The prime minister says the ‘absolutely massive’ move would protect thousands of jobs The prime minister, Andy Burnham, has confirmed a new partnership between the government and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to take local control of bus services in the region. Burnham said the “a...
David Pocock says legislation still includes ‘indiscriminate cut’ impacting thousands of participants but will pass lower house on Wednesday Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The government’s controversial NDIS bill will pass after “substantial” amendments were agreed t...
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South Africa hosted a gathering of leaders from the southern African regional bloc amid xenophobic violence and anti-migrant protests. As the continent’s wealthiest country, South Africa has long attracted migrants, but it faces an unemployment rate of over 30 percent and deep-seated inequalitie...
Today’s contests will help shape the fiercely contested midterms this fall to determine control of Congress Sign up for the US Breaking News email Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Attention turns to Florida and Alaska, where primaries later on Tuesday will highlight Republican-led...
Three states are holding primaries on Tuesday, with Florida deciding their nominees for both governor and for Senate.