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Reeves has to say there may be deeper spending cuts to calm the markets. But again, looks like continuation of what came before. True across whole swathes of economic and foreign policy. More competence and smiles, few new prescriptions. And markets respond. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Reeves mulls deeper cuts to public services as borrowing costs soar
Chancellor could slash departmental spending in spring after ruling out tax increase, officials reveal
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Reeves has to say there may be deeper spending cuts to calm the markets. But again, looks like continuation of what came before. True across whole swathes of economic and foreign policy. More competence and smiles, few new prescriptions. And markets respond. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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www.ft.com/content/9258... - it is possible to overstate some of this but there is a lot of frowning and concern among school folks who had high hopes and *really* wanted shot of the last government
Education cuts and controversies to watch this year
From private schools to academies, here are some of the groups Labour faces alienating or allying with in 2025
www.ft.com
January 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
www.ft.com/content/9258... - it is possible to overstate some of this but there is a lot of frowning and concern among school folks who had high hopes and *really* wanted shot of the last government
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Russian sanctions were SUPPOSED to be a deterrent to China:
Look! Invade Taiwan & here's the likely consequences.
But what if, instead, we've provided a template of how to get around sanctions?
Not painless. But doable.
A thought I've pondered in today's @thetimes👇 www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Look! Invade Taiwan & here's the likely consequences.
But what if, instead, we've provided a template of how to get around sanctions?
Not painless. But doable.
A thought I've pondered in today's @thetimes👇 www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
I’ve watched Range Rovers roll into Russia. Sanctions are not working
Western luxury goods are still easily reaching Moscow, and it’s sending a dangerous message to China
www.thetimes.com
December 29, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Russian sanctions were SUPPOSED to be a deterrent to China:
Look! Invade Taiwan & here's the likely consequences.
But what if, instead, we've provided a template of how to get around sanctions?
Not painless. But doable.
A thought I've pondered in today's @thetimes👇 www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Look! Invade Taiwan & here's the likely consequences.
But what if, instead, we've provided a template of how to get around sanctions?
Not painless. But doable.
A thought I've pondered in today's @thetimes👇 www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...