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A new internship initiative for civil service roles will be exclusively available to students from working-class backgrounds as part of efforts to ensure government offices more closely represent the nation, officials have announced. The program will offer paid government positions to undergraduates from lower-income households. Eligibility will be determined by

Wealth Tax Proposal Surfaces as Chancellor Visits Scotland As the Treasury faces increasing pressure to address the widening deficit in public finances, calls have emerged for the consideration of a wealth tax. Anneliese Dodds, a senior Labour figure who previously held a key economic role, has urged officials to engage

The Treasury Should Evaluate Wealth Tax to Address Financial Gap, Says Former Labour Official Anneliese Dodds, who previously served as shadow chancellor under Keir Starmer, has urged the government to engage in an open discussion with the public about difficult choices needed in the upcoming budget to stabilize public finances.

Extremists Using Gaming Platforms to Target Teenagers, Study Warns Research published in *Frontiers in Psychology* has revealed that extremist groups and individuals are exploiting livestream gaming platforms to recruit and radicalize vulnerable users, primarily young males. These platforms allow players to communicate in real time while gaming, making them a

Minister Rejects Claims That Recognizing Palestinian State Violates International Law Good morning. Keir Starmer has faced widespread criticism following his announcement that the UK would recognize a Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza and commits to a two-state solution—a position not supported by Benjamin Netanyahu’

Trump Lowers South Korea Tariff to 15% in New Trade Deal President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that the U.S. will impose a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea, reduced from an earlier proposed 25%, as part of an agreement easing tensions with one of America’s top