The UK Government has announced the police will be given powers to put conditions on repeat protests.

This follows last weekend's pro-Palestinian demonstration in London, which saw almost 500 people arrested.

UK correspondent Gail Downey explained further.

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The UK Government has announced the police will be given powers to put conditions on repeat protests.
This follows last weekend's pro-Palestinian demonstration in London, which saw almost 500 people arrested.
UK correspondent Gail Downey explained further.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Gail Downey: UK correspondent on the police cracking down on ongoing protests

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ACT has announced their new transport infrastructure policy barring public art being funded from transport budgets, and requiring the “lowest-cost safe option” for new transport projects to be publicised alongside the preferred option.

The party gave examples, including the nearly $631,000 spent on a 12m-high sculpture at the Piarere roundabout on the Waikato Expressway.

ACT infrastructure spokesperson Simon Court told Heather du Plessis-Allan "we've spent years essentially turning good roads into a philosophy seminar."

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ACT has announced their new transport infrastructure policy barring public art being funded from transport budgets, and requiring the “lowest-cost safe option” for new transport projects to be publicised alongside the preferred option.
The party gave examples, including the nearly $631,000 spent on a 12m-high sculpture at the Piarere roundabout on the Waikato Expressway.
ACT infrastructure spokesperson Simon Court told Heather du Plessis-Allan "we've spent years essentially turning good roads into a philosophy seminar."
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Simon Court: ACT infrastructure spokesman says 'lowest-cost safe option' will be prioritised

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Londoners are now able to hire driverless taxis, with  rides in Wayve’s autonomous vehicles available through the Uber app.

The chances of landing one will be slim at this stage, as there's only 15 vehicles so far licensed.

UK correspondent Enda Brady also revealed that the cars will come with a licensed human driver sitting in the front seat to take the controls if the need arises. 

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Londoners are now able to hire driverless taxis, with &nbsp;rides in Wayve’s autonomous vehicles available through the Uber app.
The chances of landing one will be slim at this stage, as there's only 15 vehicles so far licensed.
UK correspondent Enda Brady also revealed that the cars will come with a licensed human driver sitting in the front seat to take the controls if the need arises.&nbsp;
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the launch of robotaxis in London

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Long-term Government borrowing costs have hit significantly high levels all over the world, and experts are discussing the long-term implications of this.

The US, Japan, Germany and many other countries have reached the highest levels of Government debt in nearly two decades, inspiring economists to coin the term 'debt doom loop'.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.

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Long-term Government borrowing costs have hit significantly high levels all over the world, and experts are discussing the long-term implications of this.
The US, Japan, Germany and many other countries have reached the highest levels of Government debt in nearly two decades, inspiring economists to coin the term 'debt doom loop'.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the concerns raised over growing Government debts

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Gail Downey: UK correspondent on the police cracking down on ongoing protests

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