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John Healey appointed UK Chancellor of the Exchequer
Guardian WorldLO·GB·about 18 hours ago
The UK government has appointed John Healey as Chancellor, signaling a focus on reindustrialization and social policy shifts. Healey faces the challenge of balancing VAT reductions on energy with maintaining market discipline amid a cooling inflation environment.
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The US and Iran are engaged in direct kinetic exchanges, with the US conducting sustained strikes against Iranian targets and Iran retaliating with missile attacks on US forces. Maritime hostilities persist in the Red Sea despite diplomatic efforts, indicating a disconnect between rhetoric and operational posture. Brent crude prices have surpassed $95, reflecting increased geopolitical risk premiums.