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Burnham pledges more cost of living support as chancellor says public being ‘taken for a ride’ on food and petrol prices
Andy Burnham has pledged further cost-of-living support two weeks into his premiership, while his chancellor John Healey warned businesses against “taking the public for a ride” on food and petrol prices amid pressure from the war in Iran. The intervention follows Burnham’s opening measures in Downing Street, including cutting VAT on energy bills and reducing…
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Gunman kills three at Idaho In-N-Out Burger before dying
A gunman opened fire at a newly opened In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday afternoon, killing three people and injuring seven others before he himself died. The attack, which took place in a busy shopping plaza roughly 130 miles south-east of Boise, sent crowds fleeing in panic and has been described by…
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Another poll shows a Burnham bounce with Labour leapfrogging Reform – as ministers try to play down snap election rumours
A new opinion poll has shown Labour overtaking Reform UK, in what has been dubbed a “Burnham bounce” linked to Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. The finding comes amid persistent speculation about a possible snap general election, which government ministers have been at pains to play down, while also fuelling questions about Burnham’s political ambitions…
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Newborn deaths are surging in the world’s most vulnerable communities as aid cuts hit
Mothers across sub-Saharan Africa face a perfect storm of conflict, displacement and global aid cuts that are leaving them without the help they need in the most dangerous countries to give birth. Liz Cookman and Nick Ferris report
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‘The language of Pokémon is universal’: why fans are still catching ‘em all after 30 years
Pokémon Go marked its 10th anniversary with a fan pop-up event in Shoreditch, east London, drawing hundreds of devotees to celebrate the augmented reality smartphone game that has taken millions of players out into the real world to catch virtual creatures. The gathering, held on a Saturday, highlighted how the franchise has built a devoted,…
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Gianni Infantino could face leadership challenge as Fifa Council members rebel
Gianni Infantino is facing a rebellion within Fifa’s Council, with members attempting to force an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) that could escalate into a full leadership challenge against the Fifa president. The Guardian reports that moves to trigger an EGM were already under way before Infantino’s abortive plan to sell stakes in the World Cup…
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Louisiana becomes latest state to launch Fauci investigation following explosive Senate hearing
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has announced that her office will investigate Dr Anthony Fauci, the former director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, becoming the latest state to launch such a probe. The move follows a heated Senate hearing at which Fauci repeatedly declined to answer questions, prompting renewed scrutiny…
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Burnham says Britain needs a written constitution after devolution push
Andy Burnham has said Britain may need a written constitution, arguing that his push for greater devolution across England would fundamentally reshape how the country is governed. The Independent article, though somewhat unusually worded, presents comments from Burnham (referred to in places as Prime Minister, which appears to be an error given his known role…
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From occupied Crimea to Oxfordshire: the Kremlin links to new £600m UK theme park
The Guardian has found new evidence that Puy du Fou, the French theme park company seeking planning approval for a £600m site in Oxfordshire, maintained a partnership with sanctioned pro-Kremlin oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev far longer than it has previously admitted. Documents show the collaboration on Russian theme park projects, including one in annexed Crimea, continued…
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UK’s state investments agency hit by data breach
UK Government Investments (UKGI), the body that manages the state’s stakes in companies such as Channel 4, the Post Office, Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds, has been told to tighten its internal security after a data breach left sensitive information publicly accessible for nearly two days. The lapse, disclosed in the agency’s annual report,…