Rachel Reeves, UK chancellor of the exchequer, faced criticism for spending £9,700 on media training for her ministerial team while cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners. Tory MP John Cooper revealed the spending, which could have covered payments for 50 pensioners, prompting backlash from the opposition and accusations of hypocrisy. Reeves defended the decision, citing the need to address the financial challenges inherited from the previous government and rejecting criticism from the Tories regarding public finances.
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The Indo Daily: Doireann Garrihy is back, but can anything save RTÉ 2FM from irrelevance?
Doireann Garrihy has returned to 2FM to host the drivetime program after a summer of departures of star presenters. Alongside new faces like Roz Purcell and Aisling Bonner, Garrihy will be part of an invigorated lineup aiming to attract a youth audience. RTÉ 2FM's new direction has sparked debate about the station's cultural significance and relevance to its target demographic. Full Article
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