Millions of public sector workers in the UK are anticipated to receive an above-inflation pay rise after a prolonged period of wage restraint, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to endorse the recommendations of pay review bodies.
Claims by Rachel Reeves of a £20 billion black hole in Britain’s finances have been declared a con aimed at justifying big tax rises, with the new Chancellor set to outline the financial damage and the alleged funding gap for meeting manifesto pledges.
French authorities are investigating the potential involvement of far-left groups and possible Kremlin connections in the pre-dawn arson attacks that disrupted the transport infrastructure ahead of the Paris Olympics, raising concerns over the safety and security of the upcoming Games.
French railways experienced severe disruption due to a series of arson attacks just hours before the Olympic Games opening ceremony, leading to chaos for travellers despite the successful event.