John Swinney calls for ‘substantial support’ with energy bills in UK Budget

The First Minister challenged the Chancellor to use Wednesday’s keynote Commons statement to follow through on Labour’s 2024 election manifesto commitment to reduce energy bills by £300.

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Netanyahu or Eisenkot? Israel's election leaves Herzog with an impossible choice - comment

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With Likud emerging as the largest party but Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc ahead in the initial exit polls, the president faces a difficult decision over who should be given the first opportunity.

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Israeli Exit Polls Show Netanyahu Bloc Short of Majority as Opposition, Arab Parties Gain Ground

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JERUSALEM - Israel's wartime election appeared deadlocked on Tuesday, exit polls showed, a potential setback for veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if the projections hold, with neither side having a clear path to power but rival Gadi Eisenkot's larger bloc potentially giving him the first chance to form a government.

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Netanyahu Not Out, Arab Surge, & Record Turnout: 5 Biggest Takeaways From Israel Election Day And Exit Polls

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Israel’s parliamentary election ended in a political cliffhanger Tuesday night as initial exit polls showed neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his chief rival, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, securing a governing majority amid a surge in support for Arab parties.

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Queensland parliament updates: Top justice, rights figures pan cut to bail service

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Before the week’s parliamentary sitting kicks off this afternoon, high-profile figures voice their concerns about a state government funding cut.

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Dateline pledges to deliver US gold vision of late chairman

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Dateline Resources has vowed to advance its billion-dollar Colosseum gold project in California following the passing of longtime chairman Mark Johnson.

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Political future of Israel hangs in the balance

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The political future of Israel remains unclear, with exit polls suggesting no clear winner from the nation's election.

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