Politics
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Mahmood pledges ‘moment of reckoning’ for grooming gangs
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has promised “a moment of reckoning” for those who turned a blind eye to the the…
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Women’s Euros 2025: Pubs to stay open late if England or Wales reach semi-final
Pubs will be allowed to stay open until 01:00 BST if England or Wales reach the final stages of the…
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UK to allow foreign states 15% stake in newspapers
Foreign states will be allowed to own up to 15% of British newspapers and news magazines under new laws. The…
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Overhaul benefit system to protect vulnerable claimants, urge MPs
Michael Buchanan Senior Social Affairs Correspondent BBC News Family pictures MPs looked at the cases of Philippa Day (L) and…
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More inmates released early to stop prisons running out of space
More than a thousand inmates will be released early to free up spaces in prisons in England and Wales, the…
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Starmer condemns fires as ‘attack on democracy’
Sir Keir Starmer has told MPs suspected arson attacks on properties linked to him are “an attack on all of…
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Abortion decriminalisation plans pushed by Labour MP
A Labour MP has launched a bid to decriminalise abortions, after campaigners revealed estimates that police have prosecuted more than…
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French taxi driver charged with theft after David Lammy dispute
French police have charged a taxi driver with stealing luggage and cash from UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and his…
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Immigration: Keir Starmer accuses Plaid Cymru MP of talking ‘rubbish’
Adrian Browne Political reporter, BBC Wales News Prime Minister Keir Starmer accuses Plaid MP Liz Saville-Roberts of talking “rubbish” Sir…
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Migrants already in UK face longer wait for permanent settlement
Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent Becky Morton Political reporter Getty Images New rules making migrants wait longer to qualify for…
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