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Swinney sparks confusion over Mossmorran jobs comment

The SNP leader said: “Yes, I am happy to confirm that, that agreement that was reached with Unite was announced by me a few...

Net migration falls to lowest annual figure since 2021, new estimates suggest

Latest figures show the number dropped to 204,000 in the year to June 2025, down 69% year-on-year from 649,000. Source link

Rachel Reeves rules out independence vote even if SNP wins Holyrood majority

Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison said the Chancellor had shown an ‘astonishing level of arrogance’ with the comment. Source link

Food price hike fears mount after supermarkets hit with property tax rise

The Government will introduce a new business rates ‘surtax’ on larger commercial properties worth £500,000 or more. Source link

Farage should apologise after ‘unconvincing’ response to racism claims – Starmer

The Reform UK leader has faced backlash after allegations emerged that he engaged in alleged incidents of deeply offensive behaviour as a teenager. Source...

Budget does not go far enough in public service investment – Stormont minister

Stormont Finance Minister John O’Dowd said Rachel Reeves’ spending plan ‘strengthened the need’ for fiscal devolution in Northern Ireland. Source link

Budget ‘papers over cracks’, say economists as UK growth forecasts downgraded

The Office for Budget Responsibility also pointed to a worsening short-term picture for inflation and unemployment. Source link

Budget ‘missed opportunity’ to tackle rising cost of living – O’Neill

Northern Ireland’s First Minister said instead of ‘real action’ to bring down bills, many will now face higher tax bills in the year...

FM pledges more cash for tackling poverty after Reeves scraps two-child cap

Speaking to the PA news agency during a visit to Dublin, the SNP leader added: “I’ve made clear is that, were this to...

‘Sucker punch’ for savers as annual cash Isa limit to be cut to £12,000

Tom Selby, director of public policy at AJ Bell, said: “There is scant evidence the proposal to cut the cash Isa allowance from...

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Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reveals new William Saliba and Gabriel injury updates after Chelsea draw

Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie started at Stamford Bridge with both first-choice Gunners centre-backs sidelined Source link

Agency workers covering for Birmingham bin strikers to join picket lines

Unite said the number of agency workers who will join the strike action is ‘growing daily’. #Agency #workers #covering #Birmingham #bin #strikers #join #picket #lines

Paul Doyle changed Liverpool parade crash plea at last minute ‘for two reasons’, says expert

Paul Doyle surprised the court last week when he pleaded guilty to all 31 charges he faced over the crash which injured 134 people...

Five steps to protect your pension after Rachel Reeves’ salary sacrifice tax raid in the Budget

Protecting your pension wealth has scarcely been more important following Rachel Reeves' latest tax-grabbing Budget. The Chancellor's decision to impose national insurance contributions on workplace...
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