Ben Houchen announces plan to use mayoral tax powers for direct grants to residents in Tees Valley.
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen is developing a "tax rebate scheme" that would return a portion of local tax revenue directly to residents, according to BBC News. The Conservative mayor said he is working on the initiative, which would use his office's share of tax income
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Prime Minister Burnham indicated openness to requests for a formal apology regarding historical slavery, according to the BBC.
Former President Obama's viral joke about the Cheesecake Factory has drawn criticism from the Trump administration amid midterm election concerns over affordabi
NPR reports the competitive U.S. Senate map has expanded significantly in the final days before Election Day.
Burnham says welfare spending should be cut as soon as possible, but critics say the Budget lacks reform detail.
