Politics
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Thurrock Council debt expected to rise to £1.1bn
Thurrock Council’s debt position is expected to rise to £1.1bn over the next year, according to a new report. Local…
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New emissions guidance published for North Sea oil and gas projects
Mary McCool BBC Scotland News PA Media Operators now have to carry out assessments that take emissions from burning oil…
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Two huge issues and MPs – for once – can make up their own minds
In Westminster a lot of power is derived from patronage, as well as feelings of loyalty to a party, plus…
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Labour rebellion brewing over welfare changes
Iain Watson Political correspondent Christina McSorley Political producer BBC Britain’s welfare system is broken. Just about every Labour MP –…
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Starmer picked up papers to avoid security stepping in
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he rushed to pick up papers dropped by US President Donald Trump…
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MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales
MPs have voted to change abortion legislation to stop women in England and Wales being prosecuted for ending their pregnancy.…
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Small boats situation getting worse, says No 10
Downing Street has said the small boats situation in the English Channel is “deteriorating”, ahead of a key UK-France summit…
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Keir Starmer defends U-turn on grooming gangs inquiry
Sir Keir Starmer has defended his decision to hold a national inquiry into grooming gangs after previously accusing those calling…
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MPs debate rival bids to decriminalise abortion
MPs are debating two options for decriminalising abortions in England and Wales. Labour MPs Tonia Antoniazzi and Stella Creasy have…
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Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal
Natalie Sherman Business reporter Watch: A trade deal, a family photo and conflict in the Middle East – Trump’s short…
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