Mon, December 2, 2024

by: Brian Stokes

Government must invest in social care in this Budget

by: Brian Stokes

Migrant arrests at US borders with Mexico and Canada fell in November, senior official says

The number of migrants caught illegally crossing the U.S. borders with Mexico and Canada fell in November, a senior U.S. border official told Reuters, part of a months-long trend that undercuts President-elect Donald Trump's claim illegal immigration is out of control.

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Exclusive: Bangladesh halves power buying from India's Adani amid payment dispute

Bangladesh has halved the power it buys from neighbouring India's Adani Power, citing lower winter demand, government officials told Reuters on Monday, amid disagreements over dues running into hundreds of millions of dollars.

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European Stocks Shake Off French Politics, Stellantis to Rise

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Column: Tulsi Gabbard as intelligence czar? The Trump Cabinet pick most likely to fail

Trump forgave Tulsi Gabbard for calling him "Saudia Arabia's bitch" and picked her for national intelligence chief. But will the Senate play along?

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French government on brink of collapse over budget stand-off

Barnier warned that toppling the government could cause a "big storm and very serious turbulence" in financial markets. Some analysts believe that France is heading for a debt crisis reminiscent of the near implosion of the eurozone in 2012, when Greece was forced to seek a bailout from the EU and International Monetary Fund.

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Trump's Mass Deportations Will Destroy Tren De Aragua: Ex-ICE Director

Trump's mass deportation policy could spell the end for the Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua, according to former ICE director Ronald Vitiello.

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Sinn Fein's all-island strategy 'looks distinctly implausible' after general election failure - Ulster academic

A leading Ulster University academic has said Sinn Fein's attempts to run an all-Ireland political strategy "looks distinctly implausible" given the very different directions the electorate on either side of the border are going.

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Shinde's son Shrikant denies rumours of seeking Maharashtra deputy CM's post, says he won't join new government

Writing on X, Shrikant Shinde addressed the rumours, stating that he had previously declined an opportunity to work in the union cabinet after the LS polls

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Jubilation As Tinubu-led Govt Launches Free Bus Ride for Residents in Abuja

The government, through President Tinubu's Renewed Hope initiative, has launched free rides in Abuja for 40 days. FG handed 15 CNG-powered buses to transport unions.

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Gathoni Wamuchomba named best MP nationally at Jamhuri Awards: "A win for me"

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has expressed joy after being recognised as the best lawmaker at the Jamhuri Awards both nationally and at the county levels.

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Bungoma bishop receives KSh 5m donation from Ruto, vows to keep it: "Siwezi rudisha"

Bungoma Diocese Bishop George Mechumo dismissed criticism against church donations, asserting that such contributions are vital for advancing the church's mission.

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Amid worry about Trump, calls for career Justice Dept. staff to stay

Attorney General Merrick Garland and other top officials are urging career staffers to stay at the Justice Department during a second Trump administration.

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Hunter Biden Pardon Starting From 2014 Raises Burisma Questions

President Joe Biden's pardon of his son covers the period when he joined the board at the Ukrainian energy company.

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These RI Republicans are lining up for jobs in the Trump administration

There will be several high-profile spots up for grabs with a Trump presidency, as well as hundreds of others in the Plum Book.

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Joe Biden issues 'full and unconditional' pardon for son Hunter despite previous pledges not to

Joe Biden issues 'full and unconditional' pardon for son Hunter despite previous pledges not to - President Biden said: 'I believe in the justice system, but as I have wrestled with this, I also belie

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Politics a 'sea of unsatisfied souls': Nitin Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari stated that politics is a challenging field where individuals are often unhappy and seeking higher positions. Speaking at a book launch, he highlighted the importance of understanding the 'art of living' to navigate life's challenges.

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Military rule is on the rise in Africa - nothing good came from it in the past

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Places of Worship Act must be implemented in letter and spirit: Congress

Jairam Ramesh says oral observations made by ex-CJI D.Y. Chandrachud in May 2022 seem to have opened a "Pandora's box"

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Trump Doubles Down on Defiance After the Collapse of the Matt Gaetz Selection

President-elect Donald J. Trump's decision to install Kash Patel as F.B.I. director indicates that he remains undaunted by Washington resistance as he appoints ideological warriors, conspiracy theorists and even relatives.

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Trump's promised tariffs sow uncertainty for Kansas farmers

Incoming President Donald Trump wants to enact protectionist trade policies to boost U.S. industries. It could be a destabilizing factor for Kansas agriculture.

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Laws on immigration, masking and more take effect Dec. 1 in NC. Here's what they do.

New laws taking effect include requirements for sheriffs to comply with immigration detainers, restrictions on mask use for health and safety, and changes in juvenile justice.

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Delhi assembly polls: AAP faces tough battle as BJP, Congress gear up for three-cornered fight

The BJP was in power in Delhi between 1993 and 1998 and has given three Chief Ministers — Sahib Singh Verma, Madan Lal Khurana and Sushma Swaraj — during that period. The Delhi voters, however, in 1998,

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Royal Navy told to 'patrol Channel, return migrants to France and destroy dinghies'

When migrants and people smugglers get the message the English Channel is closed they will stop using the route, a military expert claims.

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Nirmala Sitharaman and Vijay Rupani are BJP's central observers for Maharashtra

Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule has said that the oath-taking ceremony of the new Mahayuti government will take place on December 5 evening at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai.

