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PETER HITCHENS: Critics warn Andy Burnham will take us back to the 70s. But with low crime and plenty of jobs, many of us would welcome it
In this opinion column, Peter Hitchens responds to critics who warn that Andy Burnham, newly installed as Prime Minister, risks dragging Britain back to the economic and social conditions of the 1970s. Hitchens argues that such comparisons are not the damning indictment his critics intend, suggesting that many Britons might actually welcome aspects of that…
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UK employers cut job vacancies as Burnham aims to lift living standards
UK employers reduced the number of job vacancies in the three months to May, according to official figures, as the labour market showed further signs of strain amid global instability including conflict in the Middle East. Unemployment held steady at 4.9%, unchanged from April, underscoring the difficult economic backdrop facing new prime minister Andy Burnham…
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Nine to axe 30 jobs at the Age and SMH due to ‘extreme’ AI disruption
Australia’s largest locally owned media company, Nine Entertainment, is cutting around 30 newsroom jobs at the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age, blaming what it called an “extreme state of disruption” caused by artificial intelligence. Publishing managing director Tory Maguire told staff on Tuesday the cuts, a mix of voluntary and targeted redundancies, were not…
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Arca to release surprise album XXXXX in July
Arca has announced her first full-length album in nearly five years, titled XXXXX, following her 2021 record kiCK iiiii. In the interim she released standalone singles such as “Puta,” “Sola” and “Chama,” alongside production and remix work, including a contribution to Madonna’s Confessions II, making this a notable return to a complete album format for…
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Andy Burnham says cost of living plan starts tomorrow in first speech as UK PM – video
Andy Burnham has delivered his first speech as UK prime minister after accepting the King’s invitation to form a government, pledging to tackle the cost of living crisis and outlining plans for a 10-year strategy for Britain. He said he wanted to give people “breathing space” quickly, with further details to be announced the following…
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Regional divide emerges as Andy Burnham’s leadership faces early scrutiny
Andy Burnham’s premiership faced early scrutiny and pressure in the period following his rise to power, with critics questioning the legitimacy of his ascent and the direction of his policy agenda. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch publicly called on the new administration to cut welfare spending, rule out further tax rises and speed up domestic oil…
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Why Middle East hostilities could spell trouble at home for Andy Burnham
The article argues that escalating hostilities in the Middle East could create political difficulties for Andy Burnham in Greater Manchester. It suggests that international events may affect local politics by heightening tensions and placing pressure on political leaders’ responses. The supplied text does not include the article’s body, so it provides no supporting evidence, specific…
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Dr Oz reveals the healthy retirement habit that could make America $1 trillion richer
Dr Mehmet Oz, the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) administrator, has said that improving Americans’ health could add as much as $1 trillion to the country’s GDP. Speaking to Fox News Digital at the Great American State Fair in Washington, DC, Oz argued that cutting healthcare costs while helping people remain active…
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‘Let’s brew it in the United States’: Teamsters target Modelo and Corona in push for Mexican beer tariffs
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, one of America’s largest labour unions, has urged President Donald Trump to impose steep tariffs on Mexican beer imports, singling out popular brands such as Modelo and Corona. Teamsters president Sean O’Brien argues that these beers, and other imported goods, should instead be brewed domestically, framing the move as a…
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I worry less about screens than about the challenges today’s teens never face
An opinion piece for Fox News argues that concern over teenagers’ screen time is overblown compared with a bigger issue: the decline of formative experiences such as summer jobs. The author highlights that the share of 16-19-year-olds holding summer jobs has fallen to near the lowest levels recorded since tracking began after the Second World…