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Treasury officials mull one-off break from pensions triple lock

Government insiders believe they can justify ‘tweaking’ formula that decides pension increase in order to save £1bn

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023

Are the triple lock’s days numbered? Labour refuses to commit to key pension policy

Pensioners set for bumper pay rise – but cabinet minister says floor on payments ‘not sustainable’ in the long-term

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

William Hague calls for end to ‘runaway train’ of pension triple lock

Former Tory leader says it is time to stop party’s adherence to policy, amid reports some in government are considering changes

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023

UK should set up ‘national lab’ to become world leader in AI – Blair and Hague

Britain should push for a new UN framework on urgent safeguards for the technology along with the US and other allies, a report has concluded.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023

Government must ‘speed up and scale up’ AI in education – Lord Hague

The former Conservative Party leader spoke at the Times Education Summit on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

‘We’re both romantic about what politics can be’: Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart on their double act

To judge by the huge success of their podcast The Rest Is Politics, the UK still has an appetite for political ideas and debate. But how do the Labour stalwart and the Tory maverick really get on?

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023

Who would replace Suella Braverman? Latest odds as Rishi Sunak ponders home secretary’s future

As the prime minister mulls over what comes next for Braverman, Paddy Power gives prospects on potential replacements

Evening Standard · May 23, 2023

Small boats law ‘a race to bottom’, says refugee, baroness and ex-adviser

A REFUGEE and former adviser to then-foreign secretary William Hague has branded Government plans to tackle the small boats crisis “a race to the…

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023

Using AI near nuclear weapons could destroy ‘whole of humanity,’ warns ex-Tory leader William Hague

AI must not be used near nuclear weapons as this would risk the destruction of the “whole of humanity,” former Tory leader William Hague warned on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · May 2, 2023

Women’s Institute must ‘get over and get used to’ welcoming trans women, says ex-Tory leader William Hague

Lord Hague said transgender people are ‘part of our society now’ and the Women’s Institute should ‘welcome new people’

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023