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  • Saturday, 28 May, 2022
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    Russian president says Moscow could end blockade of Odesa if sanctions are lifted

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    The culture of Downing Street reflects this prime minister’s casual attitude to rules

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    Michelle Bachelet’s Uyghur human rights investigation has been stymied by Beijing and expediency

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    Official’s comments come amid mounting criticism of authorities’ handling of Uvalde school shooting

  • Friday, 27 May, 2022
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  • Friday, 27 May, 2022
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    Rishi Sunak’s support for households is welcome, but windfall taxes are a bad policy

  • Friday, 27 May, 2022
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  • Thursday, 26 May, 2022
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    North Sea operators warn of reduced investment and output

    Oil and gas producers react with dismay to Sunak’s ‘multiyear’ windfall tax

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