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Orbán falls: What Hungary’s election result means for Europe and the world

After 16 years, Orbán’s defeat sends shockwaves from Brussels to Moscow On Sunday Hungarian voters got rid of long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

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Politics Wolverhampton

Wolves vote battle begins

Full candidate list confirmed Voters in Wolverhampton will head to the polls on May 7 as all candidates standing in this year’s city.

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Politics Sandwell

Sandwell election battle lines

Full candidate lists confirmed Voters across Sandwell will head to the polls on May 7 after the official list of candidates standing in.

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Crime Culture Politics

West Midlands MP hails landmark law cracking down on street harassment

Jess Phillips says new legislation ends era of women being forced to manage their own victimisation A landmark law giving police stronger powers.

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Energy People Politics

West Midlands households to benefit from Chancellor’s cost of living package

Rachel Reeves sets out anti-profiteering measures, energy reforms and potential food tariff cuts West Midlands households facing rising food and energy costs are.

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People Politics

Moves to ban unsupervised sunbed sessions in crackdown on teen tanning 

National Cancer Plan proposes mandatory ID checks to prevent children as young as 14 from accessing tanning salons The government has announced plans.

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Hospitality sector Partnership Content Politics

‘Cut VAT to EU levels of 11% for UK hospitality businesses’

Nearly 2,700 hospitality sector businesses leasders urge tax reforms in letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves VAT rates for British pubs, restaurants, hotels and.

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People Politics Viewpoint World Affairs

‘I’ll leave the UK for £35,000’ – a reader’s offer to UK Govt

A WM News reader raises a few points with Messrs Starmer and Reeves In the wake of a new conflict in the Middle.

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Agriculture Business News Politics

Tariff-free British beef on American shelves in landmark trade boost 

Major deal that could be worth £70 million a year to UK farmers British beef, including meat produced by West Midlands farmers, has.

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Politics Wolverhampton

WM Mayor seeks closer working with Wolverhampton with new base

‘Collab Hub’ in Wolverhampton city centre is about ‘working shoulder to shoulder with our local councils,’ says Parker West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker.

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