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Storm Boelo has tragically resulted in the deaths of two men, who were struck by falling trees, while 90,000 properties across the UK remain without power due to the widespread disruption caused by the storm.

In policy news, the government is proposing a new five-month paid internship program to help young people find employment and reduce reliance on benefits. Additionally, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey is set to unveil a £432 million funding boost aimed at tackling rough sleeping in his upcoming budget, which is expected to embrace a form of business-friendly socialism.

Other developments include Secretary of State for Defence Wes Streeting's warning that Britain must be prepared for potential warfare within the next 1,000 days. Meanwhile, underlying tensions are reportedly emerging between Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey.

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Deadly Storm Boelo Causes Fatalities and Power Outages

Storm Boelo has led to the tragic deaths of two men who were killed by falling trees across the UK. The storm has also caused significant disruption, leaving 90,000 properties without power.

The Independent Two men killed by falling trees as Storm Boelo batters UK ↗
BBC News Two men killed by falling trees as Storm leaves 90,000 properties without power ↗

Government Proposes New Paid Internship Program

The government is introducing a new five-month paid internship program, inspired by the Netherlands, to help young people gain employment and reduce their reliance on benefits.

The i Paper New plan for five-month paid internships to get young people off benefits ↗

Chancellor's Budget to Boost Homelessness Funding Amid Economic Discussions

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey is preparing to deliver his first budget, which will include a £432 million funding increase to address rough sleeping. The budget is anticipated to introduce 'business-friendly socialism' and comes amidst concerns from UK banks about a potential £800 million tax on their profits. The standard of living for citizens is a key consideration for the budget, while the Labour government acknowledges potential economic challenges in January despite a currently…

The Observer UK Budget Could Deliver Business-Friendly Socialism ↗
BBC News UK Chancellor's Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering… ↗
The Observer Banks Fear Treasury Tax on Profits ↗
The Observer Standard of Living at Stake in John Healey's Budget ↗
The i Paper Chancellor to unveil £432m funding boost to tackle rough sleeping ↗

Defence Secretary Warns of War Preparedness

Secretary of State for Defence Wes Streeting has issued a stark warning, stating that Britain must prepare for potential warfare within the next 1,000 days.

The Independent Britain must be ready for war in 1,000 days, Wes Streeting warns ↗

PM and Deputy Leader Advocate for UK Rejoining EU

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reiterated his aspiration for the UK to rejoin the European Union within his lifetime. Concurrently, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner has indicated that 'nothing is off the table' in Burnham's efforts to mitigate the effects of Brexit.

The Independent I want to see UK rejoin the EU in my lifetime, Burnham says ↗
The Independent Rayner says ‘nothing off table’ for Burnham to undo Brexit damage ↗

Tensions Surface Between Prime Minister and Chancellor

Reports indicate that underlying tensions are emerging between 10 Downing Street, representing Prime Minister Andy Burnham, and 11 Downing Street, the office of Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey.