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‘Political Band-Aid’: cutting Australia’s fuel excise could make petrol shortages worse, economists say

Fuel tax cuts also risk adding to inflation by enabling some households with enough income to spend more

The Guardian - AU

Tory bid to scrap fuel duty increase defeated in the Commons

Prices have been driven up following the US-Israel attacks on Iran.

Evening Standard

One in 14 children who die in England have parents who are closely related, study finds

Experts say risk of serious genetic illness behind higher death rate

The Independent UK

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Kemi fails to resist the cheap shot as she backs Trump on Chagos Islands

Tory leader tries to score points by siding with out-of-control president hellbent on destroying Nato and Europe

The Guardian - UK

Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch trade jibes over defections at PMQs

The Prime Minister teased the Conservative leader over Robert Jenrick’s defection to Reform UK last week.

Evening Standard

How would a Trump takeover of the Fed affect Australia?

Central banks are given independence so they can make unpopular, inflation-beating decisions on interest rates

The Guardian - AU

Sticky inflation cruels chances of interest rate relief

Borrowers face the possibility of interest rates going up rather than down again after the Reserve Bank held steady following a spike in inflation.

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Tapped out: cash advocates suss on mandate plan

The federal government's planned cash mandate will ensure an ongoing place for hard currency but cash advocates say its a step towards a tap-only society.

AAP

Albanese’s critical minerals deal isn’t good economics – but in Trump and Xi’s new world, bargaining chips matter

Though the dollar benefits may not outweigh the cost on Australia’s new mining agreement with the US, experts say it couldn’t have gone any better

The Guardian - AU

The benefits & negatives of cousin marriage as NHS gives guidance

As the NHS faces backlash following first cousin marriage guidance, here’s a guide to the debate around the controversial practice

Evening Standard

NHS faces backlash over guidance extolling benefits of first-cousin marriage despite increased risk of birth defects

Tory MP Richard Holden said the NHS should ‘stop taking the knee to damaging and oppressive cultural practices’

Evening Standard

AI financial advice not always right on the money

As Australians take up artificial intelligence tools for financial guidance, experts say people should remain cautious of the advice.

AAP

‘Some brass neck’: Rayner’s allies rebuke Cleverly over council tax criticisms

Labour source says questions around deputy PM’s new seaside flat are motivated by political opportunism

The Guardian - UK

Commuters playing loud music to face ‘swift justice’ under Tories’ proposal

The shadow transport secretary said passengers should not have to ‘endure somebody else’s choice of crap music’

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Evening Standard

People blasting music on trains and buses must face ‘swift justice’, say Tories

Shadow transport secretary Richard Holden said journeys should be free from the blight of antisocial noise.

Evening Standard

Badenoch and Cleverly attack Labour housing record after Tory reshuffle

The shadow housing secretary promised that ‘under Kemi’s leadership, I am ready to lead the fight’ over new homes in the capital.

Evening Standard

Badenoch vows ‘mission of renewal’ as Cleverly returns in Tory reshuffle

The former foreign secretary will shadow Angela Rayner in the housing, communities and local government brief.

The Conversation

Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt is ‘scared’ about Australia’s research capacity – this is why

On Wednesday, Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt and economics professor Richard Holden gave a joint address to the National Press Club in Canberra. Their key message? Australia isn’t spending enough money on university research.

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Trump's attacks on academia offers chance for Australia

Australia could seize on talent from the world's top universities as US president Donald Trump's threats against American institutions drives researchers away.

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Tory MP Slams Labour for Snubbing Middlesex Day Tradition

The Union Jack isn’t the only flag sparking political heat in Westminster. Middlesex Day, which honours the bravery of British troops at the Battle of Albuhera against Napoleon.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer digs himself into a hole in Tirana while Tories froth about a flag

Keir was supposed to be here for a deal on an asylum returns hub but his towering host had a surprise in store

The Fashion Central

“Always So Hostile”: Bridget Phillipson Explodes at Tory MP in Heated Live TV Clash

Things got seriously tense on live TV as Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson clashed with Tory MP Richard Holden in a fiery panel debate over the local elections.

The Guardian - UK

UK politics: Badenoch calls for broader review of equality and gender recognition laws – as it happened

‘These laws were written 20 years ago plus when the world was different,’ Tory leader says

The Guardian - AU

Trump tariffs send ASX tumbling and raise expectations of further interest rate cuts this year

Australian stock market follows Wall Street lower with benchmark S&P/ASX 200 shedding almost 3% value since ‘liberation day’ tariffs unveiled

AAP

No respite from tax burden on younger workers in budget

Young income earners will be increasingly called upon to fund rising public spending unless structural tax reforms are made in the next term of government.

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