Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that the government would remove Value‑Added Tax (VAT) from household electricity bills ahead of his first cabinet meeting.
Foreign policy
Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that the government would remove Value‑Added Tax (VAT) from household electricity bills ahead of his first cabinet meeting. The fiscal move is intended to ease the cost‑of‑living pressure on households, with the savings earmarked to replace funding for a previously rolled‑out digital identification scheme.
Developing high confidence Jul 21, 2026, 10:44 AM UTC
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Crypto markets
London Stock Exchange to introduce nonstop trading next year Reported by Moneyweb and Financial Post. First detected July 21, 2026 at 09:04 UTC.
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India tunnel blast kills 10 workers, leaves at least 15 trapped Reported by South China Morning Post and Daily Maverick. First detected July 21, 2026 at 09:06 UTC.
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A Moroccan man died while being restrained by police in Bologna, prompting violent protests in the city. Image: france24.com via source articleGeneral News
Moroccan Man Dies in Police Custody, Sparking Violent Protests in Bologna A Moroccan man died while being restrained by police in Bologna, prompting violent protests in the city.
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Ann Widdecombe’s cause of death yet to be established, inquest hears Reported by Home | Mail Online and The Independent. First detected July 21, 2026 at 09:30 UTC.
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We’ll talk to terrorists to end insecurity — Kwankwaso Reported by Tribune Online and Information Nigeria. First detected July 21, 2026 at 08:20 UTC.
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Man stabs tourists near the Acropolis in Greece Reported by PerthNow and South China Morning Post. First detected July 21, 2026 at 06:36 UTC.
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Killer handed woman's family an 'eternal life sentence' Reported by PerthNow and Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News. First detected July 21, 2026 at 05:00 UTC.
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Nicaragua will no longer hold elections, president says Reported by South China Morning Post and Legit.ng. First detected July 21, 2026 at 07:48 UTC.
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Burnham cuts taxes on energy bills to ease cost-of-living burden Reported by Moneyweb and Financial Post. First detected July 21, 2026 at 06:34 UTC.
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Geopolitics
India summons Russian diplomat after four Indian seafarers killed in strike near Ukraine's Odesa Reported by India News and Financial Post. First detected July 21, 2026 at 06:44 UTC.
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