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The Tory collapse was a night to remember
The New Statesman· 19 hours agoAt the New Statesman election night party, as we waited for the exit poll at 10pm, Andrew Marr announced in his opening remarks that the 2024 general...
Letter of the week: The trouble with democracy
The New Statesman· 20 hours agoOne feature of election time is that politicians become dewy-eyed about democracy. Penny Mordaunt, in her concession speech, said: “Democracy is never...
The SNP’s uncivil war
The New Statesman· 1 day agoAlex Neil, the former Scottish health secretary, demanded Swinney step down before the party conference in the autumn, to be replaced by a</ ...
France Now Has to Face Bond-Market Risk It Prefers to Ignore
Bloomberg via Yahoo News UK· 2 days ago(Bloomberg) -- A political shock in France has forced bond investors to confront the reality that...
Nato and the EU remain resilient in the face of populist politics
The Irish Times· 2 days agoAllies have long nudged Ireland to do more, noting that democratic Europe has enemies who might not...
People due to retire this year need to claim New State Pension or first payment will be delayed
Daily Record via Yahoo News UK· 2 days agomuch State Pension I could get? You can get a State Pension forecast online ...
Why Labour is dropping “levelling up”
The New Statesman· 2 days agoNew Labour’s constitutional reforms are arguably its most enduring domestic legacy. In his “Take back control” speech last year, he promised a new law to...
People over State Pension age can claim two benefits which boost annual income by up to £9,544
Daily Record via Yahoo News UK· 2 days agoWho can claim? You... Allowance if you have a disability or illness and need help or supervision throughout...care - for example getting dressed, eating or drinking, getting ...
Will my state pension be paid when I retire or do I need to claim it?
This Is Money· 2 days agoWill my state pension immediately start being paid to me from that date? Harvey Dorset, of This is...
Older people with any of these 50 health issues could be due up to £108 each week
Daily Record via Yahoo News UK· 2 days agoHow much someone receives depends on the level of support needed and the benefit is designed to help...
