Politics

Finance Politics

UK economy contracts again

Second monthly fall heightens pressure on Labour The UK economy shrank by 0.1% in May, marking the second consecutive monthly decline in growth.

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Defence Politics

UK and France nukes

For the first time, the UK and France are set to coordinate their nuclear arsenals in a move to bolster European defence without.

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Politics Viewpoint

Labour’s union bonds shattered

For decades, trade unions have been the lifeblood of the Labour Party – its moral compass, its financial engine and its grassroots muscle. .

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Politics Video Viewpoint World Affairs

Trump’s first six months

Six months into Donald Trump’s second term as US President and his America First policies have sent shockwaves through global trade, including hitting.

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Politics

Berry defects to Reform

A dramatic break after 30 years Sir Jake Berry, the former Conservative Party chairman and long-serving former MP for Rossendale and Darwen, has.

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Politics Viewpoint

Kumar reflects on landmark year

Dudley’s MP Sonia Kumar has marked her first anniversary in Parliament with a look back on a busy and barrier-breaking year.  Elected in.

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Politics Viewpoint

NHS faces chaos

Resident doctors (formally known as junior doctors) in the West Midlands are gearing up for a five-day strike from July 25 to 30,.

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Culture Politics

Triple lock reform looming

West Midlands pensioners brace for shift The government’s flagship state pension policy – the triple lock – is under renewed scrutiny following a.

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Politics

Streeting slams doctor strikes

Government refuses further pay talks as public support wanes Health Secretary Wes Streeting has condemned fresh strike plans by resident doctors. He insists.

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Politics

Reform vetting reset

New strategy for local candidates Reform UK has overhauled its candidate vetting process just as attention turns to pivotal local elections across the.

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