British farmers say they will be forced to sell farms under inheritance tax reforms.


Alasdair Soussi is a freelance journalist, who has worked across Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
British farmers say they will be forced to sell farms under inheritance tax reforms.

Labour government’s decision to scrap a winter allowance for elderly people to meet heating costs was met with outrage.

What is the scandal about, who is under investigation and what does it mean for the ruling Conservative Party?
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Although independence remains a popular idea, Labour is viewed by many as the strongest party to oust the Conservatives.

Labour’s leader Keir Starmer has been accused of purging left-wing members of his party ahead of the general election.

Mild-mannered 60-year-old Swinney, who joined the SNP at 15, is the party’s third leader in 14 months.
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Analysts say the Scottish National Party is in crisis mode after the 39-year-old politician steps down.

Two decades since images of Iraqi men being abused by US soldiers shocked the world, victims still seeking justice.
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Brexit spelled the end of EU subsidies, leaving farmers with ‘raw deal’ from the UK government.

Lancet report says Western countries will be forced to open borders wide to migration if economies are to survive.
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