Is Germany paving the way for conscription to bolster its armed forces?
Germany’s coalition government have taken steps to increase the volume of its armed services by finalising a “voluntary now, compulsory later” military service.
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Doing less and doing it better
Time to end the cult of busyness For years, ambition was measured by volume. The more we did, the more valuable we believed.
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History warns Labour: Break your manifesto promise and voters will not forgive you
A warning from history There is an unwritten rule in politics that every generation seems determined to test: never, ever break a tax.
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Trump says he’s suing the BBC – but is that even possible?
With threats of a $1bn lawsuit, we assess whether a POTUS can do this … Spoiler: Looks like he can It is common.
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When the briefing becomes the story, and the story becomes a crisis
A lobbyist’s take on Labour’s self-inflicted storm From a lobbyist’s point of view, what unfolded around Sir Keir Starmer and Wes Streeting this.
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BBC faces $1bn Trump lawsuit amid Panorama scandal and leadership exodus
Britain’s national broadcaster in turmoil as Trump demands public contrition over misleading Jan 6th Capitol speech video edit In a week that has.
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Treasury’s £2bn pension grab will haunt future generations
A short-term fix for a long-term crisis There are moments in politics when you can almost hear the collective groan of a weary.
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Remembering together amid division
In a divided nation, remembrance still unites us Looking around our communities this Remembrance Day, and over the weekend just gone, it is.
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Should Georgia replace Wales in Six Nations?
Time to step aside: Why Wales should withdraw from the Six Nations … for now Wales’ latest defeat, a record 28-52 loss at.
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Tax hikes not the answer
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has some tough decisions to make ahead of the next budget. Yet talk of tax increases on businesses and working.