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B3191: Politicians vow to fight for new road to Watchet: EDITORIAL NOTE: Accompanying footage for this story can be sent via WeTransfer, please email: daniel ...
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Top G20 Ministers Back 2% Wealth Tax for Global Billionaires | Common Dreams: "It is time that the international community gets serious about tackling ...
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Water park with pool and beach are envisioned for Schuylkill riverfront near 30th Street Station
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Decision looms on 139 new homes in Somerset coastal town: Revised plans have been put forward
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Elective surgery wait times almost double in 20 years as patients wait longer in emergency
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Argentina's Milei faces biggest protest yet as students march over budget cuts: Hundreds of thousands of Argentines took to the streets of Buenos Aires on ...
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America’s debt problem is storing up trouble for the rest of the world: The high and rising level of US government debt risks driving up borrowing costs around ...
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Quick Glance: IMF Warns of Fiscal Deficits in US and China
- The IMF has warned the US that its massive fiscal deficits have stoked inflation and pose “significant risks” for the global economy.
- Concerns were also raised about Chinese government debt, with the country projected to have a deficit of 7.6 per cent in 2025, more than double the average for other emerging markets.
- In addition to the US and China, the fund named two more countries that “critically need to take policy action to address fundamental imbalances between spending and revenues”.
- The IMF noted that “large and sudden increases” in US borrowing costs typically lead to surges in government bond yields globally and exchange rate turbulence in emerging markets and developing economies.
Multi-million funding to ignite growth for UK games studios: The UK Games Fund (UKGF) has allocated over £3 million in government funding to support ...
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TSMC will get $6.6 billion in CHIPS Act funding for its first major U.S. chipmaking hub
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Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Deal Strengthens US Semiconductor Production and National Security
- The world's largest chipmaker is planning cutting-edge facilities in Arizona with substantial subsidies.
- From 2028, TSMC will produce its most advanced products in Arizona to boost US semiconductor production.
- The $65 billion investment in the US drives 2nm chip production and enhances national security.
- This move supports the goal of relocating 20% of global advanced semiconductor manufacturing onshore by 2030.
U.S. gives Samsung $6.4 billion to build new chip factories in Texas: The subsidy is the latest wave of funding in the Biden administration’s ongoing efforts to ...
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'Time-critical' race against tide as person trapped in mud: A huge emergency response was called out for the urgent rescue of a person stranded in mud ...
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Jeremy Paxman: Parkinson's 'makes you wish you hadn't been born': The former University Challenge presenter delivers a list of recommendations to Downing Street.
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‘Very atypical’: Why is Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez thinking about quitting?: As Spain waits to learn if the Socialist premier will resign, analysts say his ...
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
Applied Materials may postpone or cancel $4 bln California R&D facility, SF Chronicle reports
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Taunton woman’s trauma at finding murder suspect in her caravan: A woman has been left traumatised after finding the decaying body of a sex offender wanted for ...
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Speaker Johnson warns that effort to oust him ‘would be chaos in the House’: Speaker Mike Johnson warned on Wednesday that an effort to oust him from his ...
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Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
Lay offs, funds cuts loom in secondary schools changes: With the anticipated decline in secondary school population, education stakeholders warn schools with ...
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Labor hits back at critics by adding tax breaks to industry aid: Jim Chalmers backed the case for tax concessions in a new signal about the scale of the budget ...
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Why are British farmers pleading for a universal basic income?: Brexit spelled the end of EU subsidies, leaving farmers with ‘raw deal’ from the UK government.
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Greene lays out list of grievances against Speaker Johnson amid ouster threat: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is heaping a fresh set of criticism on Speaker ...
thehill.com/homenews/4581878-marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-johnson-letter/
Why London's Muslim mayor needs the same security as the king: London Mayor Sadiq Khan talks to NPR about being a Muslim politician in Britain — and his fears ...
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Special pod high above quay will help guests unleash their creativity: Immerse yourself in the rich culture and heritage of West Somerset at East Quay’s Pod 5 ...
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Dipjol advocates for discontinuing government funding for films: Renowned actor Monwar Hossain Dipjol has voiced support for discontinuing government funding for ...
