Politics
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Welfare concessions to be set out before key vote
Joshua Nevett Political reporter EPA The government is to release more details about the concessions it has made over proposed…
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Starmer criticises ‘appalling’ Bob Vylan IDF chants
Adam Hale & Zahra Fatima BBC News Sam Francis Political reporter Getty Images Bob Vylan performed on the West Holts…
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Covid inquiry begins examination of impact on social care sector
James Melley Senior Social Affairs Producer BBC In the early days of the pandemic, care home staff donned full personal…
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Welfare U-turn means we are in ‘better position’ – Streeting
Sam Francis Political reporter Wes Streeting says government has to ensure welfare cost is ‘sustainable’ Major concessions have put the…
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MP refers himself to commissioner over ‘cash for questions’ claims
Getty Images A Conservative MP has referred himself to the standards commissioner after it was claimed a company that he…
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Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets
Getty Images Food businesses must make it easier for customers to buy healthy food, under new government plans announced on…
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Sir Keir Starmer says fixing welfare system is a ‘moral imperative’
Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK’s benefits system is broken and fixing it is a “moral imperative”, a day…
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Prime minister’s benefit cuts U-turn leaves backbenchers feeling bruised
Henry Zeffman Chief Political Correspondent Reuters “What an absolute bloody shambles!” When we tell you that this is the unvarnished…
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We’ve got the right balance says Keir Starmer, after benefits U-turn
Kate Whannel Political reporter Jack Fenwick Political correspondent PA Media Sir Keir Starmer has said his welfare reforms strike “the…
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Government jobs support plans ‘a mess’, DWP officials tell BBC
Michael Buchanan Social affairs correspondent, BBC News Getty Images Government plans to speed up employment support for people affected by…
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