UK set to perform the worst of any G7 country this year, IMF predicts
Among the factors affecting the UK’s economic performance are high gas prices, rising interest rates and a sluggish trade performance.
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Andy Burnham slams culture wars ahead of general election
“I want to make an Easter appeal to the many decent people in all of our main parties: please pull the next election campaign back from the brink.”
BBC chairman’s charity being examined over donations to right-wing political groups
‘The Sharp Foundation’s recipient, the IPR, has given money to the News-Watch site, which produces content almost exclusively critical of the BBC’.
Labour focuses on Rishi Sunak’s failings over cost of living and wife’s tax loophole in campaign blitz
The Tories have raised taxes 24 times since 2019, leaving the British people facing the highest tax burden in 70 years.
Brexit disaster: Predicted 0.08% boost from UK-Asia trade deal could be overestimate
“No wonder they feel the need to present figures in the most favourable way they can find.”
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Labour opens up massive poll lead over Tories in London
The Labour Party made significant gains in the capital in the local elections last year.
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More than a million children growing up in poverty under two-child benefits limit
“I am currently on maternity leave and can’t afford to stay at home for the full 39 weeks due to not receiving any extra help from tax credits as this is my 3rd child.”
MUST WATCH: Tory MP filmed offering to lobby for gambling industry investors for up to £4,000 a month
The MP said he could table parliamentary questions, leak a confidential policy paper and lobby ministers on behalf of gambling investors for up to £4,000 a month.