8 h. ago DUP ‘calls in’ decision by Stormont Economy Minister over arms sales

The move came after Caoimhe Archibald instructed her officials not to engage with UK trade talks with Israel.

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8 d. ago Macron on ‘last chance’ as he promises new French prime minister within 48 hours

The French president is seeking his sixth prime minister in under two years after the resignation of Sebastien Lecornu

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8 d. ago Macron on ‘last chance’ as he seeks new French prime minister within 48 hours

Macron is seeking his sixth prime minister in under two years after the resignation of Sebastien Lecornu

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9 d. ago IMF chief warns ‘uncertainty is the new normal’ in global economy

Kristalina Georgieva outlines mounting risks to economic stability before fund’s annual meetings next weekBank of England warns of growing risk that AI bubble could burstGold price tops $4,000 for first time as investors seek safe havenThe head of the International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning about the mounting risks facing the global economy, saying: “Buckle up: uncertainty is the new normal.”As finance ministers and central bankers prepare to meet in Washington for the IMF’s annual meetings next week, its managing director, Kristalina Georgieva said the world economy had shown surprising resilience in the face of Donald Trump’s trade war. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Macron under pressure to call snap parliamentary elections or resign

French president’s former allies join opponents in demanding he act to end a spiralling political crisisFrance’s president, Emmanuel Macron, is under intense pressure to call snap parliamentary elections or resign as former allies join his opponents in demanding he act to end a spiralling political crisis in the EU’s second biggest economy.Macron’s first prime minister on Tuesday urged the president to step down amid mounting frustration even within the president’s own camp over one of the worst spells of political chaos in France since the foundation of its Fifth Republic in 1958. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Starmer seeks to restore pride in Britain amid plans to take on Reform

The Prime Minister put controlling immigration and growing the economy at the forefront of his proposals to renew the UK.

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2 w. ago Keir Starmer must accept Israel is committing genocide, Labour members say in major vote

An emergency motion put forward by Unison has called on Keir Starmer to accept Israel is committing genocide and end arms sales to Benjamin Netanyahu's government

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3 w. ago Keir Starmer LIVE: Digital ID card plan to be announced in major speech

The UK Prime Minister argues that digital IDs are needed to prevent a shadow economy from continuing in the country where people can carry on working illegally

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3 w. ago New Zealand loosens residency restrictions as record number of citizens leave

Minister for economic growth said visas for skilled and experienced migrants could help plug gaps in the workforceNew Zealand is making it easier for migrant workers to come and live in the country, in its latest attempt to bolster the workforce and economy.Announcing two new residency pathways, the minister for economic growth, Nicola Willis, on Tuesday said skilled and experienced migrants could help plug gaps in the workforce. Continue reading...

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last month 'If I don’t use my platform for good, what use is it?': Paloma Faith urges Gaza action ahead of Wembley benefit

The singer delivered a passionate plea for an immediate ceasefire and an end to UK arms sales as celebrities unite for Together For Palestine

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