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Environment secretary defends Rishi Sunak’s decision not to go to conference in Sharm el-Sheikh • UK politics live – latest news updates King Charles is free to decide whether or not he should attend the Cop27 climate summit, the new environment secretary, Thérèse Coffey, has said as she defended the decision of the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, not to go. Sunak, the third British prime minister in seven weeks, has come under scrutiny from opposition ministers and environmental groups who called the decision not to attend Cop27 a “failure” and brings government commitments to prioritise net zero and tackling the…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Friday’s front pages feature a variety of stories – including the latest from UK politics, royal news and the upcoming world cup.  Tax increases and spending cuts The FT leads with the government’s consideration of £50bn worth of tax increases and spending cuts “to fill a gaping hole in the public finances.” The paper says ministers hope the measures won’t have to be implemented in full. Sources describe the economic outlook as “bleak” after they were given “weak” forecasts by the Office of Budget Responsibility. The Daily Telegraph says an expansion of the windfall…

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Five metro mayors issue statement calling for government action after thousands of late cancellations Metro mayors have called on the government to act urgently to address the “serious damage” caused by failing train operators in the north. The call came as official figures showed complaints about TransPennine Express (TPE) services trebling this year, and Avanti West Coast continuing to lead the way for dissatisfaction among big operators. Continue reading… ​Five metro mayors issue statement calling for government action after thousands of late cancellationsMetro mayors have called on the government to act urgently to address the “serious damage” caused by failing…

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