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Rural Taxpayers Subsidising Urban Areas, Report Finds

A damning new report reveals a 'postcode lottery' in public spending, showing rural communities in England are subsidising urban areas by billions despite facing higher council tax bills and inferior services.

Swinney defiant on legal battles with Westminster

John Swinney, Scotland's Deputy First Minister, declares the Scottish Government will not back down from legal challenges against Westminster, defending Holyrood's right to legislate despite potential multi-million pound court battles.

Nexstar's $7.6bn Tegna Takeover Collapses

The blockbuster $7.6 billion acquisition of Tegna by Nexstar Media Group has been abruptly terminated following intense scrutiny from US regulators and political figures, marking a major setback for media consolidation.

Trump prosecutor faces Special Counsel probe

A prosecutor involved in the case against Donald Trump is now facing an investigation by the Office of the Special Counsel, raising questions about potential misconduct.

UK Public Trust in Government Drops Sharply

A recent survey by the Office for National Statistics shows a significant decline in public trust in the UK government. Experts weigh in on the causes and implications.

Tice demands Labour submit policies to OBR review

Richard Tice, leader of Reform UK, challenges Keir Starmer to commit Labour's election promises to independent scrutiny by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to ensure transparency and accountability.

Reeves slams govt over OBR scrutiny block

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves accuses the government of undermining economic credibility by blocking the OBR from reviewing Labour's manifesto pledges.

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