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Starmer has until May to turn things around, say MPs and unions Summary MPs and union figures are warning that Keir Starmer and Labour face a critical deadline in May to improve their standing with voters. The article reports mounting internal pressure for clearer messaging and sharper electoral strategy ahead of key tests. While details […]

Assessing Predictor Robustness in Healthcare Consumer Research: A Bayesian Model Averaging Approach Summary This study applies Bayesian Model Averaging (BMA) to test which service-design elements in diabetes education are robust predictors of consumer outcomes. Using data from diabetes education programmes at six hospitals, the authors compare relational quality (trust in health educators), types of knowledge […]

ECB rate cuts at ‘or very close to’ end, says Austria’s central bank governor Summary Austria’s central bank governor said the European Central Bank’s recent cycle of interest-rate cuts is “at or very close to” its end. His remarks suggest policymakers see limited room for further easing after this year’s reductions and that future moves […]

Russia uses priests and bots to sway election, says Moldovan president Summary The Moldovan president has accused Russia of mounting a coordinated influence campaign ahead of national elections, using a mix of Orthodox priests and automated social media accounts to favour pro‑Russian candidates and shape public opinion. The allegation highlights an intertwining of religious influence […]

How Emmanuel Macron’s France became Europe’s fiscal problem child Summary The Financial Times piece traces how France, under Emmanuel Macron, moved from being a comparatively stable eurozone economy to a standout fiscal concern for Europe. It argues that a mix of sustained high public spending, politically difficult reform choices, tax cuts and weaker-than-expected savings measures […]

Spanish airport owner accuses Ryanair of ‘lies’ over flight cuts Summary Spain’s airports operator has publicly accused Ryanair of lying about the reasons for planned flight reductions, setting up a high-profile dispute between a major low-cost carrier and the country’s airport owner. The row centres on contrasting accounts of demand and capacity decisions, with potential […]