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Summary

The UK government plans to sell unused public property and ban non-essential consultants to help fix budget problems. In the US, Vice-President Kamala Harris has raised a large amount of money early in her election campaign, showing signs of gaining on President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, tensions rise in the Middle East after a rocket attack killed children, with the US calling for Israel to act carefully.

Key Facts

  • The UK chancellor will announce selling Ministry of Defence, NHS, and Network Rail land to improve finances.
  • There will be a ban on hiring consultants for non-essential work in the UK government.
  • The UK Treasury denies plans for a return to austerity but aims to fix 14 years of unpaid financial promises.
  • US Vice-President Kamala Harris raised $200 million in the first week of her campaign, more than Biden or President Trump in June.
  • The US urges Israel to be cautious after a rocket attack killed 12 children in the Golan Heights.
  • The UK faces potential strikes by GPs, which could disrupt up to three million appointments monthly.
  • Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty won a silver medal, narrowly missing gold by two hundredths of a second.
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