PM warns against ‘snake oil charm of populism’ as Labour’s agenda will take time
The Prime Minister has spoken of wanting to turn the page on years of political rancour with his new administration.
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Planning reform Bill to ‘get Britain building’ unveiled in King’s Speech
Planning reforms were set out in the King’s Speech to help Labour meet targets to develop the country’s infrastructure and build 1.5 million homes.
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Why has inflation stayed the same and what is the ‘Taylor Swift effect’?
Some economists have suggested that the ‘Taylor Swift effect’ prompted hotels and restaurants to raise their prices by more than usual in June.
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New Border Security Bill announced in bid to tackle migrant Channel crossings
The proposed new law would ensure ‘secure and stronger borders and a properly controlled and managed asylum system’, the new Government said.
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Watson vows to keep going in ‘rollercoaster’ sport
It was close to 10pm on the first Thursday of the Wimbledon Championships. In the main interview room at the All England Club, the soon to be retired Andy Murray was giving his farewell press conference at a Grand Slam tennis event having just lost in the first round of the men’s doubles with his brother Jamie.
Sport|Jul 17
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King’s Speech at a glance: Which Bills were announced by the Government?
Labour’s legislative programme is focused on improving living standards by driving economic growth.
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Bills to overhaul rail and bus services in King’s Speech
Effectively renationalising all train operations was a long-standing pledge for Labour while the party was in opposition.
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Labour powers ahead with plans to turn UK into ‘clean energy superpower’
The King’s Speech included Bills to accelerate the deployment of renewables.
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Huge changes to employment rights unveiled
An Employment Rights Bill will ban ‘exploitative’ zero-hour contracts and end policies of fire and re-hire.
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King’s Speech sets out plan to ‘get Britain building’
The King set out Sir Keir Starmer’s plans for Government with a focus on measures to boost the economy.
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Project that brings pets to visit patients gets National Lottery boost
Pets As Therapy is one of 115 groups benefiting from the latest round of National Lottery Community Fund grants.
Viral News|Jul 17
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McFadden: Planning reform could be controversial, but we must ‘get things built’
Pat McFadden defended the new Government’s plans to ramp up building homes and infrastructure.
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UK inflation stays at 2% despite surge in hotel prices
The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation remained unchanged at 2% in June, the Office for National Statistics said.
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Flynn ‘hopes and expects’ some Labour MPs will back amendment on benefit cap
He said he has been sounding out MPs across the Commons to determine their position on the SNP amendment.
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Government urges Bangladesh’s universities to close after six die in protests
The demonstrations followed an outcry over the allocation of government jobs.
World News|Jul 17
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