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Final asylum seekers have now left the Bibby Stockholm

The Bibby Stockholm barge used for housing asylum seekers has officially ceased operations after 15 months, amid significant public and political opposition.

Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request

The refusal to fund 10,000 hospital beds during Covid has had lasting impacts on NHS treatment capacities.

China blocking UK plans in Beijing amid east London mega-embassy dispute

China is stalling the British embassy's reconstruction in Beijing until its own embassy plans in London are approved.
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Keir Starmer promises to revive UK as he dismisses silly' freebies stories

Keir Starmer's upcoming speech aims to communicate tough but necessary decisions for the UK's renewal and living standards improvement.

Minister defends winter fuel payment cut: No pensioner will be worse off this year'

No pensioner will be worse off this winter despite the winter fuel payment cut.

Labour has no choice' about cutting winter fuel payments, business secretary says UK politics live

The Labour party faces challenges as it votes to means-test winter fuel payments, emphasizing the necessity of difficult economic decisions for stability.

Keir Starmer promises to revive UK as he dismisses silly' freebies stories

Keir Starmer's upcoming speech aims to communicate tough but necessary decisions for the UK's renewal and living standards improvement.

Minister defends winter fuel payment cut: No pensioner will be worse off this year'

No pensioner will be worse off this winter despite the winter fuel payment cut.

Labour has no choice' about cutting winter fuel payments, business secretary says UK politics live

The Labour party faces challenges as it votes to means-test winter fuel payments, emphasizing the necessity of difficult economic decisions for stability.
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No one expected socialism, but unless wealth is challenged, what's the point of Labour? | Sharon Graham

Politics is ultimately a narrative shaped by public perception and storytelling rather than strict fiscal measures.

Expect more economic pain to come, warns senior UK cabinet minister

The government plans more economic restrictions amidst warnings of exacerbated cost of living issues.

MoJ refused to repay living costs to wrongly convicted partly to save money

Refusing refunds to wrongly convicted prisoners is largely a cost-saving measure, leading to widespread discontent and mental health issues for affected individuals.

Reeves signals she will give inflation-busting pay hikes for public sector workers

Rachel Reeves hints at inflation-busting pay rises for public sector workers, emphasizing the need to avoid industrial action by settling swiftly.
#pandemic-response

Fauci's Reappearance Is Awkward for Both Candidates

Fauci has become a political lightning rod, facing second-guessing like any other bureaucrat.

Error to open pubs not schools, Covid inquiry told

Opening pub gardens while schools remained closed termed 'terrible mistake'
Schools should be 'last to close and first to reopen' during emergencies

Fauci's Reappearance Is Awkward for Both Candidates

Fauci has become a political lightning rod, facing second-guessing like any other bureaucrat.

Error to open pubs not schools, Covid inquiry told

Opening pub gardens while schools remained closed termed 'terrible mistake'
Schools should be 'last to close and first to reopen' during emergencies
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#Boris Johnson

No 10 culture led to better decisions, Boris Johnson tells Covid inquiry

Boris Johnson admits government mistakes in handling COVID-19 but denies major errors.
Johnson defends chaotic and toxic culture in his top team as leading to better decisions.

Boris Johnson rejects suggestion UK had worse Covid death toll than others

Boris Johnson questioned whether the UK fared worse than average in handling the pandemic
Protesters interrupted Johnson's evidence to the pandemic inquiry

No 10 culture led to better decisions, Boris Johnson tells Covid inquiry

Boris Johnson admits government mistakes in handling COVID-19 but denies major errors.
Johnson defends chaotic and toxic culture in his top team as leading to better decisions.

Boris Johnson rejects suggestion UK had worse Covid death toll than others

Boris Johnson questioned whether the UK fared worse than average in handling the pandemic
Protesters interrupted Johnson's evidence to the pandemic inquiry
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