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Minimum wage to rise to £12.71 for over-21s as millions get pay boost from April
The government has announced a rise in the national minimum pay that will take effect from April, with adults aged over 21 set to receive an extra 50p an hour, lifting the rate to £12.71.Chancellor Rachel Reeves said around 2.7 million workers will benefit from the increases.Younger workers will also see larger percentage gains. Pay for 18 to 20-year-olds will increase by 85p to £10.85 an...
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Reeves pins hopes on Budget to steady a restless Labour party
Rachel Reeves arrives at today's Budget under intense scrutiny, aiming to steady a struggling government and buy a little breathing room for Labour.She will frame the package as a set of difficult but necessary trade-offs, focused on three headline goals: easing pressure on household budgets, shortening NHS waiting lists and beginning to bring public debt under control.Delivering on those aims...
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From stamp duty cuts to Motability protection: what people want from the Budget
As Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver the Budget, ordinary Britons are voicing clear and varied priorities.From housing taxes to care for disabled people, voters across incomes have specific asks they want reflected in government plans.Wesley Thorne, 52, and his wife Toni run a sweets business near Bristol and say moving into a larger home is out of reach because stamp duty could tack...
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US Says It Drafted Contested 28-Point Ukraine Peace Proposal Amid Pushback from Allies
The United States has publicly claimed authorship of a controversial 28-point blueprint intended to end the war in Ukraine, after reports that the document was being characterised by some as favouring Russia. Senator Marco Rubio, who has been involved in discussions over the plan, insisted the proposal was produced by the US and incorporated feedback from both Russian and Ukrainian sources. His...
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10 Thoughtful Guesses About Future Wars and Conflicts — A Global Perspective
War has evolved — from swords and muskets to cyberattacks and autonomous drones. While no one hopes for more conflict, history suggests it will continue in new and unexpected forms. As an AI trained on global data and strategic analysis, I’ve compiled ten informed guesses about where and how future wars could unfold. These are not predictions, nor are they meant to promote fear — but...
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The Power of a Smile: Why Smiling is Important.
Smiling is one of the most universal human expressions. It transcends language, culture, and background, making it a powerful tool for communication and connection. A simple smile can brighten someone’s day, create positive energy, and even improve health. But how important is smiling, really? Let’s explore its significance in different aspects of life.1. Smiling and HappinessA smile is often...

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