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The UK government has an almighty allostatic load

Metro

Metro

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June 22, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Name Calling

It's weighing heavy.

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Technique: Name Calling
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Coda Story

left

· Jul 8, 2026

Holding the U.S. to account, Tether exits EU & Congo’s conflict coltan

The United Kingdom has taken over the presidency of the Financial Action Task Force, the global standard-setter on tackling money laundering, and seems determined to keep calm and carry on despite the gigantic Donald Trump-sized hole being blasted in everything it’s trying to do. The new president of the Financial Action Task Force is Giles The post Holding the U.S. to account, Tether exits EU Congo’s conflict coltan appeared first on Coda Story.

GB News

lean right

· Jul 7, 2026

POLL OF THE DAY: Is Britain's benefits bill out of control? VOTE NOW

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Egypt Independent

lean right

· Jun 23, 2026

Why can’t Britain hold on to prime ministers? It’s the economy

London — “It’s the economy, stupid!” The catchphrase made famous by Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign springs to mind when considering the instability that seems to have become a feature of Britain’s political life. The United Kingdom is on course for its sixth prime minister in some seven years, as one political leader after another proves The post Why can’t Britain hold on to prime ministers? It’s the economy appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Irish News

center

· Jul 6, 2026

Scotland needs a Good Friday Agreement-style mechanism to trigger an independence referendum, says Holyrood minister

The SNP’s Stephen Gethins argues that the United Kingdom is a ‘failing state’

Daily Mail

right

· Jul 8, 2026

Britain just can't afford up to £100m a year to give round-the-clock protection to what will soon be NINE living ex-prime ministers: DAI DAVIES

Britain just can't afford up to £100m a year to give round-the-clock protection to what will soon be NINE living ex-prime ministers: DAI DAVIES

Reuters

center

· Jun 23, 2026

Can anyone fix Britain?

Prime ministers come and go but the UK’s problems stay the same — stagnant growth, rising debt, and a political system running out of patience. Is anyone able to turn Britain around? Peter Devlin takes a look. https://reut.rs/4w5cM2v #starmer #uk #britain #primeminister #burnham

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Politics · 4
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World · 1

Related coverage for "The UK government has an almighty allostatic load": Coda Story — Holding the U.S. to account, Tether exits EU & Congo’s conflict coltan. GB News — POLL OF THE DAY: Is Britain's benefits bill out of control? VOTE NOW. Egypt Independent — Why can’t Britain hold on to prime ministers? It’s the economy. Irish News — Scotland needs a Good Friday Agreement-style mechanism to trigger an independence referendum, says Holyrood minister. Daily Mail — Britain just can't afford up to £100m a year to give round-the-clock protection to what will soon be NINE living ex-prime ministers: DAI DAVIES. Reuters — Can anyone fix Britain?