4 d. ago House passes Republican budget framework paving way for Trump’s agenda

Multitrillion-dollar resolution unlocks path to deliver Trump’s sweeping tax cut and immigration planUS politics live – latest updatesThe House Republican speaker, Mike Johnson, muscled through a multitrillion-dollar budget framework that paves the way for Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill”, one day after a rightwing rebellion threatened to sink it.The resolution passed in a 216-214 vote, with just two Republicans – fiscal conservatives Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Victoria Spartz of Indiana – joining all Democrats in opposition. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Trump reportedly to cut grant for key US steel project in Vance’s home town

Outcry as CNN reports president to stop funds for program that would have created jobs in Middletown, OhioDespite promises to bolster the US manufacturing industry, the Trump administration is reportedly planning to cut a key program that invests in some of the biggest manufacturing industries in the US, including in JD Vance’s home town of Middletown, Ohio.Donald Trump is looking to slash a $500m grant from the Biden administration that was slated for Cleveland-Cliffs, a steel manufacturing giant in America’s rust belt, according to reporting from CNN. The grant was intended to help the company upgrade its ageing blast furnaces, so they would be powered by hydrogen, natural gas and electricity instead of coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Trump will help plant a sapling to replace a historic White House tree cut down over safety concerns

President Donald Trump is set to help plant a sapling to replace a historic White House tree that had to be cut down due to safety concerns

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7 d. ago Only people 'fit and healthy' enough for surgery will be added to waitlists in Wales

It is all part of plans to cut waiting times

Science

1 week ago IRS plans to cut up to 25% of staff, starting with closing its civil rights office, AP sources say

The IRS plans to cut as many as 20,000 staffers as part of layoffs that began Friday

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1 week ago Vandals have cut down the memorial trees I planted to remember my son who died in his sleep aged 19

Archie Adam, from Ladywell, south-east London, has condemned the 'cruel and selfish' vandals who 'brutally' stole blossom branches from trees planted in memory of his teenage son, Freddy.

Events

1 week ago Supreme Court appears divided over whether states can cut off Planned Parenthood funding

The Supreme Court appeared divided Wednesday over whether states should be able cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, a case that comes amid a wider push from abortion opponents to defund the nation’s leading abortion provider

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1 week ago Glasgow Labour leader calls on UK Government to scrap plans to cut disability benefits

EXCLUSIVE: Long-serving councillor George Redmond claimed the proposals were something a Tory chancellor could have announced.

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1 week ago Planned Parenthood faces Medicaid funding challenge at Supreme Court

Supreme Court will hear arguments in a South Carolina case over whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood

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1 week ago Supreme Court weighs whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a South Carolina case over whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood

Events

2 w. ago East London school strike to go ahead over plans to cut number of teaching assistants by a quarter

East London school strike to go ahead over plans to cut number of teaching assistants by a quarter  MyLondon

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2 w. ago Six in 10 people will spend on ‘bucket list’ dream activities in 2025 – survey

Nearly half of people are planning to spend more on experiences this year and some will cut back on other spending to do so, according to Mastercard.

Politics

2 w. ago Anthony Albanese calls Australian federal election for 3 May

Albanese visits governor general to kickstart Labor’s five-week election campaign, as Peter Dutton frames Coalition’s pitch around living standardsAustralian election campaign 2025: live updatesSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has framed the federal election as a choice between Labor’s plan to “keep building” and Peter Dutton’s “promises to cut” after announcing voters will head to the polls on 3 May.The prime minister visited the governor general, Sam Mostyn, on Friday morning to dissolve the 47th parliament, triggering a five-week race to form the next government.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Sky announce plans to cut 2,000 jobs and close three calls centres

The media giants are set to let go of up to 2,000 staff members as part of an overhaul of its call centres.

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2 w. ago Department of Health and Human Services will cut 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will eliminate 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan

Society

2 w. ago Major supermarket announces its own price match scheme starts tomorrow... with plans to cut costs on more than 100 everyday essentials

A major supermarket has launched its biggest-ever value campaign, with a bold move to match Aldi prices on over 100 everyday essentials.

Economics

2 w. ago Shell plans more cuts to costs and spending but hands CEO bigger bonus

Increase in pay package comes despite fall in profits and as oil company watered down pledge to cut emissionsBusiness live – latest updatesThe oil company Shell has revealed plans to ramp up cost savings and cut spending, as it handed its chief executive an increase to his pay package which angered environmental campaigners.The pay package for the energy company’s chief executive, Wael Sawan, rose by 8.5% last year, to £8.6m, according to its annual report, released on Tuesday. The payout was labelled “obscene” by green campaigners. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Shell vows to boost investor returns amid plans to cut costs and spending

The oil giant has lowered its annual spending outlook to £15.5 billion to £17 billion over the next three years.

Economics

3 w. ago Major supermarket announces its own price match scheme starts TODAY... with plans to cut costs on more than 100 everyday essentials

A major supermarket has launched its biggest-ever value campaign today, with a bold move to match Aldi prices on over 100 everyday essentials.

Economics

3 w. ago Heathrow airport resumes some flights after fire closure leaves thousands stranded worldwide

Counterterror police investigate blaze that caused power cut, upsetting travel plans of up to 300,000 passengers

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