The Institute for Fiscal Studies estimates keeping the triple lock in place could add £45bn a year to public spending by 2050. The think-tank claims such levels of spending would produce “insurmountable pressure” for a “much higher” state pension age….
Read MoreRishi Sunak says rest of Europe could copy UK plans to send migrants to Rwanda
In the clearest sign yet that he had no intention of backing away from the controversial plan to send illegal migrants to Rwanda, the Prime Minister declared that “where we lead others will follow”. Ahead of meetings with world leaders…
Read MoreIndian visa grants in charts as PM rules out relaxing system further for a deal
Rishi Sunak praises revised economic figures Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has flown to New Delhi with a dual purpose: to attend Friday’s G20 summit, and to meet with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to finalise what could be the UK’s…
Read MoreJeremy Hunt plans major change to benefits to fund tax cuts before next election
Former PM Liz Truss makes her case for growth Jeremy Hunt is considering cutting benefits in real terms to allow for tax cuts before the general election. Treasury officials are understood to have drawn up ways to save money ahead…
Read MoreColorado Senate Democrats pick Robert Rodriguez as majority leader
Colorado Senate Democrats selected state Sen. Robert Rodriguez Friday as their new majority leader. Rodriguez, who represents the largely south Denver District 32, will replace former Senate Majority Leader Dominick Moreno, of Commerce City. Moreno left his Senate seat a…
Read MoreRishi Sunak will ‘push priorities of the British people’ at G20 summit in India
Aides said the Tory leader’s visit will be a “powerful reminder of the living bridge which exists between our two countries”. A No10 spokesman added: “Building a strong global economy is at the heart of the Prime Minister’s priorities. “We…
Read MoreColorado wont enforce “abortion pill reversal” ban until late October
Colorado’s ban on a controversial abortion-reversal treatment won’t take effect until late October or later under a decision this week to delay enforcement of new state medical rules. The Colorado Medical Board cited a pending lawsuit by a Catholic clinic…
Read MoreIve had enough of Brexit doom and gloom – heres my plan to boost the economy
Britain has a proud history of being one of the best places in the world to invest. Thanks to the talent of our people, our world-leading universities, our unique and highly respected legal system, and the fact that the UK…
Read MoreMike Rogers, Former G.O.P. Representative, Will Run for Senate in Michigan
Former Representative Mike Rogers of Michigan announced a campaign for an open Senate seat on Wednesday, giving Republicans a prominent candidate in an important swing-state race. Mr. Rogers, 60, served seven terms in the House and rose to become the…
Read MoreRishi Sunak slams Keir Starmer for jumping on latest bandwagon over RAAC scandal
Sunak demands Starmer gets his facts straight over RAAC row Rishi Sunak has furiously demanded Keir Starmer “get his facts straight” before “he jumps on the latest political bandwagon”. Taking to the Commons dispatch box for the first time since…
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