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Former congressional budget leaders slam ‘absolutely broke’ budget process: Several former leaders of the House and Senate Budget committees criticized the ...
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The makers of NZ’s most popular shows talk about what’s going wrong with TV: What do those in charge of our biggest production companies think about the looming ...
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A skeptical Springfield awaits after Chicago Bears pitch stadium plan backed by mayor
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Quick Glance: Chicago Bears' Historic Home Games: Wrigley to Soldier Field
- The Chicago Bears' history began in 1920 in Decatur when the Staley Starch Company decided to sponsor a football team.
- The team primarily played at Wrigley Field and then Soldier Field, with occasional games at other venues.
- From the early decades at Wrigley Field to the move to Soldier Field in 1971, significant victories and championships marked the team's journey.
- Spanning different venues like Staley Field, Mills Stadium, and Memorial Stadium, the Bears have created a rich history in Chicago.
Prosecutor wants case against Spanish PM's wife dismissed: Madrid's prosecuting authority has requested the dismissal of a corruption case against ...
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Documents reveal Ottawa’s efforts to get Loblaw, Walmart on board with grocery code
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Key questions answered about important new East Midlands Mayor job: From the powers the new mayor will have to how much money it will cost taxpayers - several ...
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Inside the plan that could rein in vice chancellor salaries and overhaul uni boards
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Can Hong Kong cultivate its agriculture, fisheries sectors? Experts say more policy support needed to tend to neglected farming scene
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Wilding pine work 'will go backwards' with reduced funding: Land cleared of the pest plants is now "prime for re-infestation".
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Hastings MP calls for education trust to return 'millions diverted away from our students into coffers in Brighton'
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Taxpayers’ Union attacks KiwiSaaS group that includes big tech names; they stand their ground
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EVERY young person who needs housing help is assessed - York council: EVERY young person who needs housing help is assessed - York council
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Pressure grows for NSW royal commission into domestic violence: There is a growing chorus of voices for a royal commission into domestic violence in NSW ...
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Social care services at risk from increase to defence spending: Rishi Sunak has insisted he will not scrap plans for tax cuts and that health and education ...
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Plans to improve the traffic signals in Hereford city centre: Herefordshire Council announce plans to upgrade traffic signals in Hereford thanks to government ...
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'Not just about top graduates': Teach First changes tack: More than one in three Teach First recruits are either career changers or school support ...
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Opinion: Speaker Mike Johnson sings 'Kumbaya' with the Democrats: Suddenly, Democrats and (some) Republicans in the House have joined in unorthodox ...
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Calls to end 'postcode lottery' hospice funding as St Luke's forced to cut back: St Luke's Hospice has revealed it is facing a major funding black hole and ...
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Planned cuts to education and research funding in Switzerland spark concerns: Critics fear the quality of Swiss research and competitiveness will suffer if the ...
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Media minister rolled as industry awaits plan: Melissa Lee has been replaced as Minister of Media and Communications after just seven months in the role in which ...
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Borough preventing homelessness amongst young people amid national 'crisis': The research shows that 107 young people presented themselves as homeless to the ...
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Hiltzik: The folly of public financing for stadiums: The public funding for a baseball stadium in Las Vegas faces a public backlash--with good reason
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Former theatre could reopen following £5m funding boost: The Amulet theatre closed its doors in 2022
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Austerity Is Making Us Sick: Rishi Sunak's rhetoric around 'sick note culture' is a transparent attempt to blame workers for government policies that have pushed ...
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Norfolk Broads boaters organise demonstration at Acle Bridge: Boaters are holding a protest 'rally' on the Norfolk Broads, to highlight what they say is a lack ...
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£2m in Scots public grants given to arms firms supplying Israel: Companies linked to the provision of the supply of weapons and parts for war planes to Israel ...
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Creative UK: public funding to sector must be a “national priority” for next government
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Great Yarmouth council to upgrade insulation in 153 houses: Great Yarmouth Borough Council has been awarded £1.378m by the government to upgrade the energy ...
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker says ‘evolution of the leadership’ needed at CTA: The governor's comments come as embattled agency President Dorval Carter looks to ...
