Politics
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10,000 civil service jobs could go due to saving targets
More than 10,000 civil servants jobs could be cut as part of Labour’s push for 5% savings across its departments,…
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Who are the MPs who will scrutinise the assisted dying bill?
PA Media The MPs responsible for detailed scrutiny of the assisted dying bill have been selected. Made up of 14…
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Medical misogyny sees women told to ‘put up’ with pain
Gabriella Pearson Women experiencing painful health issues are told to “put up and shut up,” a 32-year-old awaiting surgery for…
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Elon Musk’s Tesla lobbied UK to charge petrol drivers more
Getty Images Elon Musk’s electric car firm Tesla pushed the government to make petrol car drivers “pay more” in the…
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Kemi Badenoch stands by Nigeria comments after criticism
Kemi Badenoch has stood by her past comments about Nigeria, after the vice-president of the West African country accused her…
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Consult us on tax changes, farmers’ leaders urge Keir Starmer
Farmers’ leaders have urged the prime minister to put changes to agricultural inheritance tax on hold while ministers consult with…
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Improve productivity for more pay, public sector told
Public sector workers will only get above inflation pay increases if they improve productivity, Downing Street has said. Unions have…
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Shabana Mahmood: Prison space may run out despite plans to expand
The justice secretary has said even under the government’s plans to open 14,000 more prison places, they could still run…
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Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector workers
PA Media Government departments have recommended a pay rise of 2.8% for millions of public sector workers including teachers, NHS…
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Parc prison drugs smuggled in by drones and nappies, says boss
Drugs can be brought into a prison through drone drops, staff corruption and children’s nappies, its bosses have said. The…
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