Politics
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Oldham Council leader survives second attempt to oust her
A council leader has survived a second attempt to oust her in as many years. Labour’s Arooj Shah, leader of…
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Why did the government sign the Chagos deal now?
EPA In a fast-moving world, suffused by conflict and political uncertainty, it might seem odd for the UK government to…
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Teachers and doctors in England given 4% pay rise
Paul Seddon Political reporter PA Media Doctors and teachers in England have been handed a 4% pay rise after the…
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Illegal immigration and asylum: are government pledges on track?
Rob England and Tom Edgington BBC Verify Getty Images The prime minister has made tackling illegal immigration and “restoring order”…
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Drop in work visas and students halved net migration, ONS figures show
Net migration fell by almost 50% in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the Office for National Statistics…
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Chemical castration for sex offenders to be trialled in 20 prisons
Lucy Clarke-Billings BBC News Getty The pilot for the voluntary chemical castration of sex offenders will be extended to 20…
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Chris Mason: Labour is still blaming the Conservatives
A year ago today, Rishi Sunak called the general election. I think the suit I was wearing that day is…
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Reform accused of ‘blatant racism’ over Sarwar by-election advert
David Wallace Lockhart BBC Scotland correspondent Getty Images The advert, posted on social media by Reform UK, has been criticised…
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Government to press ahead with shorter prison sentence plans
Jennifer McKiernan and Ashitha Nagesh BBC News Sima Kotecha Senior UK correspondent PA Media Prisoners in England and Wales, including…
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Tax rise warning after higher-than-expected UK government borrowing
Charlotte Edwards Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images Higher-than-expected government borrowing figures have increased the prospect of Chancellor Rachel Reeves…
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