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Nigel Farage promises tax cut for Army, Navy and RAF reservists under Reform UK government to boost Britain’s Armed Forces
Nigel Farage said a Reform UK government would make reservists’ service pay tax-free, aiming to encourage recruitment into the Army, Royal Navy and RAF. He said the Armed Forces have a recruitment problem and that the contribution of part-time reservists is under-recognised. Most reservists serve evenings and weekends, with many roles requiring 27 days a…
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Scottish and Welsh ministers press UK to scrap benefit limits
Scottish and Welsh ministers have urged the UK Government to scrap the benefits cap and bedroom tax in its forthcoming Budget, and to devolve more welfare powers. Their appeal has drawn criticism from opposition politicians, who say expanding benefits would add pressure to public finances and make it harder to prioritise employment. The UK welfare…
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Democrats lead Republicans by eight points in poll ahead of midterms
A new poll suggests Democrats have an eight-point lead over Republicans in the congressional vote ahead of the midterm election, as voters express broad dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump. Only 33 per cent approve of his performance, while 66 per cent disapprove, and 58 per cent of registered voters prefer Democrats to control Congress as…
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NatWest orders 13,000 staff back to their desks two days a week
NatWest will require all its nearly 40,000 UK employees to work in the office at least two days a week from February 2027, ending a remote-first arrangement for some staff. The change has angered Unite, which says it could raise costs and disrupt flexible arrangements for workers with caring responsibilities or disabilities. About 13,000 employees…
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Cornell Jane Doe drops case against man she misidentified as fraternity president at time alleged gang-rape took place
A Cornell student identified as Jane Doe has dropped her civil case against Orazio Petito, whom she mistakenly named as the Chi Phi chapter president when she alleged she was sexually assaulted by fraternity members in October 2024. Petito was not accused of assault; his lawyer said the case was dismissed because Petito did not…
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Trump says he’s led America to new Christian era and claims he knows ‘more than anybody’ about faith at Kansas rally
Donald Trump told a rally in Park City, Kansas, that he knows “more than anybody” about Christianity and said he would lead the country into a new era of faith. His appearance backed Republican Senator Roger Marshall in a closely contested race, highlighting Republican concern that Kansas could become competitive after decades as a GOP…
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Latin Music’s Independent Revolution | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026
Virgin Music Group executives Nat Pastor and Víctor González are set to discuss how independent labels and artists have helped drive Latin music’s global growth. The conversation will examine the role of independent music entrepreneurs in the genre’s international success. Billboard Latin Music Week runs from 19 to 22 October 2026 at Faena Forum in…
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Oil-rich Canadian province of Alberta votes to remain part of the country… but demands immigration is slashed and voter ID laws are tightened
Alberta has voted overwhelmingly to remain part of Canada, rejecting a first step towards a possible independence referendum. The result shows that most voters favour unity, while also highlighting the province’s continuing disagreements with the federal government over immigration, energy and provincial powers. About 76 per cent voted to stay in Canada. In the same…
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Ministers reject lower private parking cap despite potential £1.6bn driver savings
Ministers have been accused of favouring private parking firms after rejecting proposals that could have cut parking penalties and saved drivers up to £1.6 billion. The Government announced new rules intended to curb rogue operators, but critics say the headline £100 maximum charge leaves the existing cap unchanged. An impact assessment said an £80 cap…
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Tories demand Government supports new laws to ban polygamous marriages from the welfare system so taxpayers are no longer ‘bundling cash to men with multiple wives’
Conservatives have urged the Government to back a Bill that would stop certain overseas polygamous marriages being recognised when calculating welfare benefits. Richard Holden, who introduced the Private Member’s Bill in the Commons, says it would close a loophole and also clarify that overseas marriages between close relatives should not qualify for welfare purposes. UK…