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Labour MP resigns as government whip in protest at benefit cuts | Welfare

The Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft has resigned as a whip in protest at the government’s welfare plans, saying she will not be able to vote for the cuts to disability payments. The government is braced for a major rebellion on the welfare bill, which includes significant changes to personal independence payments for disabled people. Foxcroft, […]

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Officials defend Liberal bill that would force hospitals, banks, hotels to hand over data

Officials defend Liberal bill that would force hospitals, banks, hotels to hand over data

The Liberal government’s proposed border bill would empower police and the country’s spy agency to seek information from a wide range of service providers — including medical professionals, banks and car rental companies — without a warrant, government officials spelled out Thursday. In defence of the fiercely criticized bill, federal officials held a briefing with

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Trump says Iran is close to having a nuclear weapon but U.S. intelligence says otherwise

Trump says Iran is close to having a nuclear weapon but U.S. intelligence says otherwise

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Trump Latino voters split over mass deportation agenda but largely back him: Deciders focus group 10:00 Now Playing Trump says Iran is close to having a nuclear weapon but U.S. intelligence says otherwise 15:51 UP NEXT Sen. Tammy Duckworth: Trump

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Government whip Vicky Foxcroft quits over disability benefit cuts

Government whip Vicky Foxcroft quits over disability benefit cuts

Kate Whannel Political reporter Vicky Foxcroft Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft has resigned as a whip over the government’s plans to cut disability benefits. In a letter to the prime minister, Foxcroft said she understood the need to address “the ever-increasing welfare bill” but said cuts to personal independence payments and universal credit should “not be

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Misleading information on climate science delaying action: report

Misleading information on climate science delaying action: report

Misleading information about the nature of climate change is further complicating and delaying action to fight the environmental issue, according to a new research report. A sprawling report, released this month from the International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE), found “powerful actors” like governments, political parties, and corporations are often behind the intentional spreading

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Ottawa unveils steel and aluminum measures to counter U.S. tariffs – National

Ottawa unveils steel and aluminum measures to counter U.S. tariffs – National

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday announced a series of measures to protect the Canadian steel and aluminum industries from the impacts of recently doubled U.S. tariffs, including steep anti-dumping quotas for foreign products that may be diverted to Canada. Carney said the federal government will also introduce new rules on June 30 to ensure

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Government considering measure to slash industrial energy prices | Money News

Government considering measure to slash industrial energy prices | Money News

Ministers are considering a commitment to cut soaring industrial energy prices for British companies to the same level enjoyed by competitors in France and Germany as part of its industrial strategy. Sky News understands proposals to make energy prices more competitive are at the heart of final discussions between the Department for Business and Trade

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Canada organizing flights in neighbouring countries for Canadians fleeing Israel, Iran

Canada organizing flights in neighbouring countries for Canadians fleeing Israel, Iran

The federal government is planning to help Canadians fleeing the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran by organizing commercial flights out of neighbouring countries, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says. Speaking to CBC’s Power & Politics in an interview airing Thursday, Anand urged Canadians fleeing both countries to head to Jordan, Turkey and Armenia, where

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NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani draws criticism for ‘intifada’ remarks

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani draws criticism for ‘intifada’ remarks

Zohran Mamdani, a candidate in the Democratic primary for the New York City mayoral election, drew pushback from Jewish organizations and political leaders this week after he appeared to defend the slogan “globalize the intifada.” In an interview with The Bulwark posted Tuesday, Mamdani was asked whether the expression made him uncomfortable. In response, Mamdani

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Thames Water renationalisation plans being stepped up, says minister | Thames Water

The environment secretary, Steve Reed, has said the government is stepping up preparations for temporary nationalisation of Thames Water, indicating it will reject pleas from the company’s creditors for leniency from fines and penalties. Thames Water’s largest creditors control the utility and have made a bid to cut some of its debts and provide £5.3bn

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