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Nearly 400 Employers Fined for Minimum Wage Violations

Nearly 400 Employers Fined for Minimum Wage Violations Almost 400 companies have been ordered to repay over £7.3 million to
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Irish PM Micheál Martin Navigates Tense Trump Meeting on St Patrick’s Day

Oval Office Showdown: Martin Faces Trump’s Sharp Criticism Taoiseach Micheál Martin , renowned for his amateur boxing background, showcased his
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Assisted Dying Laws in England and Wales: What’s Next?

Assisted Dying Laws in England and Wales: What’s Next? After the rejection of assisted dying legislation in Scotland, the debate
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Allies Hesitate as Trump’s Iran Crisis Threatens Strait of Hormuz

Allies Hesitate as Trump’s Iran Crisis Threatens Strait of Hormuz Donald Trump’s approach to the escalating conflict with Iran has
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UK Economy Faces Precarious Future Amid Rising Global Tensions

Growth Falters Before Iran Conflict Escalates The UK economy entered 2026 on unstable footing, struggling to regain momentum lost in
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Churchill’s Granddaughter Embraces £5 Note Redesign Featuring New Icon

Churchill’s Granddaughter Supports £5 Note Redesign Sir Winston Churchill , one of Britain’s most iconic leaders, will soon be replaced
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Starmer-Mandelson Epstein Files: No Knockout Blow Yet

Starmer-Mandelson Epstein Files: No Knockout Blow Yet The unfolding saga surrounding Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's controversial appointment of Lord
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Inside the Mandelson Files: Rushed Appointment and Epstein Fallout

Inside the Mandelson Files: Rushed Appointment and Epstein Fallout The explosive release of 147 pages of government documents has peeled
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Peter Mandelson: Labour Powerhouse Under Criminal Investigation

Peter Mandelson: Labour Powerhouse Under Criminal Investigation Lord Peter Mandelson finds himself at the center of a gripping criminal probe.
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Global Oil Crisis Sparks New Inflation Surge: How Will It Impact You?

Global Oil Crisis Sparks New Inflation Surge: How Will It Impact You? March 7, 2026 The global oil market has
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Starmer Addresses Deepening Iran Crisis, Urges Calm Amid Growing Concerns

5 March 2026 By Henry Zeffman, Chief Political Correspondent "Worried sick." These stark words from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer
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Spring Statement 2026: Essential Economic Updates Unveiled

Rachel Reeves delivered a measured Spring Statement on 3 March 2026, revealing subtle shifts in the UK’s economic outlook without
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