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'Everybody is exhausted': UVic unions speak out against budget cuts: A letter presented to Post-Secondary Education Minister Lisa Beare expressed concern about ...
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NPR Under Fire: Network Suspends In-House Critic As Conservatives Crusade Against Alleged Bias
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Quick Glance: NPR Suspends Senior Editor Following Critical Substack Analysis
- Senior business editor Uri Berliner at NPR was suspended due to critical remarks about the broadcaster.
- Berliner faced a five-day suspension after releasing an analysis claiming NPR's coverage was influenced by liberal bias.
- NPR accused Berliner of breaching company policies by publishing his work outside the organization without approval.
- Following the essay's release, NPR employees lost confidence in Berliner, and the network's new CEO came under scrutiny from conservative activists.
5 things to know about the tax filing deadline: The April 15 tax filing deadline is less than a week away at a pivotal moment for U.S. tax administration ...
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Strikes Scotland: Trade unions call for urgent intervention from SNP ministers amid strike threat
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Letta to call for US-IRA-style funding, pan-European state aid contribution scheme
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We the voters: Scientists want elected representatives to improve basic science research
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I can’t get free childcare – and my daughter’s nursery bills have gone up £1,400: Mature students say they have been left facing higher bills as they are not ...
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Australian surgery wait times longest ever, emergency rooms 'strangled,' AMA report finds
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Some B.C. seniors endure a quiet housing crisis: In the Vancouver region, 22 per cent of homeless people are seniors
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GPs ‘suffer burnout’ amid ‘huge’ pressures and ‘abusive patients’: Skyrocketing costs, increasing demands and abusive patients is causing burnout ...
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Mental Health Foundation staff cuts loom, with funding falling behind rising costs
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Hospices raise cash fears and call for more Government backing for 'vital' care: Hospices around the country - and in Newcastle - have warned of financial ...
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Deep Dive Podcast: Can Singapore produce another Olympic gold medallist?: Raising an Olympic champion needs more than just government funding ...
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Councillor ‘distressed’ after overhearing Walsall child say 'there was no food at home'
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Why private varsities are in Sh31b debt crisis: Special audit uncovered overpayment of Sh17.7 million due to duplicated student records.
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Creative Scotland claw back £67k from 'hardcore' Rein: Creative Scotland has clawed back nearly £68,000 of taxpayers’ cash from a hardcore performance piece ...
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Doncaster Council needs hundreds of thousands of pounds to help every young homeless applicant
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Psychiatrists urge the government to address critical mental health workforce shortage
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Orana Wildlife Park facing 'financial demise': Orana Wildlife Park faces an "inevitable financial demise" without $1 ...
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Blackburn with Darwen Council award £2.4m contract for youth centre redevelopments
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Bedford council needs millions of pounds to help every young homeless applicant: 488 young people presented themselves as homeless to the council in 2022-23
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35 years since the Hillsborough Disaster, survivors are still suffering: 35 years ago today, 97 Liverpool FC fans went to a match in Hillsborough Stadium ...
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Police Association members reject latest government pay offer: Police Association says members are looking for a sincere effort by the government to address the ...
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Environment Agency call for Lancashire flood defences cash: Action is needed on flood defences in the Ribble Valley, claim councillors who have accused the ...
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5 things to know about the tax filing deadline: The April 15 tax filing deadline is less than a week away at a pivotal moment for U.S. tax administration ...
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Quick Glance: Gender Pay Gap in UK Supermarkets and Income Impact
- UK supermarkets are closing gender pay gap, with Morrisons experiencing a rise.
- Ocado and Lidl show the most improvements, while Morrisons has the largest gap.
- Hourly pay differences are reported by government service.
- Equality initiatives and workplace improvements at M&S and Co-op.
House GOP looks for reset on government funding: House Republicans are looking for a reset on government funding following the chaotic — and prolonged — spending ...
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GPs 'suffer burnout' amid 'huge' pressures and 'abusive patients': Price's Mill Surgery has written to patients detailing the increasing challenges GPs are ...
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World Bank, IMF Must Prioritize Wealth Tax and Canceling Debt to Tackle Global Inequality
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Alexander Devine CEO warns services may be reduced in long-term if vital funding is not received
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