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Davey unveils plans to cut GP waiting times during campaign event in Eastbourne
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has unveiled plans to give patients a right to see a GP in seven days. Sir Ed announced the pledge on a visit to Eastbourne, a target constituency for the party where the Lib Dems came second behind...
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Irish Government’s housing policy is a 'catastrophic failure', says Richard Boyd Barrett
People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett said the Government’s housing policy is a “catastrophic failure” after a report from the Housing Commission called for a “radical reset” of the housing policy. Leinster House, Dublin.
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Rishi Sunak arrives in Austria for Rwanda talks
Rishi Sunak has arrived at the Chancellery in Vienna for talks on migration with Austria’s Karl Nehammer. A red carpet was rolled out to welcome the Prime Minister. A military band played the two countries’ national anthems and Mr Sunak...
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Rishi Sunak arrives in Austria for Rwanda talks
Rishi Sunak has arrived at the Chancellery in Vienna for talks on migration with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer. A red carpet was rolled out to welcome the Prime Minister. A military band played the two countries’ national anthems and...
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Sunak says people smuggling 'one of the defining issues of our time' in Austria address
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the UK and Austria are deepening co-operation to “end this vile trade” of people smuggling after he discussed the Rwanda policy with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer in Vienna. Mr Sunak said illegal...
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Sunak gives joint statement on migration alongside Austrian chancellor
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the UK and Austria are deepening co-operation to “end this vile trade” of people smuggling after he discussed the Rwanda policy with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer in Vienna. Mr Sunak said illegal...
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Illegal immigration 'one of the defining issues of our time', says Sunak in Austria address
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the UK and Austria are deepening co-operation to “end this vile trade” of people smuggling after he discussed the Rwanda policy with Chancellor Karl Nehammer in Vienna. Mr Sunak said illegal migration has...
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Reasonable concerns exist about Kate Forbes in government, says Greens co-leader
The Scottish Greens say some people will have “reasonable concerns” about the appointment of Kate Forbes to a senior position in John Swinney’s government. Green co-leader Lorna Slater said a change of direction from Mr Swinney’s...
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Swinney sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister in ‘overwhelming’ ceremony
Being sworn in as Scotland’s new First Minister was an “overwhelming moment”, John Swinney has said, as he vowed to stick to his pledge to give Kate Forbes a “significant role” in his team as he appoints his Cabinet. Scotland’s most...
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Rishi Sunak and Donald Tusk statements in Warsaw - in full
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak give statements after Sunak promised an extra £75 billion in defence spending over the next six years to put the UK arms industry on a “war footing” in the face of threats...
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PM says welfare reforms not about cost cutting as ‘hostile rhetoric’ criticised
Rishi Sunak has told of the “moral mission” to reform welfare as he announced major changes to the system in the face of criticism of his “hostile rhetoric” and accusations that the proposals are a “full-on assault on disabled people”....
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PM says welfare reforms not about cost-cutting as ‘hostile rhetoric’ criticised
Rishi Sunak has told of the “moral mission” to reform welfare as he announced major changes to the system in the face of criticism of his “hostile rhetoric” and accusations that the proposals are a “full-on assault on disabled people”....
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Rayner and Khan launch Labour manifesto for London elections on May 2 – full speeches
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan speak as Labour launches its manifesto for the London Assembly and mayoral election on May 2.
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Khan on housing pledges and school meals
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan interview after a policy announcement, during a speech at the Design District in Greenwich, London, as he campaigns to be re-elected as London mayor on May 2. He talks about his pledge for 40,000 more houses by...
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Martin: We cannot go into government with Sinn Fein over its EU policies
Micheal Martin has said there are “very significant” differences between Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein, but avoided ruling out a future coalition with the main opposition party. The Tanaiste and Fianna Fail leader said that policy “has to be...
Curated Video
White House: 'We'll be watching' if Israel makes changes
The White House has stood by Israel, providing military assistance. But changes to that support could come if Israel doesn't meet some U.S. demands.
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World Central Kitchen demands independent investigation after strike
The aid organization said an attack by Israeli forces "targeted three WCK vehicles," killing seven workers.
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Full interview with Education Secretary Gillian Keegan
Interview with Education Secretary Gillian Keegan. Keegan answers questions on the Governments new free childcare plan, as well as on sewage, immigration and the NHS.
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Leo Varadkar attends what is likely to be his last Cabinet meeting
Leo Varadkar has said he is confident the country is in good hands before attending what is likely to be his last Cabinet meeting before he steps down as Taoiseach. Includes quotes from minister Heather Humphreys and incoming Taoiseach...
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Sadiq Khan claims Tories would ‘cancel’ free school meals and TfL fare freeze
Sadiq Khan has said Londoners have a “clear choice” between him and a Conservative mayor who would “cancel” his policies in the upcoming mayoral election. Speaking in central London on Monday morning, Mr Khan branded the May election as...
Bloomberg
Hang Seng Bank's Wang on China's Economy
Dan Wang, Chief Economist at Hang Seng Bank China, discusses China's economic status and policy outlook. She speaks with David Ingles and Yvonne Man on "Bloomberg Markets: China Open".
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EM Small-Cap Stocks Outperform
Emerging market investors have found a winning strategy in buying shares in smaller companies. MSCI's EM small cap index has so far outperformed its large-cap cousin this year, and is on course for the second-best relative returns in the...
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Ryanair CEO says there was no 'meeting of minds' with Transport Minister
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said there was no "meeting of minds" during his meeting with transport minister Eamon Ryan. The meeting took place one week after O'Leary launched a personal broadside against the minister in a row over...
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Rishi Sunak speech at Scottish Conservative party conference - full speech
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gives a speech during the Scottish Conservative party conference at the Event Complex Aberdeen.