Politics
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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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Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt rises to £250m
Outstanding debt from Carer’s Allowance overpayments rose to more than £250m last year, according to the government’s spending watchdog. The…
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Services will close over National Insurance rise, Mencap tells BBC
BBC Barry and Betty’s service is not under threat, but Mencap fears it will have to close others A leading…
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Military housing in ‘shocking’ state, MPs warn
Getty Images MPs warn that soldiers may leave the military if housing standards don’t improve Damp and mouldy accommodation could…
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