government
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A Scottish government spokesperson said it recognised the pressures facing councils, and it would continue to work with local authorities to ensure people get high quality public services.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
—Yields on U.K. government bonds, or gilts, climbed after the U.S. and Iran launched a fresh wave of attacks on Wednesday, raising concerns about an escalation in the conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The government has raised the housebuilding target for Somerset to 75,000 homes over the next 20 years.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Worried about the impact on the all-important tourist industry, the government ordered the scene of the attack to be cleaned up as quickly as possible.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
In the months that followed the Fukushima Daiichi meltdown, when other reactors around Japan went offline for maintenance, the government withheld approval for them to reactivate.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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Tax Day Words
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