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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