'Come clean' on impact of non-dom tax status, Labour urges

The party says it wants ministers to "come clean" about the impact of keeping the "unfair" tax status.

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Dominic Raab: Second senior civil servant gives evidence to bullying probe

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab is under investigation after being accused of bullying.

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Teachers prepare to strike in England and Wales

Teachers in the National Education Union - and support staff in Wales - will strike over pay on Wednesday.

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Everyone to live 15 minutes from green space or water in England under plans

A blueprint is set out to restore nature in England after criticism over pollution and wildlife decline.

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Matt Hancock: I'm a Celeb appearance not primarily about money

The former health secretary received £320,000 fee entering the jungle, and donated £10,000 to charity.

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Home Office to resume control of tackling migrant Channel crossings

The Royal Navy cedes control, as the home secretary warns small boats could cost the Tories the election.

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New powers to curb strike disruption approved by MPs

Under the bill some employees would have to work during strikes - and could be sacked if they refuse.

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Levelling up: Process an unmitigated disaster says Mayor of London

Sadiq Khan tells MPs the government policy adds "little value to London communities".

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Dominic Raab: Senior civil servant gives evidence to bullying probe

The bullying inquiry has now taken evidence from figures who have served at the top of government.

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NHS plan: £1bn for hospital beds and ambulance fleet

Extra capacity will help the NHS in England tackle emergency care delays, the prime minister says.

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Rishi Sunak: PM facing criticism but keen not to act on impulse

Rishi Sunak resisted those urging him to sack Nadhim Zahawi sooner, writes Political Editor Chris Mason.

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Childcare costs soar as providers feel the pinch

Prices increased across Britain over the last year due to funding pressures, a survey suggests.

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NEU teacher strikes: Government and union to meet for last-ditch talks

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan will meet union chiefs in an effort to avert Wednesday's walkout.

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Ukraine: Boris Johnson says Putin threatened him with missile strike

Boris Johnson says he had an "extraordinary" call with President Putin before the Ukraine invasion.

from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/vp3dVSy

Scottish Prison Service to carry out 'urgent review' of trans inmates

The movement of trans prisoners with a history of violence against women is paused until the review ends.

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Chris Mason: Zahawi sacking raises questions over Sunak's judgement

The now-sacked chairman is not the PM's first minister to be investigated, says BBC political editor Chris Mason.

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Brexit three years on: views from Stratford-upon-Avon

Like the UK as a whole, the Warwickshire town voted for Brexit by 52 to 48% - how do voters feel now?

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Gove says lax rules partly to blame for Grenfell fire

"Faulty and ambiguous" rules were not policed properly by the government, the Housing Secretary has said.

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Richard Sharp: Boris Johnson was told to stop asking for loan advice

The then-PM was warned off talking to incoming BBC chairman Richard Sharp, the Sunday Times reports.

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Nadine Dorries broke rules with talk show role - watchdog

The MP should have consulted Parliament's anti-corruption body before taking the job, a watchdog says.

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Rishi Sunak: Have his first 100 days been calm or 'cringe'?

As the prime minister reaches a key milestone, Laura Kuenssberg assesses his performance so far.

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Wales FM Mark Drakeford's wife dies suddenly

Clare Drakeford, the wife of Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly.

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Dominic Raab: More civil servants planned to lodge complaints

The BBC understands some workers pulled out after they were told they would be identified to Dominic Raab.

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Call to scrap late-filing penalties for non-taxpayers

Those on the lowest incomes are being hit hardest by tax penalties, a non-profit says.

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Ex-Northampton MP David Mackintosh charged over election donations

Ex-MP David Mackintosh is accused of covering up the source of his political campaign donations.

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Bosses secretly want staff back in office, says CBI's Tony Danker

The head of the business lobby group claims the world of work has "gone crazy" since the pandemic.

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Liberal Democrats see Tory seats as way out of wilderness

Sir Ed Davey has a plan to avoid another Lib Dem general election flop but it will be a challenge.

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Hunt to set out plan for growth as criticism mounts

It will be scrutinised by businesses who claim the government has no long-term plan for the economy.

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Rod Stewart calls on Tories to make way for Labour

The singer-songwriter, 78, says problems in the NHS have left the UK in the worst state he has seen.

from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/CWhiSDE

Transgender rapist Isla Bryson to be moved from women's prison

Isla Bryson was sent to HMP Cornton Vale after being convicted of raping two women before she changed gender.

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Jacob Rees-Mogg to host GB News show

The former business secretary will "debate the hot topics of the day", the broadcaster confirmed.

