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Rishi Sunak defends relaxation of banking rules as critics warn of risk and instability

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the so-called “Edinburgh reforms” of 30 changes will “turbocharge” growth

Wales Online · Dec 9, 2022

Chancellor’s post-Brexit City reforms risk a ‘race to the bottom’

There is a sweeping package of more than 30 reforms

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2022

Thousands of striking Royal Mail workers gather outside Parliament in huge demonstration

Many among the animated crowd are wearing pink hi-vis vests, waving flags and holding placards that read “strike to win” and “save our Royal Mail”

Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022

Sunak does not rule out extending anti-strike laws to emergency service staff

The Prime Minister said ‘we’re looking at all options’ when asked about the scope of ‘tough’ new measures to limit the impact of strikes.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

Labour vows fast-track crackdown on asylum claims from Albania and ‘safe’ countries

‘Unfounded’ claims should be rejected in weeks, says Yvette Cooper

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

Many troops to be drafted in to fill jobs of striking workers over Christmas, says Rishi Sunak

Use of troops for strike-breaking duties denounced as ‘outrage’ by unions

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

Next-gen fighter jets will keep our country safe, says Prime Minister

Downing Street aims for the jets, called Tempest in the UK, to take to the skies by 2035 and serve as a successor to the RAF Typhoon.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

Mhairi Black asks PM for clarity on democratic route to IndyRef2

Ms Black was elected as the SNP’s deputy Westminster leader this week.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

‘Control has become cruelty’ in UK asylum policy, says Archbishop

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has offered a stinging rebuke of the Government’s policy on migrants and asylum seekers.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

UK to develop next-generation fighter jets with Italy and Japan

Rishi Sunak says defence deal for Tempest means ‘outpacing those who seek to do us harm’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022