions’ on welfare. The Prime Minister said pre-election giveaways will be affordable by controlling public spending.
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Press Association

Disability activists ‘in tears’ over proposals to change welfare payments

Higher Ed
Dozens of disability activists have staged a protest outside Leinster House in Dublin in rejection of proposed welfare payment reform.



The rally was organised against non-finalised proposals in a green paper which include a...
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Press Association

What is expected in the Autumn Statement?

Higher Ed
A look at what is expected in the Autumn Statement. The Chancellor will give his Autumn statement on Wednesday, and is expected to cut taxes and change welfare rules.
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Press Association

Truss-backed economists call for cut in minimum wage

Higher Ed
A group of economists backed by former prime minister Liz Truss says the minimum wage should be frozen and then cut to make the labour market more competitive.



The Growth Commission has argued that plans to increase the...
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Press Association

Justin Welby leads multi-faith statement at Lambeth Palace

Higher Ed
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, Sheikh Ibrahim Mogra and Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, make a statement at Lambeth Palace in London, urging peace between faith communities in the UK, following the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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Press Association

Multi-faith press conference condemns anti-semitism in the wake of Israel-Gaza conflict

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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, Sheikh Ibrahim Mogra and Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, make a statement at Lambeth Palace in London, urging peace between faith communities in the UK, following the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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Press Association

Garda Representative Association hold briefing on dispute with Commissioner Drew Harris - Full

Higher Ed
The Garda Representative Association (GRA) has said it does not see a way forward in its dispute with Commissioner Drew Harris.



The deterioration in relations comes after almost 99% of gardai who voted in a ballot organised by...
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Press Association

Emily Thornberry says reshuffle is 'moving the deckchairs' on Government's 'sinking ship'

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Shadow attorney general Emily Thornberry said the reshuffle is just “moving the deckchairs” and the Government is still a “sinking ship”, after Grant Shapps was appointed Defence Secretary.
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Emily Thornberry says reshuffle is just 'moving the deckchairs' on Government 'sinking ship'

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Shadow attorney general Emily Thornberry said the reshuffle is just “moving the deckchairs” and the Government is still a “sinking ship” as Grant Shapps has been appointed Defence Secretary.
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Bloomberg

Food Aid Next Fight in Congress

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Even though Congress is out of session, lawmakers are trading jabs this week about reauthorizing the Farm Bill. Tyler Kendall tells us what's at stake for millions of food stamp recipients who could be potentially impacted. She speaks...
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AFP News Agency

CLEAN : Climate change indicators hit record highs in 2021: UN WMO

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Four key climate change indicators all set new record highs in 2021, the United Nations says, warning that the global energy system was driving humanity towards catastrophe (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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Bloomberg

Adam Tooze on Income Inequality's Global Impact

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Apr.08 -- Adam Tooze, Columbia University Director of the European Institute and author of "Crashes: How A Decade of Financial Crises Changed the World" discusses income inequality's global impact. He speaks with Vonnie Quinn on...
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Curated Video

New 'Public Charge' Rule Could 'Profoundly' Change Legal Immigration

Higher Ed
The U.S. will start denying green cards to those deemed likely to need welfare. It will mostly affect people from Mexico and Central America.
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Curated Video

Supreme Court Allows Trump's Immigration 'Public Charge' Rule

Higher Ed
The rule to deny green cards to those who may need welfare could affect people from Mexico and Central America more than people from Europe or Canada.