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PM promises law to build Holocaust memorial centre

Rishi Sunak says a new Bill will see the plans through after they were quashed by campaigners.

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No penalties for 'innocent' tax errors, HMRC boss says

Tory Party chairman Nadhim Zahawi is facing calls to resign, after it emerged he paid a penalty to HMRC.

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Clouds gather for Rishi Sunak as cabinet meets at away day

Two members of the prime minister's cabinet are currently under investigation over their conduct.

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Matt Hancock: Man charged with assaulting former health secretary

The former health secretary is not thought to have been hurt in the incident on the London Underground.

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Charities urge PM to stop using hotels to house migrant children

Unaccompanied child asylum seekers housed in hotels are at risk, more than 100 charities warn.

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Elms: England green farming subsidies detail unveiled

Landowners and farmers in England are told exactly what environmental work they will be paid for.

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Chris Mason: Zahawi's unanswered questions

Downing Street's confidence in Nadhim Zahawi is draining away, says BBC Political Editor Chris Mason.

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NI Protocol: M&S warns against separate labelling for NI goods

The UK and EU both previously suggested it could help reduce checks related to the NI Protocol.

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Starmer tells Sunak to sack Nadhim Zahawi as Tory chairman

The Labour leader says Nadhim Zahawi is not going to resign and the PM should sack him.

from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/OT0zSix

Bill of Rights: Call to scrap plans to rewrite human rights law

Government proposals "damage people's ability to enforce their rights", a group of MPs and peers say.

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Chris Mason: Can Nadhim Zahawi survive tax row inquiry?

The PM's ethics adviser is examining if the Conservative Party chairman broke the ministers' rule book.

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About 200 asylum-seeking children have gone missing, says minister

Minister Robert Jenrick says it is "extremely concerning" that about 200 children have gone from hotels.

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Aquind: Government loses bid to block cross-Channel electricity cable

Kwasi Kwarteng's rejection of electricity link from Portsmouth to France is overturned in High Court.

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Energy bill help pushes UK borrowing to 30-year high

Government borrowing hit the highest level for a December since records began in 1993.

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New Scottish fox hunting bill to pass 20 years after ban

The Scottish Parliament is set to introduce stricter legislation on hunts involving packs of dogs.

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NI Troubles: Government to attempt to amend legacy bill

The controversial bill offers a conditional amnesty to those accused of Troubles killings.

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Labour's David Lammy to promise new UK-EU security pact

The shadow foreign secretary says Labour would forge a new security pact between the EU and the UK if it wins the next election.

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'Menopause leave' trial rejected by ministers

The women and equalities committee accuses the government of "glacial progress" on menopause.

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Andrew Bridgen apologises for breaching MPs' rules

The North West Leicestershire MP tells MPs: "I should have been more alert to the rules."

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Jared O'Mara: MP made fake expense claims to fund cocaine use, court told

Jared O'Mara. 41, is alleged to have submitted fake invoices worth nearly £30,000.

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Rishi Sunak orders ethics probe into Nadhim Zahawi tax row

Rishi Sunak says there are "questions that need answering" over the Tory Party chairman's tax affairs.

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Richard Sharp: BBC chairman says Boris Johnson loan row 'a distraction'

Richard Sharp said he had never hidden his longstanding relationship with the former prime minister.

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Ambulance staff on strike in England and Wales

Life-threatening 999 calls will be attended to, but other emergencies may not be or could face delays.

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Chris Mason: Trio of incidents pose big questions for Rishi Sunak

The PM is forced to confront three issues that test promises he made on his first day in the job.

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Nadhim Zahawi paid penalty as part of HMRC tax dispute

The Conservative Party chairman is under pressure over his taxes, after saying he made a "careless error".

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Energy Price Cap: Labour calls for three month extension

Extending the £2,500 energy price cap until July can be funded by a tougher windfall tax, Labour says.

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'Get it all out now' over tax affairs, Zahawi urged

Nadhim Zahawi should release "the absolute facts" on his taxes, ex-Tory party leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith says.

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Chris Mason: Civil service is poor, pompous and arrogant, say two former bosses

Two former bosses claim the civil service is dysfunctional, despite the efforts of hard-working staff.

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Probe urged over claims BBC chair helped Johnson secure loan

Reports say chairman of the BBC helped arrange deal weeks before then-PM recommended him for role.

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Should we care about Rishi Sunak's seatbelt?

The PM being fined again may be a moment the public notices and remembers, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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Nadhim Zahawi: Tax error was careless and not deliberate

Nadhim Zahawi says he wants to "address some of the confusion about my finances".

