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Unison elects left-wing leader, damaging Starmer's grip

Labour's biggest union affiliate, Unison, elects left-winger Andrea Egan as general secretary, a significant setback for Keir Starmer's leadership and a potential boost for Andy Burnham. Read the full analysis.

Trump sues BBC for $10bn as licence fee future debated

Donald Trump files a $10bn lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama edit, as UK ministers publish a green paper on the future of the licence fee. Political leaders clash over the broadcaster's independence.

Starmer pins Budget tax rises on Tory economic legacy

PM Keir Starmer defends Autumn Budget tax increases, blaming a £16bn OBR forecast downgrade on the previous Conservative government's record. He also faced scrutiny over welfare reform and EU relations.

OBR Chief's Departure Eases Pressure on Chancellor Reeves

The surprise resignation of the OBR's chair offers Chancellor Rachel Reeves temporary relief from fiscal scrutiny, but experts warn the underlying economic challenges remain. Discover the implications for UK economic policy.

The case for retiring the word 'mansplain'

As 'rage bait' wins Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year, columnist Zoe Williams argues it's time to decommission problematic terms like 'mansplain', tracing its journey from useful neologism to political weapon. Read the full analysis.

Reeves faces 'lied' claims over budget black hole

Chancellor Rachel Reeves fights claims she misled the public about a £30bn fiscal black hole before announcing £26bn tax rises, as OBR data reveals a £4.2bn surplus. Read the full investigation.

Adam Kay's Murder Mystery Audiobook Review

Andy Serkis narrates Adam Kay's debut murder mystery 'A Particularly Nasty Case', featuring a troubled doctor turned detective. Discover this darkly humorous NHS thriller.

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