Could the Conservatives lose five by-elections?

There's little sign of positivity among Tories, who are facing a serious electoral test with by-elections looming.

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Horizon research deal with EU awaits Sunak's signature

BBC News understands a deal has been negotiated over UK association with the Horizon programme.

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Labour leader pledges education reforms to break class barriers

The Labour leader will say a "class ceiling" is holding back children when he outlines his education plans.

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Under-fire council halts non-essential spending

Birmingham City Council faces a £760m bill on equal pay claims, despite already paying out £1bn.

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Rishi Sunak pressing ahead with bill to curb small boats

The PM regards the much-criticised migration bill as fair and compassionate, his spokesman says.

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Chris Pincher standards report due on Thursday

The MP has faced an investigation into groping allegations when he was a government whip last year.

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Ofcom urged to toughen rules for politicians presenting on news TV

The media expert who drew up the rules says the lines are being blurred between news and opinion.

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SNP MP Angus MacNeil suspended following clash with chief whip

Angus MacNeil has the party whip removed for a week amid reports of a row with fellow SNP MP Brendan O'Hara.

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Angela Rayner challenges Oliver Dowden on housing pressures at PMQs

Labour's deputy leader says homeowners are "sick with worry" but deputy PM says they will be supported.

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