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Nadhim Zahawi 'transparent' over tax affairs - Raab

Tory Party Chairman Nadhim Zahawi is under pressure over claims he tried to avoid tax and had to pay it back.

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Labour calls for Nadhim Zahawi to be sacked over tax claims

The Tory Party chair is facing fresh questions about claims he tried to avoid paying millions in tax.

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Rishi Sunak fined for not wearing seatbelt

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gets fixed penalty notice for not wearing seatbelt in a moving car while filming social media video.

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Simon Clarke: Tories must focus on younger voters to survive, ex-minister says

The Conservative Party will "die" unless it does more to help younger people, Simon Clarke says.

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What is levelling up and who is it helping?

The government has awarded funding to projects all over the country as part of its "levelling up" plan.

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Ambulance strikes: Unite workers announce 10 new days of walkouts

On one of the days, ambulance workers will be joined by some nurses in the biggest NHS walkout in this dispute.

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Ireland leader Leo Varadkar has 'regrets' over NI Protocol

The Taoiseach says the post-Brexit measure was imposed on unionists and nationalists without their consent.

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Levelling up funding process is broken, says Conservative mayor Andy Street

Andy Street calls for an end to "begging bowl culture" as £2.1bn is allocated to local projects.

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Rishi Sunak sorry for removing seatbelt to film video

The PM's spokesman says he made an "error of judgment" whilst filming a social media clip in a car.

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Rishi Sunak defends jet use after Labour 'A-list' jibe

The prime minister said taking an RAF jet to Blackpool made him more effective at his job.

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Grant Shapps says Biden's green subsidies could hit world trade

The business secretary warns that President Biden's scheme could mark a slide into protectionism.

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Starmer: UK will be 'open for business' under Labour

Labour uses Davos appearance to promise a boost for foreign investment and green industries.

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No 10 tells Tories to step up attacks on Labour

Ministerial advisers have been told to come up with at least one political "attack" line per week.

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Sunak and Starmer clash over ambulance delays at PMQs

The prime minister says more money will improve services but Labour's leader says he has presided over "lethal chaos".

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First MoT could be delayed to cut costs for drivers

Testing cars after four years - rather than three - would not affect road safety, the government says.

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt branded 'Mr Bean' for video

Jeremy Hunt drew comparisons to the comic character as he used coffee cups to explain soaring costs.

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Use words carefully warns Jenrick after Braverman criticised by Holocaust survivor

It comes after a woman who fled Nazi Europe criticised Suella Braverman's language on immigration.

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Sudden unexplained death in childhood debated in Parliament

Ex-Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng tells Parliament sudden unexplained child deaths need more attention.

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Workers' rights agency denies backing new UK strike law

The US labour secretary also opposes the UK government's plans for “minimum service agreements”.

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Brexit: Clash looms over plan to scrap EU-derived laws

Thousands of UK laws are due to expire automatically at the end of this year, prompting warnings from MPs.

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UK conversion therapy ban to include trans people

The ban will outlaw attempts to change someone's sexuality or gender identity.

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Britishvolt: UK battery start-up collapses into administration

The majority of Britishvolt's 300 employees have been made redundant after last minute attempts to find a buyer failed.

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Covid-19 support worth £4.5bn lost to error and fraud

The tax authority reveals an estimated £4.5bn was lost through schemes such as Eat Out To Help Out.

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Scotland gender bill: What next for Sunak and Sturgeon?

The Union has a clash on its hands, writes James Cook, BBC News's Scotland editor.

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Rishi Sunak bows to Tory revolt over internet safety law

Tech bosses could face jail time for failing to protect children online, after a backbench rebellion.

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Boris Johnson writing memoir about his time as PM

No date has been set for the release of the former prime minister's book, nor does it yet have a title.

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Teachers from NEU union to strike in England and Wales

The NEU union announces seven strike days, but says each school will face only four days of disruption.

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Four councils threaten legal action over devolution

The authorities in Norfolk complain to the county council about the lack of consultation.

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Rwanda asylum policy: Migrants granted right to challenge

The High Court has said 11 migrants can take their challenge to the Court of Appeal.

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Rochdale MP Tony Lloyd reveals chemotherapy treatment after diagnosis

Rochdale MP Tony Lloyd says he has been told by doctors to "socially isolate and avoid meetings".

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NI Protocol: UK and EU set to hold video call over NI Protocol

Momentum continues to build towards new agreement on the protocol after last week's shared data deal.

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New plans to widen police powers for disruptive protests

Officers would be able to shut down protests before they cause serious disruption, under new plans.

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Ambulance strike cover insufficient, says health secretary

Health Secretary Steve Barclay says voluntary arrangements could not ensure public's safety.

