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Two-child limit removal could boost 2,000 large families by £21,884
More than 2,000 Universal Credit households with eight or more children are expected to receive an additional £21,884 a year after Labour removed the two-child benefit limit. The policy change allows eligible parents to claim the child element of Universal Credit for all their children, and is projected to increase annual benefit spending by around…
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Trump proposes AI force led by appointed technology czar
Donald Trump has proposed creating an “AI force” led by an appointed “AI czar”, while promising to support rather than restrict the technology industry. The announcement comes amid increasing calls from politicians and some technology figures for greater caution over AI’s development and deployment. Trump provided no timetable, structure or candidate for the initiative. He…
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Andy Burnham hails Danish prime minister for reaching Greenland deal with Donald Trump
Andy Burnham praised Denmark and the United States after they agreed a new arrangement to strengthen security in Greenland and the wider Arctic and North Atlantic. The deal follows months of Donald Trump’s threats to take control of Greenland by force, and is intended to reinforce regional defence while preventing hostile countries from establishing bases…
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Russia Wraps Up First Wartime Parliamentary Election With Kremlin Dominance All But Assured
Russia concluded its first wartime parliamentary election on Sunday, with the Kremlin’s dominance virtually assured amid suppressed opposition and international condemnation. The three-day vote, which took place whilst Ukrainian forces launched over 1,000 drone attacks on Russia, included voters in four illegally annexed Ukrainian regions and Crimea for the first time. The Kremlin designed the…
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Trump weighs military strikes on Iran as tensions escalate
President Trump has indicated he is actively considering military strikes against Iran, with his weekend trip to Camp David cut short amid escalating rhetoric from both the president and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Trump stated he is in “deciding mode” regarding potential action and questioned “if and when do I blow the entire nation up,”…
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Trump Resists AI Regulation While Profiting From AI Defense Contracts
President Trump has adopted a hardline opposition to artificial intelligence regulation, dismissing bipartisan safety concerns as a “hoax” and “scam.” His stance is significantly influenced by David Sacks, a billionaire
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Burnham set to meet Trump at UN as UK government signals focus on strong US ties
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to meet Donald Trump face-to-face at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The UK government is emphasising the importance of developing cooperation with the United Sta
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Merz faces mounting pressure as CDU risks state election losses
Friedrich Merz has vowed to remain German chancellor and pursue economic, tax and welfare reforms after projected state-election defeats intensified pressure on his leadership. The CDU fell below the 5% threshold in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and was expected to lose to Die Linke in Berlin, fuelling speculation about a possible mid-term replacement. The AfD was projected to…
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Moscow ablaze after Ukraine’s drone strike; Merz faces defeat; Burnham meets Trump
Fires sweep Moscow after Ukraine’s biggest reported drone strike on the Russian capital. German voters head to the polls on Sunday with surveys showing heavy losses for Merz, whilst PM Burnham prepares to meet Trump.
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Australian fuel surge pushes independent truckers towards collapse
Fuel prices across Australia have surged despite adequate supply, putting severe financial pressure on independent truck drivers and threatening the viability of the freight industry. Diesel reached an average of A$2.76 per litre and petrol A$2.34, prompting some operators to stop driving because current freight rates no longer cover their costs. Drivers say fuel prices…