Category: 3. Business
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Freeze on PIP disability benefit likely to be dropped after Labour backlash – POLITICO
But the proposed freeze — which would likely require primary legislation — prompted a backlash among MPs when it was leaked to ITV News a week ago. Some spoke out publicly and many more expressed concerns privately. The two people, who requested anonymity to discuss evolving policy,… Continue Reading
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Thousands of Serbian anti government protesters converge on Belgrade for major rally
The Serbian capital was on edge ahead of Saturday’s anti-government rally, with the authorities stepping up efforts to dissuade people from attending. Continue Reading
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Prospect of Ukraine ceasefire still uncertain despite Trump’s optimism
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Vladimir Putin of trying to “sabotage” diplomatic efforts to secure an immediate ceasefire. In a post on social media, he urged the US to put more pressure on the Russian president, saying only the “strength of America” could end the war. The… Continue Reading
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US had ‘productive’ talks with Putin over Ukraine war, Trump says
US President Donald Trump has praised talks held with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the US-proposed ceasefire deal in Ukraine as “good and productive”. This comes after Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff met in Moscow on Thursday evening, during which they exchanged information and shared the… Continue Reading
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Germany is back, says Merz after historic deal on defence and spending
Paul Kirby Europe digital editor Reuters The deal is a personal victory for Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting Germany’s conservative leader, Friedrich Merz, has clinched an enormous financial package to revamp defence and infrastructure, ahead of a crunch vote in parliament next… Continue Reading
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Politicians unite against Trump’s ‘unacceptable behaviour’
Greenland’s leading political parties have issued a joint statement to condemn Donald Trump’s “unacceptable behaviour”, after the US president seemed to escalate his campaign to take over the island. The show of unity saw all leaders of parties in the Inatsisartut – the parliament – release a… Continue Reading
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EU Commission aims to tackle the EU’s skilled labour shortage
This article was originally published in French The European Commission has identified 42 occupations shortages, particularly in construction, transport and health sectors. ADVERTISEMENT To remain competitive, the European Union needs a skilled workforce. A shortage of this is… Continue Reading
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European security advisers dash to Washington after Witkoff’s talks with Putin – POLITICO
Top European officials rushed to Washington as the United States and Russia move closer to a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. Germany’s national security adviser, Jens Plötner, traveled to Washington on Friday for urgent talks alongside his British… Continue Reading
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Pakistan pushes for GSP Plus extension to boost exports to EU
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif listens as Ambassador of the EU, Dr Riina Kionka, speaks during a meeeting at Prime Minister House on Friday. —APP EU ambassador calls on prime minister to discuss mutual ties. Prime minister hails positive momentum in Pakistan-EU… Continue Reading
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Trump administration threatens to cut Columbia University's federal funding
The US government says the Ivy League institution must cede control of one of its academic departments if it wants federal funding in the future. Continue Reading