Commuters in London face more disruption as a second 24-hour Tube strike starts later this week.

No further talks have taken place to settle the dispute and drivers in the RMT union are set to continue industrial action.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says this is likely to frustrate commuters. 

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Commuters in London face more disruption as a second 24-hour Tube strike starts later this week.
No further talks have taken place to settle the dispute and drivers in the RMT union are set to continue industrial action.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says this is likely to frustrate commuters.&nbsp;
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the second Tube strike set to impact London commuters

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Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has taken a swing at the Government's $70 million major events fund - while seemingly revealing its spend on bringing Robbie Williams here this year.

Eden Park chief executive Nick Sautner says he can't confirm that figure and Wayne Brown's comments are disappointing.

"The mayor - part of his role is to advocate for our city.  Now, I’m not privy to the investment level. What I am privy to is the fact that the Government took a leadership position on getting major events back into the country."

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Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has taken a swing at the Government's $70 million major events fund - while seemingly revealing its spend on bringing Robbie Williams here this year.
Eden Park chief executive Nick Sautner says he can't confirm that figure and Wayne Brown's comments are disappointing.
"The mayor - part of his role is to advocate for our city. &nbsp;Now, I’m not privy to the investment level. What I am privy to is the fact that the Government took a leadership position on getting major events back into the country."
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Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO responds to mayor Wayne Brown's comments on events funding

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There's ongoing speculation about Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership future, and it's looking more likely challengers could appear.

Health Minister Wes Streeting's allies have claimed he's looking to launch a contest for Starmer's job.

UK correspondent Enda Brady explained further.

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There's ongoing speculation about Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership future, and it's looking more likely challengers could appear.
Health Minister Wes Streeting's allies have claimed he's looking to launch a contest for Starmer's job.
UK correspondent Enda Brady explained further.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Wes Streeting reportedly challenging Starmer for leadership

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Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are among the weight-loss drugs that more people are taking - but questions have been raised about their economic impacts.

These drugs will also have an impact on other sectors, including healthcare and food, and research is still ongoing. 

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further.

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Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are among the weight-loss drugs that more people are taking - but questions have been raised about their economic impacts.
These drugs will also have an impact on other sectors, including healthcare and food, and research is still ongoing.&nbsp;
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the impact of weight-loss drugs on the economy

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the second Tube strike set to impact London commuters

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