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Winter fuel ‘in total chaos’, and Ukraine ‘fury’ at US
The Times reports that the government is considering making changes to its planned cuts to the welfare system. Government sources tell the paper that “tweaks” to soften the blow of the cuts are being sought – including to disability support and… -
Newspaper headlines: Winter fuel ‘in total chaos’, and Ukraine ‘fury’ at US
The Times reports that, external ministers are considering changes to “soften” planned cuts to the welfare system, after criticism from their own backbench MPs.
A government source is quoted as saying that “tweaks” are being sought. The paper…
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Russia has intensified its nightly assaults on Ukraine, launching over 600 drones and rockets within 48 hours.
Despite ongoing peace negotiations, the Kremlin subjected Ukraine’s capital and other cities to massive attacks. On May 25, the Russian military fired 69 missiles and over 298 drones, striking 22 regions across Ukraine, with downed cruise missiles and UAVs reported in…
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‘I am Roman,’ Pope Leo says, as he becomes the bishop of Rome : NPR
Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass in the St. John Lateran Basilica, formalizing his role as bishop of Rome in Rome on…
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‘Social leasing’ could provide affordable EVs to 3 million…
Up to 3 million households on low or modest incomes in Europe’s five largest countries (Germany, Spain, France, Italy and Poland) could switch to electric cars by 2032 thanks to social leasing, according to an analysis by T&E based…
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JPMorganChase has outlined four potential scenarios for the end of the war in Ukraine.
The JPMorgan Center for Geopolitics predicted that at the offensive’s current pace it will take Russia about 118 years to gain control over the entire territory of Ukraine. Therefore, Putin will likely seek an agreement that allows him to move closer to his primary…
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Fitch has maintained Ukraine’s rating at Restricted Default but expects macroeconomic indicators to deteriorate.
Fitch has affirmed Ukraine’s rating at Restricted Default for the second consecutive time in response to its foreign currency debts. The national currency rating stands at CCC+, indicating a very high risk. Fitch explained the decision by noting that Ukraine is still…
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The US and Ukraine have officially established the American-Ukrainian Investment Fund for Reconstruction.
Officially inaugurated on May 23, the fund’s launch followed a series of note exchanges between the two governments, culminating in the signing of two commercial partnership agreements. Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko emphasized that these agreements reflect…
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Ukraine and its partners are establishing a fund to attract investment in strategic sectors.
According to Deputy Minister of Economy Oleksiy Sobolev, Ukraine and its international partners are working to launch a new fund to support investment in key sectors such as infrastructure, energy, industry, agriculture, high technology, education, and medicine. He noted…
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EU needs until 9 July for US trade talks, chief says
The EU’s chief has said she is ready to move “swiftly” to agree a trade deal with the United States, but says the bloc needs until 9 July to agree a “good deal”.
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said she had a “good call” with US President Donald Trump on Sunday – two…
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