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Resident doctors vote to strike in England

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 12:18
The doctors' union says it will seek fresh talks with ministers before setting strike days.
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Norman Tebbit: Outspoken hero of the Conservative political right

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 09:17
Norman Tebbit's radical views on self-help kept him at the cutting edge of Conservative politics.
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Non-disclosure agreements gagging workers to be banned

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 08:18
The government plans to change the law to void confidentiality agreements that silence staff.
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Drugs smuggling 'destabilising' prisons, watchdog says

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 00:48
Prisons inspector's report finds bored inmates and staffing issues are exacerbating demand inside.
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MPs could vote on Premier League free-to-air plan

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 23:08
The Liberal Democrats table an amendment to the Football Governance Bill that proposes showing at least 10 Premier League a season on free-to-air television.
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Former Tory cabinet minister Jones joins Reform UK

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 20:36
Ex-Welsh secretary David Jones becomes the third former Tory to join Nigel Farage's party in the last two weeks.
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Bereavement leave to be extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 15:14
Parents who experience pregnancy loss at any stage will be entitled to leave from work under planned changes.
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Government urged to keep education plans for children with special needs

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 03:48
Campaigners warn thousands of children could lose access to education if the plans are abolished.
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Nursery teachers to get £4,500 to work in disadvantaged areas

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 00:16
A new scheme will see early years teachers offered a financial incentive to work in areas with highest needs.
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Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister says

Sun, 07/06/2025 - 11:39
Bridget Phillipson does not commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap, saying it will "come at a cost".
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Family hubs to open in every council in England

Sun, 07/06/2025 - 11:37
Government says £500m plan aims to support an extra half a million more children.
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Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power

Sat, 07/05/2025 - 17:11
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Categories: Politics

Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power

Sat, 07/05/2025 - 17:11
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Categories: Politics

Reform MP loses whip after business Covid loan claims

Sat, 07/05/2025 - 17:03
James McMurdock denies any wrongdoing over claims relating to pandemic-era loans taken out by his companies.
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Palestine Action banned after judge denies temporary block

Sat, 07/05/2025 - 00:07
A High Court judge refused the group's request to temporarily block the government from proscribing it as a terror group.
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Palestine Action banned after judge denies temporary block

Sat, 07/05/2025 - 00:07
A High Court judge refused the group's request to temporarily block the government from proscribing it as a terror group.
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Mutilated pets import ban bill passes to Lords

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 20:24
The bill, proposed by Winchester MP Danny Chambers, is supported by the government.
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Backlash as Reform claims trans books removed from children's library section

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 20:14
KCC says the move came after a "concerned member of the public" contacted them.
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Corbyn's new party - is it happening and could it damage Labour?

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 19:12
Backers say there is a wide-open space to Labour’s left - and millions of disillusioned voters to be won.
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Discussions ongoing about new party, says Corbyn

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 18:07
It comes after ex-Labour MP Zarah Sultana said she was quitting the party to co-found a new party with Corbyn.
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