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Sir Keir Starmer has cautioned that the government is seeking to make widespread savings ahead of the spring statement, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson discussing potential budget cuts on BBC Radio 5 Live. While Johnson emphasized no plans to change fundamental principles, the government aims to operate more efficiently by exploring AI and technology. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced 10,000 civil service job cuts, drawing criticism from unions like the Public and Commercial Services union...

The Delta Works is a system of dams, sluices, locks, dikes, and storm surge barriers developed to protect the Netherlands from flooding, following the devastating North Sea Flood of 1953. Key components such as the Oosterscheldekering and Zeeland Bridges work together to regulate water levels and mitigate flood risks, showcasing groundbreaking engineering innovations that harmonize with natural ecosystems. Sustainable practices, including the use of local materials and habitat restoration, ensure that the Delta Works not...

Industry bosses in England predict that the average cost of a pint of beer will rise to over £5 due to cost hikes hitting the sector in April. Pub sector experts anticipate that prices will need to increase to cover higher labour costs and keep venues operating. The British Beer and Pub Association projects a 21p increase in the average pint price from £4.80 to £5.01, with additional cost increases related to last October's budget...

Keir Starmer praised his relationship with Donald Trump, but just hours later, the US President's envoy criticized the UK PM's Ukraine peace plan as "simplistic" and based on a misguided view of Russian intentions. Steve Witkoff, leading ceasefire negotiations, also expressed admiration for Putin and dismissed the idea of a "coalition of the willing" as unnecessary due to Nato's presence. Sir Keir defended his positive view of Trump, despite the UK being pressured to criticize...

According to research by CBI-Economics, over 200,000 jobs could be lost due to the government's proposed tractor tax, costing the economy £14.9bn. Family businesses and farms have already seen job cuts and halted investments, with around 208,000 jobs estimated to be lost by the next election. Despite opposition from supermarket giants like Tesco, the government is moving forward with the plan to impose a 20% inheritance tax on farms valued at £1m or more, causing...

Esther Ghey, mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, called for a ban on social media for children under 16, labeling it an "absolute cesspit" at the screening of the ITV documentary, Brianna: A Mother’s Story. The documentary delves into the murder of Brianna, who was stabbed 28 times by classmates Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe when they were all 15 years old. Ms Ghey highlighted the lack of support from social media companies in dealing...