After a decade of political rows and wrangling, 2025 could be the year that determines whether Lancashire is to get an elected mayor – but what difference would the role […]
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The finance policy battles shaping 2025
A new year, a new European Commission — but the same old fights. From reviving European markets to keep pace
Tories Embarrassed After Attempt To Criticise Labour Over Child Protection Backfires
Kemi Badenoch has called for a “national inquiry” into grooming gangs. A Tory attempt to criticise Labour over child protection

Belgian mayors call for Europe-wide ban on sale of fireworks
After a series of injuries on New Year’s Eve, Belgium is debating prohibiting the sale of fireworks to individuals, though
The morning read for Thursday, Jan. 2
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Chief Justice Roberts Condemns Threats to Judicial Independence (Adam Liptak, The New York Times) Free-speech advocates tell Supreme Court US TikTok law reminiscent…
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Elon Musk demands release of UK far-right ringleader Tommy Robinson from prison
LONDON — Elon Musk kicked off 2025 by calling for the release of a jailed far-right British activist. The X
Suella Braverman Claims She Has Seen The ‘Land Border’ Between Italy And Turkey And People Are Baffled
Former home secretary Suella Braverman made her comments on LBC. Suella Braverman has left people baffled after claiming she has

Biden: Investigators checking for links between New Orleans attack, Las Vegas Tesla explosion
President Joe Biden said Thursday that ongoing investigations into a deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans are “fluid,” and that

Elon Musk Launches Fresh Attack On Keir Starmer As War Of Words Erupts Again
Elon Musk has been a persistent critic of Keir Starmer and his government. Elon Musk has reignited his feud with
Trump’s world of peril — and opportunity
Wherever I’ve gone overseas this past year, I’ve gotten mild whiplash. I think 2025 will bring a lot worse. On