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Nov 27 2025FINANCE

UK Housing: A Glimpse of Hope After the Budget

The UK housing market might be looking at a brighter future. After a period of uncertainty, the recent budget has given some clarity. This could encourage more people to buy homes. The budget didn't change stamp duty, the tax paid when buying a home. This is good news for buyers. Better debt foreca

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Britain's Budget: A Short-Term Fix or Long-Term Flop?

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, recently unveiled the government's budget, which seemed to calm both financial markets and Labour Party members. The budget included tax and spending hikes, which were well-received by Labour MPs who had been growing impatient with the government

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

New York Fights Back Against Food Stamp Cuts for Immigrants

New York and 20 other states are not happy with a new rule. This rule stops some immigrants from getting food stamps. The states say this rule is not fair. They think the government is being mean to people who need help. The rule comes from a law passed earlier. It says some immigrants can't get fo

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan Sparks Outrage Among American Volunteers

American volunteers aiding Ukraine's defense against Russia are furious about a recent peace proposal linked to Donald Trump. They see it as a surrender to Russia and a betrayal of Ukraine's fight for independence. Many Americans have been in Ukraine since the war began, helping with military train

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

A Mother's Fight: DACA and the Human Cost of Immigration Policies

Bruna Ferreira's story is not unique, but it's her connection to the White House that has brought her case into the spotlight. The 33-year-old Brazilian mother was taken into custody by federal officers while driving to pick up her son from school. Now, she's being held in an Immigration and Customs

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

New Rules for Foreign Visitors to U. S. National Parks

Starting next year, foreign visitors to some of the most famous U. S. national parks will have to pay more. The National Park Service has announced that international tourists will be charged an extra $100 to enter popular parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. This change is part of a

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

South Africa Left Out: A Diplomatic Snub

South Africa is in hot water with the U. S. after a public spat between their leaders. The latest move? South Africa is not on the guest list for the next G20 summit in the U. S. in 2026. This comes just days after South Africa wrapped up hosting this year's event. The U. S. president made this ann

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Nov 27 2025FINANCE

UK's Budget: Short-Term Wins, Long-Term Worries

The UK's recent budget announcement brought some good news, but it also raised some concerns. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves proudly declared that the country's finances are doing better than expected. This means the government has more money to work with than anticipated. However, this good news mi

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Nov 27 2025FINANCE

UK's 2025 Budget: Tax Hikes and Freezes Explained

The UK's finance minister, Rachel Reeves, recently shared a budget plan that includes several tax changes. These changes aim to bring in more money for the government. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) shared some details ahead of time, calling it a "technical error" later. One big change

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

National Parks: New Fees for Foreign Tourists

The U. S. government has decided to charge foreign visitors more to enter national parks. This change is part of a plan to make sure Americans pay less while visitors from other countries help cover the costs of maintaining these parks. The idea is to use the extra money from these fees to improve

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