White House explores $2,000 tariff dividend; budget experts are sceptical | Politics News

United States President Donald Trump is committed to providing Americans with $2,000 cheques using money that has come into government coffers from Trump’s tariffs.On Wednesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Trump’s staff is exploring how to go about making the plan a reality.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe president proposed the idea on his Truth Social media platform on Sunday, five days after his Republican Party lost elections in Virginia, New Jersey…

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TWAT UNION: Tiny Shorts – Single Review

TWAT UNION: Tiny Shorts (Alcopop! Records) DL/Streaming Out Now The Theatre Workers And Television Union are back with new single, Tiny Shorts, the first since their debut EP, Don’t Look It In The Eye was released in the spring. TWAT UNION are a London based theatrical feminist punk 6 piece are known for their wild, immersive shows and trademark provocative humour. Despite their on-stage antics, The Twats — as they’re affectionately known — don’t shy away from the…

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David Brooks: New dad determined to realise World Cup dream

Cancer-free and a new dad, David Brooks is more determined than ever to realise his World Cup dream. After six months of gruelling chemotherapy, Brooks was given the all-clear in May 2022, putting him in contention to make Rob Page's Wales squad for the tournament in Qatar later that year.But the 28-year-old Bournemouth midfielder admits he "pushed a little too hard" and a hamstring injury delayed his comeback.Three years on and Brooks is "incredibly motivated" in helping Wales,…

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MANDY, INDIANA sign to Sacred Bones & announce new album

Scheduled for release on February 6th 2025, URGH, the new album from Mandy, Indiana has been shared with lead single Magazine and a tour across Europe next year with UK shows in London, Leeds and Glasgow. Pre-order the album HERE. Following their acclaimed 2023 debut, i’ve seen a way, URGH finds the band expanding their far-reaching sound with each member – vocalist Valentine Caulfield, guitarist and producer Scott Fair, synth player Simon Catling, and drummer Alex Macdougall –…

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Thousands of Leonardo workers begin strikes over pay offer

BBCLeonardo workers say the latest offer is still below inflationMore than 3,000 workers at defence firm Leonardo have begun the first of a series of strikes after rejecting their company's latest pay offer. The Unite union said the counter offer of 3.6% remains below inflation, while the firm says the offer is "competitive" and is "disappointed" with the industrial action.Unite members across Leonardo sites in Yeovil, Luton, Basildon, Newcastle and Edinburgh walked out on Wednesday, with more disruption…

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Paul Wells’ family say chances were “missed” to prevent his death

Martin Jones,West Investigations, Wells and Chris Lockyer,SomersetFamily handoutPaul Wells was killed by his neighbour, who was suffering from mental health issuesThe family of a man killed by his neighbour said it was "disappointed" at the outcome of his inquest.Richard Matthews, who had severe mental health problems, admitted killing Paul Wells in Highbridge, Somerset, in June 2020 by diminished responsibility.In a statement after a jury concluded he had been unlawfully killed, Mr Wells' family said they would "always have…

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Video sought after serious Ottery St Mary assault

Detectives are seeking witnesses and information after a man was seriously assaulted in the early hours of Thursday 6 November.Devon and Cornwall Police said there was an altercation on Broad Street in Ottery St Mary at about 00:30 GMT, in which a man sustained serious head injuries, requiring hospital treatment.A 53-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent, and another man, 49, was arrested on suspicion of assault by beating.The men, who are…

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IAEA demands ‘long overdue’ inspections of Iran nuclear sites’ | Nuclear Energy News

Iran’s near-bomb-grade uranium stockpile ‘a matter of serious concern’ after 12-day war with Israel, watchdog says.Published On 12 Nov 202512 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not been able to verify Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium since Israel and the United States struck the country’s nuclear sites back in June, according to a new report.The watchdog circulated a confidential report to member states, claiming it had been unable to…

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Escaped flamingo from Cornwall doing ‘extremely well’ in France

Mickaël BelliotFrankie was first photographed in northern France on 9 November, a week after she escapedA juvenile flamingo which escaped from a wildlife sanctuary more than a week ago is thought to be doing "extremely well" in the wild, keepers have said.On 2 November Frankie escaped from Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Hayle, Cornwall, despite her feathers being clipped on one wing to prevent her from reaching full flight.The escape prompted a search before the wading bird was…

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North Somerset Council sees ‘depressing’ recycling overspend

John WimperisLocal Democracy Reporter North Somerset CouncilA tonne of plastic that would have sold for £168 in 2024/25 is now only fetching £80 for the councilA council has been left with a "deeply depressing" overspend on waste recycling.Unlike black bin rubbish, which local authorities have to pay to dispose of, materials from kerbside recycling collections and household waste recycling centres can be sold as a source of income.But North Somerset Council said this year, reduced prices and increased…

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Plymouth council leader steps back from duties over illness

A council leader has thanked "incredible" NHS staff after he was taken to hospital.Plymouth City Council said Labour group leader Tudor Evans had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness and he would require "a period of rest" before a follow-up procedure later this month.It said deputy leader Jemima Laing would carry out his responsibilities during his absence.Evans said he was "looking forward to returning" to his role but added he was in "good hands and focusing on…

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