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US President Donald Trump on Monday evening left the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Alberta, Canada, early to deal with the conflict in the Middle East. The escalating clash between Israel and Iran has overshadowed most of the gathering, with the leaders signing a joint statement urging a “de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle...

“Milkshake tax looms” declares The Times, announcing Labour’s plans to expand a levy on certain sugary goods including San Pellegrino and Ribena soft drinks. The move “goes further than expected” in a bid to tackle obesity but UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces claims it breaches a promise not to raise taxes “for working...

HEADLINES Will Devon’s eleven councils find common ground as local authority reorganisation deadline looms? A county-wide consensus is gaining traction with most Devon councils already on board and only Exeter City Council standing in its way while County Hall has yet to make up its mind. Read more. Exeter City Council approves own planning application...

Devon’s eleven councils have less than five weeks to develop a joint proposal for local government reorganisation covering the whole of Devon, Plymouth and Torbay after local government minister Jim McMahon invited them to submit their initial plans by 21 March. In a letter sent earlier this month to all Devon’s council CEOs and leaders,...