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UK military ‘eyes innovative electric flying taxi’ as 2029 launch planned
British flying taxi startup Vertical Aerospace has revealed the UK government has expressed interest in buying a military version of its aircraft, alongside a fresh £10m government grant that brings total state funding for the project to £48m. The announcement, made at the Farnborough international airshow, matters because it signals a potential new revenue stream…
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Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog review – time-travel fun for plucky hybrid critters
The Guardian reviews Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog, the follow-up to Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness, describing it as wholesome, family-oriented animation that leans towards younger viewers through simple character design and gentle humour, despite a plot the reviewer finds surprisingly convoluted. Though it lacks its predecessor’s striking title, the roughly 90-minute…
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STEPHEN DAISLEY: Louise Haigh, the convicted fraudster who’s now Burnham’s Enforcer. And beware, her hair may no longer be deep red, but her politics still are…
Andy Burnham, the new Labour Prime Minister, has appointed Louise Haigh as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, giving her control of the Cabinet Office in a role columnist Stephen Daisley dubs “The Enforcer”. The appointment reflects Haigh’s close political alliance with Burnham, whom she has known for a decade, and her key role in…
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Burnham announces plans to cut VAT on electricity bills as first cost-of-living move
Andy Burnham has unveiled his first cost-of-living measure as prime minister, announcing that VAT will be removed from domestic electricity bills from 1 October. The tax cut, one of his first acts in office, is intended to give struggling households “breathing space” and follows his pledge on entering Downing Street to tackle the cost of…
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Lindsey Graham’s sister reveals heartbreaking moment she learned of senator’s death and what she plans to do differently in his place
Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline, has spoken publicly about the moment she learned of the US senator’s death, describing it as a devastating and unexpected shock. She has also outlined how she intends to carry forward his legacy, indicating she plans to take on a leadership role in his place while approaching some aspects differently from…
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Burnham becomes prime minister as Starmer resigns, Trump pledges support
No article URL or text was provided, so the claims in the title cannot be verified or summarised reliably. The headline describes a major political development involving Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer and Donald Trump, but without the article’s contents it would be inappropriate to infer what happened or why. Please provide the article URL or…
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Wealth tax on UK’s super-rich could raise £10bn a year, Andy Burnham told
Andy Burnham has been urged by academics to introduce a wealth tax on Britain’s super-rich households as part of his plans to make the tax system fairer and fund better public services. A study by economists Gabriel Zucman and Ben Tippet suggests a 2% minimum charge on households worth more than £100m could raise £10bn…
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Nicaragua’s Ortega says country will ‘never again’ hold elections, shutting out opposition
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has declared that the country will “never again” hold elections, formally shutting the door on any electoral route for the opposition to challenge his government. The announcement further entrenches one-party rule under Ortega, who has governed alongside his wife and co-president Rosario Murillo since returning to power in 2007, and marks…
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Roads campaign pays off as Sheffield street set for repaving
A campaign over the condition of a Sheffield street has resulted in plans for it to be repaved. The decision matters because it indicates that residents’ concerns about local road maintenance have led to action. The available article text does not provide the street name, timetable, cost or details of the campaign. It only confirms…