Politics
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LGBT veterans to get up to £70,000 in gay ban compensation
ANN GANNON/BBC Stephen Close lived for three decades as a convicted sex offender before his pardon in 2013 LGBT veterans…
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Where does the government want to build 1.5 million new homes?
PA Media The government has outlined plans to tackle England’s housing shortage, with local councils given targets for new homes…
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Housing plans not war on rural England, says minister
PA Media The government is not “waging war on rural England” with plans to force councils to allow more homes…
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Police refer Westminster ‘honeytrap’ to prosecutors
The Metropolitan Police have passed details of their investigation into the Westminster “honeytrap” to prosecutors for a decision, the BBC…
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Starmer’s plan to solve housing crisis faces first big test
BBC Local councillor Monique Bonney on the roof of St Nicholas’ Church in Rodmersham, Kent Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled…
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Currys says price rises ‘inevitable’ after Budget tax changes
Electrical goods retailer Currys has said that some price increases will be “inevitable” after tax rises announced in the latest…
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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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