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UK election: final debate amidst betting scandal

27 Jun 2024
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer engaged in a heated final debate before the general election on 4 July, clashing over tax, immigration, gender, and Brexit. Sunak accused Starmer of planning tax hikes and lacking a…

Major study finds Brexit ‘left long-term scars’ on UK

27 Jun 2024
A University of California study highlights the long-term damage caused by Brexit and austerity measures on the UK’s economic growth and social cohesion. The report calls for urgent action from the incoming government to address setbacks…

HSBC joins other banks in cutting mortgage rates

27 Jun 2024
HSBC has joined Barclays and NatWest in reducing mortgage rates after hints of a summer base rate cut by the Bank of England. HSBC’s new rates took effect on 26 June, with more lenders expected to…

‘Alliance’ priests threaten to split CofE over same-sex blessings

27 Jun 2024
A group of church leaders is taking a stand and threatening to split the Church of England over a vote on blessings for same-sex couples. Bishops have proposed trial standalone church services for gay and lesbian…