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Bloated Political Coffers, Starving Scrutiny? Parliament's Budget Prioritises Administration Over Core Duties

Bloated Political Coffers, Starving Scrutiny? Parliament's Budget Prioritises Administration Over Core Duties

As Parliament prepares to approve its policy statements guiding the 2025/26 national budget, scrutiny of its own financial plans reveals a potentially troubling trend: more money allocated to political administration than to the core legislative committees that drive parliamentary scrutiny and ov

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Tobacco Firms Clash Over Proposed Tax Hike on Cigarettes

Tobacco Firms Clash Over Proposed Tax Hike on Cigarettes

The British American Tobacco-Uganda (BAT) has urged Parliament to reconsider the Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2025, which proposes increasing taxes on cigarettes.BAT officials argued that the tax hike would not only reduce their sales but also lead to a decline in government revenue."

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Uganda's Vibrant Spirit Takes Center Stage in China

Uganda's Vibrant Spirit Takes Center Stage in China

A burst of Ugandan energy lit up Guangzhou China as the Consulate General unveiled “Bridging Tradition and Progress: A Ugandan Story”, a dynamic event that showcased Uganda’s cultural wealth, tourism appeal, and expanding economic promise.Attended by a cross-section of diplomats, inv

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White Skirts Are Trending in London, Hollywood and New York—Celebrities Are Hooked

White Skirts Are Trending in London, Hollywood and New York—Celebrities Are Hooked

If you're anything like me, the first hint of warmer weather signals one very important wardrobe shift: it's time to retire the denim (for now) and let a white cotton poplin skirt take centre stage. Lightweight, breathable and effortlessly elegant, this throw-on staple becomes the backbone of my sum

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Brian May performs with Benson Boone at Coachella following his stroke

Brian May performs with Benson Boone at Coachella following his stroke

Brian May looked the picture of health of Friday as he took to the stage at the Coachella festival, in Indio, California in the wake of his stroke. The Queen legend, 77, revealed he had been rushed to hospital following the medical emergency back in September.And Brian was on fine form as h

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Barack Obama Admits Marital Struggles After Presidency: “I’m in a Deep Deficit with Michelle”

Barack Obama Admits Marital Struggles After Presidency: “I’m in a Deep Deficit with Michelle”

WASHINGTON – Former U.S. President Barack Obama offered a rare and candid glimpse into his personal life this week, revealing ongoing efforts to reconnect with his wife, Michelle Obama, following his two terms in the White House.Sp

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Five Peterborough stories you might have missed this week

Five Peterborough stories you might have missed this week

Joanna TaylorBBC News, PeterboroughGood news for Peterborough Cathedral which can stay open seven days a week after exceeding its fundraising target, while new padel courts could open in the city. Here are five stories from Peterborough you might have missed this week. Peterborough C

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Microsoft’s Copilot AI Roasts Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, Satya Nadella on Company’s 50th Anniversary

Microsoft’s Copilot AI Roasts Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, Satya Nadella on Company’s 50th Anniversary

Microsoft celebrated its 50th anniversary with a humorous twist, as its AI assistant Copilot took center stage to roast and interview the company’s three iconic leaders—Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, and current CEO Satya Nadella. The lighthearted exchange featured playful jabs and witty one-liners,

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Katikkiro calls for dialogue among conflicting parties

Katikkiro calls for dialogue among conflicting parties

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on Ugandans, including politicians, to denounce violence and embrace dialogue as a means of resolving conflicts.His remarks came as Members of Parliament from the National Unity Platform (NUP) visited Bulange, Mengo, to purchase ki

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‘There are no winners’: global companies respond to Trump tariffs

‘There are no winners’: global companies respond to Trump tariffs

From UK tailors to Australian farmers to Irish whiskey distillers, firms reveal the impact of US measuresDonald Trump’s sweeping tariffs will upend global trade, adding costs and delays to businesses around the world and threatening a recession.The Guardian spoke to eight businesses about

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