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Eknath Shinde's power play and 'home' truths

Eknath Shinde pushes for the home department amid power shifts in Maharashtra, while speculation rises on the new finance minister and leadership changes

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Minister does not rule out jail for landlords who miss cladding targets

Dangerous cladding will be fixed on all high-rise buildings on government schemes within the next five years, ministers are expected to pledge on Monday.

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Democrats are turning to governors to block Trump and be the party's faces ahead of 2028

Democrats are turning to governors to block Trump and be the party's faces ahead of 2028 - With major deportation push on the horizon, state leaders prepare to lead a second resistance against a Trump

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Euro drops vs strengthening dollar, French politics weigh

The euro dropped on Monday versus a strengthening U.S. dollar on growing concerns about a possible government collapse in France, which would stall plans to curb a burgeoning budget deficit.The risk p

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Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi questions Shinde's intentions, asks BJP on Maharashtra CM

MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has questioned the intentions of caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the BJP over the Chief Minister's post in Maharashtra. Further, she asked that it is all going to be run from the headquarters of the BJP?

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Amirudin reappointed Selangor PH chairman

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Shankarrao Chavan to Fadnavis, Maharashtra CMs who had to give up post & settle for a downgrade

There have been many tall leaders who have first served as CM and then taken up relatively junior positions in the government to accommodate political compulsions from time to time.

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Kash Patel will expose America's 'two-tiered' justice system

Comedian Alex Stein has praised President-elect Donald Trump's appointment of former national security official and loyalist Kash Patel as the head of the FBI.

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PM Modi to watch Sabarmati Report at 4 pm in Parliament

PM Modi to watch the Sabarmati report at 4 p.m. today, focusing on 2002 Gujarat incident.

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Election 2024 live updates: Stephen Donnelly loses seat as count enters final stretch

The big news over night was Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly losing his Dáil seat after being eliminated in Wicklow. Taoiseach Simon Harris's running mate Edward Timmins was deemed elected at 5.25am without reaching the quota after benefiting enormously from a huge surplus from Harris, who topped the poll with more than 5,000 votes to spare.

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Free vaccine to protect Qld mums and kids from RSV

Pregnant Queenslanders can now be vaccinated against a potentially deadly respiratory virus for free under a $13.5m state government program.

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Bernie Sanders praises DOGE boss Elon Musk over defense spending

Bernie Sanders praises DOGE boss Elon Musk over defense spending - The veteran Democratic Senator, from Vermont, tweeted criticism for the department on Sunday, claiming it had managed to 'lose track

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Politics a 'sea of unsatisfied souls': Gadkari

NAGPUR: Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said politics is a "sea of unsatisfied souls" where every person is sad and aspiring for a higher post than his current position. Life is a game of compromises,

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'No difference between India and Bangladesh': Mehbooba Mufti's remark sparks row

The PDP chief said that if Bangladesh committed atrocities against its minorities, and if India did the same, how could India be different from Bangladesh?

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SA takes G20 helm amid global political instability and shifting world order

South Africa's G20 presidency - the first for an African nation - may perhaps be the most challenging yet, given the broader political climate.

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Irish Incumbents Set to Hold Power, Bucking Global Vote Trend

Ireland's dominant political parties appear to have bucked the global trend of frustrated voters ousting incumbents, helped in part by a large pile of cash at their disposal to back election promises.

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Politics latest: Ministers vow to take 'decisive action' on dangerous cladding

Dangerous cladding will be fixed on all high-rise buildings on government schemes within the next five years, ministers are expected to pledge on Monday.

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GPU's actions a step towards restoring the integrity of local government in KZN

KZN's local government faces a turning point as recent actions against corruption aim to rebuild trust and accountability.

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Annamalai on actor Vijay's party TVK's foray into politics: Khichdi politics

Speaking at a conclave in Coimbatore, Annamalai dismissed TVK's ideological approach as "khichdi politics," referring to its blend of various political philosophies.

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Centre holds as FF and FG preferred by majority in stable economic situation

Exit poll data showed that almost two-thirds of people said their economic situation had either remained stable or improved over the past 12 months

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Govt moves to boost MCMC's powers, enforce stricter oversight, accountability and clearer separation of roles

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — The government today tabled a Bill to amend the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Act 1998 or Act 589. The proposed amendments seek to make changes to the composition of the commission, to expand the ...

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John Dean Reveals 1 Biden Move That Could Doom Trump's 'Revenge' Plot

The Watergate figure said the president could "take the wind" out of Trump's plans for revenge and retribution with a stroke of his pen.

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A power vacuum in Gaza could empower warlords and gangs

Since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas, the war in the Gaza Strip has been dogged by a persistent question: What happens after the conflict ends?

Government must invest in social care in this Budget

Good decisions about allocating public funds need clear understanding of consequences, not generalised fear coated in warm words. So here goes.

The article from The Herald Scotland discusses the urgent need for increased government investment in social care, highlighting the sector's current crisis due to underfunding and understaffing. It points out that despite the critical role social care plays in supporting the NHS and the broader community, the sector has been historically undervalued and under-resourced. The piece argues that without significant financial intervention, the quality of care will deteriorate further, leading to increased pressure on hospitals, longer waiting times, and poorer outcomes for patients. It calls for a comprehensive funding strategy to not only address immediate staffing shortages but also to ensure long-term sustainability and improvement in care quality, emphasizing that social care should be seen as an investment in public health rather than a cost.

Read the Full heraldscotland Article at:
https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24756545.government-must-invest-social-care-budget/