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Suella Braverman confronted by Holocaust survivor over 'invasion' rhetoric

Joan Salter says the home secretary's immigration rhetoric reminds her of language used by the Nazis.

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Starmer: '16 is too young to change legal gender'

The UK Labour leader voices "concerns" about the Scottish government's reforms to the process.

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Minimum household income needed, says think tank

Bright Blue says all households need a guaranteed level of income to meet the rising cost of living.

from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/oe6EGsY

Clash looms on Scottish gender bill as UK government considers veto

A clash between the UK and Scottish governments could be imminent if a bill is blocked by UK ministers.

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SNP members offered two routes to independence

The party says the next UK election will either be a de facto referendum or a mandate for an indyref2 vote in 2026.

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UK to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, Rishi Sunak confirms

Rishi Sunak confirms the tanks will be provided during a call with President Zelensky.

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Nicola Sturgeon and Rishi Sunak's smiles mask a deep political divide

There were cordial talks on the PM's visit to Scotland, but battles could be looming on a number of issues.

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Fraud probe into Unite union employee

South Wales police form a unit with tax officials to investigate "serious" allegations.

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Corbyn-era legal bills could blunt Labour election campaign

A long-running internal feud may prove costly in the run to the next election, writes Iain Watson.

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Birmingham hospital culture worrying - health secretary

Steve Barclay says it is troubling to hear reports of threats against those raising concerns.

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Rishi Sunak concerned about impact of gender reforms

The PM says he is awaiting final advice before deciding whether to block Scotland's gender reforms.

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Starmer to urge Sunak to put NI above 'Brexit purity cult'

Labour's leader will urge Rishi Sunak to fix minds on a resolution to the Northern Ireland Protocol.

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Online Safety Bill changes 'not ruled out' - culture secretary

Tory rebels want to make social media bosses criminally liable if they fail to protect children.

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Boris Johnson's office receives £1m donation from crypto investor

A source close to the former PM insists the money is "not about a comeback plan".

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UK falling behind in net zero race, review finds

A review by a Tory MP, seen by the BBC, criticises "inconsistent policy" calls for a "new approach".

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Review of 'golden visas' finds risk of links to corruption among wealthy investors

The scheme to encourage wealthy people to settle and invest in the UK was halted last year.

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100,000 civil servants to strike on 1 February

People working in 124 government departments and several other bodies will walk out on 1 February.

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NHS facing more walkouts as ambulance staff strike

Health unions pull out of the independent pay review process, upping pressure on ministers.

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Former Sheffield MP Jared O'Mara denies eighth fraud charge

The ex-MP for Sheffield Hallam is due to stand trial alongside a former aide later this month.

from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/XT26MZz

Rail strikes: Unions say solution is 'further away' than ever

The head of train drivers' union Aslef says a solution is "further away" than ever, despite talks.

from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/MKexWYA

Rishi Sunak admits to having used private healthcare

The prime minister tells MPs he is registered with an NHS GP, after he was challenged at Prime Minister's Questions.

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Conservative MP suspended over Covid vaccine comments

Andrew Bridgen suspended as Conservative MP for spreading misinformation about Covid vaccine, the chief whip says.

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NHS bosses fear impact of second ambulance strike

Health managers say Wednesday's walkout in England and Wales will be harder to cope with.

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Mark Drakeford backs Scottish gender recognition move

First minister says Wales will seek powers to make it easier for people to change legal gender.

from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/EVYJunF

Grant Shapps unveils new powers in strike laws

Unions say the plans for minimum service levels are "undemocratic and unworkable".

from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ISt7DvG

Rishi Sunak's use of jet for hospital trip defended by No 10

Critics say the PM's choice of taxpayer-funded transport clashes with his climate pledges.

from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/KksNurg

East Anglia and Liverpool freeports get £25m and final approval

Both business zones will receive the cash over the next few years, says government minister.

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Boris Johnson erased from Grant Shapps spaceport picture

The former PM is missing from a photo posted by the business secretary of a Spaceport Cornwall visit.

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Anti-strikes bill to be introduced to Parliament

Under the proposals, some trade union members would be required to continue working during a strike.

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Labour to unveil plan to help jobseekers find work

The party will pledge more support for older workers and those with medical conditions.

from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/gbaSjQH

Andew Bridgen's five-day Commons suspension approved

Conservative Andrew Bridgen will be suspended for five days for breaching the MP's code of conduct.

from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/hiWfgsM

NI Protocol: UK and EU reach agreement on trade data sharing

James Cleverley and Maros Šefčovič say the agreement gives a new basis for NI protocol talks.

from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/APwZqDS

Push to make drivers report cats hit in road accidents

Campaigners want the law changed so injured cats have to be reported, in line with other animals.

