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Canada's Mark Carney promises 'bold' first federal budget
The prime minister has promised “generational investments” and warned of “sacrifices” as he seeks to transform an economy upended by US tariffs. Source link
Arise, Sir David – Beckham receives knighthood
Former England captain David Beckham received a knighthood at Windsor Castle for his services to football and British society. Source link
Train hero who saved passengers during attack named
The rail worker credited with saving multiple lives is named as Samir Zitouni. Source link
Dharshini David: Reeves lays ground for painful Budget, but will it be worth it?
The chancellor’s pitch: the Budget will be painful, due to the actions of others, but it will be worth it, to tackle debt, help public services and promote growth. Source link
Alan Bates reaches settlement over Post Office scandal
Sir Alan led a group of 555 subpostmasters who took part in a landmark group legal action against the Post Office. Source link
Vapers overtake smokers for first time in Britain
Some 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or occasionally compared with 4.9 million using cigarettes, figures show. Source link
Streamers will be made to produce Australian content
Australian government is introducing laws requiring streamers to invest a minimum amount in local content. Source link
Advanced quantum network could be a prototype for the quantum internet
Building a working quantum internet would require overcoming a host of technical challenges, but researchers who have built one of the most advanced quantum networks to date say they think it is possible Source link
Stokes signs England deal to home Ashes in 2027
Captain Ben Stokes extends his England central contract through to the end of the next home Ashes series in 2027. Source link
'Taxes are going up' – BBC decodes Reeves's pre-Budget speech
Henry Zeffman analyses what may be in the chancellor’s upcoming budget plans. Source link