Politics
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The major question thrown up by Labour’s benefits plans
BBC In the next 24 hours and then over the following fortnight up until the Spring Statement, the government is…
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Nearly 42,000 UK asylum seekers waiting on appeal
Almost 42,000 asylum seekers are waiting for an appeal hearing after the Home Office rejected their initial claims, according to…
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Mental health conditions are overdiagnosed, Streeting says
Joshua Nevett Political reporter Watch: Streeting says ‘wait for plans’ amid PIP cuts row There is an “overdiagnosis” of mental…
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Conservatives push for ban on phones in schools
The Conservatives have said they will push for MPs to be given a vote on banning mobile phones in schools…
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Wes Streeting admits ‘risk of disruption’ in NHS overhaul
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said there is a “risk of disruption” in the NHS as he attempts to overhaul…
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Plan to freeze PIP disability benefits may be dropped
Ministers are considering abandoning plans to freeze some disability benefits, the BBC understands. Initial reports had suggested Personal Independence Payments…
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Could Keir Starmer be in for a benefits rebellion as tribes clash in his own party? – Laura Kuenssberg
Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurak BBC The prime minister has just had another moment at the lectern, urging…
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Charities accuse Keir Starmer of misleading jumping spider claims
Conservation charities have accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of making “misleading” claims that rare spiders had stopped a new…
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Wethersfield asylum seekers housed ‘unlawfully’ at air base
Aimee Dexter BBC News, Essex PA Media MDP Wethersfield, which is being used as an asylum centre, has a capacity…
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Does cutting benefits work?
BBC Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is set to unveil details of how the government plans to cut billions…
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