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The cost of rewiring Great Britain’s electricity networks in the 2030s could reach £90bn, a 50% increase from the initial £58bn forecast. The energy system operator cited the need to meet clean power targets and rising demand as reasons for the higher cost, which has risen since the Labour government took power.

Companies are rushing to fire high earners before the UK government removes a £123,543 cap on unfair dismissal payouts. The Labour government is eliminating the limit as part of a policy to enhance workers’ rights.

Middle East Eye correspondent Mohammed Amin, who was denied a UK visa, won the One World Media Journalist of the Year award for his reporting on the Sudan war. He accepted the award by video, criticizing UK visa policies and highlighting the resilience of Sudanese communities during the conflict.

English universities could lose £200m annually if students without GCSEs are excluded from student loans. Rising costs and stricter visa policies are forcing budget cuts, while reliance on overseas students has been disrupted. A Labour government's potential policies are seen as unlikely to resolve financial instability.

Wes Streeting urges Keir Starmer to resign immediately to address 'drift and uncertainty' in the Labour government. The call highlights internal pressure to resolve political paralysis.

The protracted row over the defense investment plan (Dip) has caused severe infighting among Labour government ministers, damaging cabinet relations. The plan, delayed for months, is nearing final approval after departments agreed to reduce capital budgets by 1% to fund increased military spending.

The article discusses how far-right politics in the UK, exemplified by Nigel Farage's response to the death of Henry Nowak, weaponizes white rage to fuel division. It criticizes the radicalization efforts of far-right agitators and media outlets, linking their rhetoric to rising fear and misinformation about migrants and asylum seekers.

The Makerfield by-election in northern England is a pivotal moment for the UK's Labour Party as it grapples with internal leadership challenges. Andy Burnham, a former Labour Cabinet minister and mayor of Greater Manchester, seeks to return to Parliament through this by-election, following the resignation of Labour MP Josh Simons. The outcome could influence Labour's direction amid declining popularity and rising competition from the Reform Party.

The Labour government plans to invest taxpayer money in British private sector firms through aggressive stakes to stimulate economic growth. The strategy involves taking calculated risks to kick-start growth.

The UK's seventh carbon budget aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 87% below 1990 levels by 2040, projected to deliver £865bn in economic benefits through energy security and reduced fossil-fuel reliance. The government estimates a £880bn investment over 25 years is needed, with benefits including £445bn saved from fossil-fuel imports by 2050.

The UK won a court case in The Hague against Rwanda's £100 million compensation claim over an asylum plan. The Labour government ended the policy, which was a flagship initiative of the previous Conservative administration.

Parliamentary elections in Malta began on Saturday as voters cast ballots, with the ruling Labour government expected to secure a record fourth term based on opinion polls. Concerns about over-construction and corruption persist in the Mediterranean nation.

The article discusses Britain's gradual shift away from Brexit policies, suggesting that a future Labour government may need to adjust its strict positions to achieve closer EU relations.

The Institute for Public Policy Research proposes a 'double lock' on private rent in England to ease living costs by capping rents at whichever is lower of consumer price inflation or wage growth. The thinktank's proposal comes as the chancellor considers ways to address surging living costs. The plan aims to link rent increases to either wages or inflation.

The UK government is reforming the NHS payment scheme to incentivize same-day abortions, aiming to remove barriers to timely care. Critics, including Right To Life UK, argue this could pressure women into rushed decisions, while the government claims it ensures women control their care. Key abortion providers like BPAS and MSI Reproductive Choices are highlighted as beneficiaries of the new policy.