Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves visited University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire after the Budget announcement of a significant NHS funding boost, as concerns arose over the impact on government borrowing and the falling pound value due to increased taxes. Sky News economics editor Ed Conway highlighted the rise in bond yields and the weakening pound, although he clarified that the situation is not comparable to the economic crisis following Liz Truss’ previous Budget. Analysts expressed mixed opinions on the market’s reaction, with some suggesting that Labour’s borrowing and spending plans may have been excessive, while others believed the situation was different from the previous financial turmoil.
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Ben Stokes: England captain limps off with hamstring issue during final Test against New Zealand | Cricket News
England captain Ben Stokes suffered a left-hamstring injury while bowling in the final Test against New Zealand, leaving the field of play and will undergo further assessment for his return to bat in England's second innings. Stokes, who missed four Tests earlier this year due to a hamstring injury, was sidelined after bowling 66.3 overs in the series, with England already assured of victory in the three-match away series, but aiming for a clean sweep...
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