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1 day ago · The Chancellor will warn that “growth will not come without a fight”, according to The Daily Telegraph, saying she faces opposition from fellow members of the Cabinet over airport expansions, one of the policies due to be covered in the speech.. The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph: 'Reeves: I will fight for growth'#TomorrowsPapersToday ...

17 hours ago · The Sun splashes on former Manchester United footballer Nicky Butt and his 50th birthday party, with a police investigation launched after a security guard was allegedly assaulted ...

1 day ago · The Chancellor said the Government is “inviting” Heathrow to bring forward proposals for a third runway “by the summer”. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said once these have been received, the Department for Transport will review …

1 day ago · Business groups and economists have said Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ latest plans to grow the economy are welcome, but that measures in the October Budget will still weigh on companies. Ms Reeves announced plans to turn Oxford and Cambridge into “Europe’s Silicon Valley” with a raft of housing ...

1 day ago · MPs have expressed “frustration” over “lengthy and diffuse answers” given by senior health leaders as they were challenged over NHS performance. The chair of the Health and Social Care committee said that MPs were left “disappointed” after Amanda Pritchard, chief executive of NHS England ...

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Jan 15, 2025 · The Daily Telegraph leads with a think tank claiming that removing a block on former Troubles internees, such as Gerry Adams, seeking compensation will deliver a taxpayer-funded pay day for ex-detainees ...

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