Benefits spending 'to soar by £5.5bn next year' as Burnham rejects 'crude' cuts to welfare bill

Daily Mail - Oct 22, 2026

An analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies found that total spending on welfare would rise by around £5.5billion in 2027.

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MANILA, Philippines — New Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Wednesday expressed his willingness to testify once again in future trials of former lawmaker Zaldy Co and other personalities implicated in flood control scandal.  Dizon was asked if he would still take the witness stand before the Sandiganbayan if he is asked to do so even

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Oct 28, 2026

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Oct 28, 2026

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Mindanao can cut ‘dirty’ fuel use by 50% by 2030 – green groups

Oct 28, 2026

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GENERAL SANTOS CITY– Renewable (RE) energy advocates have expressed confidence that Mindanao can be weaned away from its reliance on dirty, expensive fossil fuels to power its homes and industries by 50 percent by 2030, earlier than the rest of the country. Under the country’s nationally determined contribution to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions, Mindanao

MVP sees tougher times for Philippine economy but says investments to continue

Oct 28, 2026

MVP sees tougher times for Philippine economy but says investments to continue

Businessman Manny V. Pangilinan, chairman of MVP Group which has interests in telecommunications, infrastructure, and utilities, on Friday said it will get tougher for the Philippine economy but added that the conglomerate will proceed with its investments.

Andy Burnham government confirms start date for new NHS service treating nine common conditions

Oct 28, 2026

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Jet2 makes announcement affecting all flights until 2028 as fuel costs rise

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Jury considering verdicts in trial of man accused of murdering Stretford headteacher

Oct 28, 2026

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At least 30 people killed in Spain when two high-speed trains collide

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At least 30 people were killed ‌when two high-speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday, the second deadly accident in less than a year on the line connecting Madrid to the ​southern Andalusia region, regional authorities said.

Philip Lustre feels unsafe in Davao; seeks transfer of cyberlibel case

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MANILA, Philippines — Veteran journalist Philip Lustre, who is the subject of a cyberlibel case filed by Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, is seeking to transfer the case from Davao City to Metro Manila. Lustre’s lawyer, Dino De Leon, said Wednesday that the motion, which they said was filed due to safety

Martin Lewis issues verdict on major change to energy bills as 'unfair' gas charges scrapped

Oct 28, 2026

Martin Lewis issues verdict on major change to energy bills as 'unfair' gas charges scrapped

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