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Reeves's spending priorities leave little wiggle room

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 22:32
The chancellor's focus on the NHS and defence will mean a spending squeeze elsewhere, writes the BBC's political editor.
Categories: Politics

Reeves's spending priorities leave little wiggle room

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 22:32
The chancellor's focus on the NHS and defence will mean a spending squeeze elsewhere, writes the BBC's political editor.
Categories: Politics

Reeves to set out spending plans up to next election

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 22:32
The chancellor will allocate funds for the NHS, education, investment projects and other priorities.
Categories: Politics

Rough sleeping to be decriminalised in England and Wales

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 20:12
The government plans to scrap the Vagrancy Act and bring in laws to focus on crimes like organised begging by gangs.
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Rough sleeping to be decriminalised in England and Wales

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 20:12
The government plans to scrap the Vagrancy Act and bring in laws to focus on crimes like organised begging by gangs.
Categories: Politics

Sizewell C pledged to lower bills but will take at least 10 years

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 17:03
Sir Keir Starmer says the development of Sizewell C on the Suffolk coastline will create 10,000 jobs over the next decade.
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Sizewell C pledged to lower bills but will take at least 10 years

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 17:03
Sir Keir Starmer says the development of Sizewell C on the Suffolk coastline will create 10,000 jobs over the next decade.
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MPs set to vote on decriminalising abortion in England and Wales

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:50
Women would never be prosecuted for terminating a pregnancy under proposed new laws.
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PM denies bowing to political pressure over winter fuel

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:23
Sir Keir Starmer says his decision to give more pensioners the payment was the result of an improving economy.
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Foreign Office staff told to consider resigning if they disagree over Gaza

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:07
More than 300 Foreign Office staff had raised concerns about potential UK "complicity" in Israel's conduct in Gaza.
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Family visa income threshold should be lower, review says

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 15:40
An increase to minimum salary requirements would risk breaching international law, an advisory body warns.
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UK firms hold off on hiring as job vacancies fall

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 15:33
The employment market is "weakening" official figures suggest, as cautious businesses delay recruitment.
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TV presenter David Bull named new Reform chairman

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 14:28
The TalkTV host replaces Zia Yusuf, who quit last week after clashing with Reform UK colleagues.
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TV presenter David Bull named new Reform chairman

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 14:28
The TalkTV host replaces Zia Yusuf, who quit last week after clashing with Reform UK colleagues.
Categories: Politics

Watch: Reform UK's Sarah Pochin defends call for burka ban

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 14:21
Watch: Reform UK's Sarah Pochin defends call for burka ban
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Watch: Reform UK's Sarah Pochin defends call for burka ban

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 14:21
Watch: Reform UK's Sarah Pochin defends call for burka ban
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Greens expel ex-spokesperson after LGBTQ+ comment row

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 10:53
Pallavi Devulapalli says the party made "a political move" to silence her, expelling her on a "technicality".
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Sizewell C nuclear plant gets £14bn go-ahead from government

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 05:01
The chancellor calls it a "landmark decision" but critics say the government will regret the move.
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Give new dads six weeks off work at nearly full pay, MPs say

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 02:00
A report says dads should be paid 80% of earnings and allowed six weeks off work when they have a child.
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Paternity leave is outdated and unequal, MPs say

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 02:00
A report says dads should be paid 80% of earnings and allowed six weeks off work when they have a child.
Categories: Politics