Use private sector more for NHS patients - Labour

The party says fewer people would be waiting if the government had maximised use of private clinics.

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G7: UK to ban Russian diamonds in Ukraine war sanctions

Exports of Russian diamonds to the UK were worth $4bn (£3.2bn) in 2021, according to the government.

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Queen Elizabeth II: Funeral cost government £162m

The state funeral, in September last year, followed a period of national morning.

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Parliament may be destroyed by 'catastrophic' event, MPs warn

Up to £2m a week is being spent on repairs but there is still a growing list of health and safety incidents.

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Rishi Sunak seeks closer ties with Japan ahead of G7 summit

Rishi Sunak says a new defence partnership will see closer cooperation between the armed forces.

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Paul Scully pauses ministerial role to run as London mayor

Paul Scully says he would step down as London minister if picked as the Tory candidate for City Hall.

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Rishi Sunak talking to EU over threat to UK electric cars

The Prime Minister says the government is talking to the EU over trade rule changes which could hit UK car plants.

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