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Union talks aimed at ending strike action get under way

Officials are holding separate talks with health, teaching and rail unions as further action this winter looms.

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NHS to buy care beds to make space in hospitals

The NHS is being given an extra £250m to buy beds in care homes as it grapples with a winter crisis.

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Single-use cutlery and plates to be banned in England

Figures suggest more than four billion pieces of single-use cutlery are used in England each year.

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NHS crisis: Rishi Sunak knows he will be judged on fixing its problems

The PM says he wants to fix the health service, but there are no easy answers, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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'Little progress' in tackling barriers to participation in sport - MPs

There has been "little progress" in recent efforts at tackling barriers to participation in sport and physical activity in England, say an influential group of MPs.

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NHS pay dispute: Health Secretary Steve Barclay hints at revised offer to unions

Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, Steve Barclay says he remains "ready to engage" with unions.

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Kuenssberg: Sunak will be judged on tackling NHS crisis

The PM says he wants to fix the health service, but there are no easy answers, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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Train drivers offered pay rise in bid to end strikes

The Rail Delivery Group says its offer would see wages for drivers rise by £5,000 by the end of 2023.

from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/c1jk0JS

Lynch vs Sunak: Clash over PM's call for 'grown-up' talks

RMT boss criticises the PM for saying he wants a “grown-up conversation” with the unions.

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Lawyers expect court challenge to anti-strike laws

But Rishi Sunak says ensuring basic services are provided during strikes is "entirely reasonable".

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Tory MP Brendan Clarke-Smith defends 'learn how to budget' remarks

Brendan Clarke-Smith says it is unlikely firefighters earning £32,000 a year were using food banks.

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Mark Pritchard: Outside jobs and visits eclipse Wrekin MP's salary

Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard's consultancy work and overseas trips totalled more than £88,000 last year.

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Katharine Birbalsingh: Head teacher quits as social mobility adviser

Katharine Birbalsingh has attracted controversy since being appointed in late 2021.

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Hale asylum seekers: MP criticises hotel plan for village

Sir Graham Brady says Hale would be the "worst possible place" to accommodate the group of young men.

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Minister apologises after Twitter account hacked

Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris says the now-deleted posts were "deeply unpleasant".

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Channel 4: Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan confirms U-turn on privatisation

The government says it will not go ahead with a controversial plan to sell the broadcaster.

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Keir Starmer: Labour would repeal new law restricting strikes

Reports suggest ministers want minimum service levels in the NHS and on the railways during strikes.

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Green farming schemes to be paid more taxpayers' money

The amount of money paid to farmers in England for environmental work will rise, the government says.

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Strikes may be stepped up, train drivers' union warns

Train drivers union Aslef’s leader says action may escalate, and members are in it for the long haul.

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Rishi Sunak: Hold me to account if NHS waiting lists don't fall

Rishi Sunak also makes pledges on the economy and small boat crossings in his first major speech of 2023.

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Richard Tice: Reform UK leader says he wants to wipe Tories out at polls

Richard Tice says the former Brexit Party plans to stand in every constituency at the next election.

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Warm winter may lower energy bills later this year

Forecasts suggest bills for households may drop later in the year, although a rise in April remains certain.

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Channel 4: Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan advises PM against privatisation

In a leaked letter, the culture secretary tells the PM privatisation "is not the right decision".

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World Cup: Qatar gave Wales' Mark Drakeford five-star hotel stay

A BBC Freedom of Information request shows Qatar paid for a hotel for Wales' first minister.

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Rishi Sunak wants all pupils to study maths to age 18

The ambition for pupils in England will feature in the prime minister's first speech of 2023.

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MP Virginia Crosbie wears stab vest to meet constituents

Virginia Crosbie says she has taken precautions since the murder of fellow MP Sir David Amess.

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Cost-of-living payments: Three instalments totalling £900 confirmed

People receiving benefits and on a low income will receive the money in three instalments.

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Wearing a mask if ill is sensible advice - minister

Adults are told to wear a mask if ill and need to go out, as the NHS faces "intolerable" pressures.

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NI Troubles: Call to shelve legacy bill rejected

The bill is set to pass into law before summer but is opposed by victims' groups in Northern Ireland.

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Brexit: Mistakes were made on all sides, says Leo Varadkar

The Irish prime minister says perhaps the Northern Ireland protocol is a "little bit too strict".

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NHS: Government urged to take action over pressures

Ministers are facing criticism amid warnings the NHS is on a knife edge and a surge of critical incidents.

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