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Reform UK’s ‘Doge’ unit yet to carry out any council audits
Party promised six months ago that a specialist team would tackle wasteful spending in local government
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US inflation rises less than expected to 3% in September
Figure paves way for expected Fed rate cut next week
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French Socialists threaten to topple government over wealth tax
Olivier Faure gives prime minister ultimatum to increase taxes on country’s wealthiest or face no-confidence vote
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Turkish court dismisses case to oust opposition leader
Stocks rally more than 4% as investors hope ruling will ease political tension in country
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EU accuses Meta of failing to police illegal content online
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Labour’s Caerphilly humiliation is a bad omen
Result shows how Reform’s polarising nature may also be its weakness
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UK retail sales unexpectedly rise by 0.5% in September
Boost to economy comes ahead of expected tough Budget next month
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NatWest raises outlook after profits jump almost a third
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