Labour says it will cut benefits bill in its own way

The government promise a “radical” shake-up of the welfare system to help people out of work due to sickness.

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Labour tiptoes nervously towards a China policy

David Lammy's low-key visit to Beijing shows the party is still trying to work out its China stance.

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No UK apology over slavery at Commonwealth summit

No apology over Britain's historic links to the slave trade at the Commonwealth summit, says 10 Downing Street.

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Challenged on death of Dawn Sturgess, Russia’s ambassador appears to laugh and dismisses inquiry

In a wide-ranging interview with Laura Kuenssberg, Andrei Kelin also accuses the UK of “waging war” on Russia by supporting Ukraine.

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Senior Unite official loses unfair dismissal claim

Howard Beckett had argued that the claims against him were “baseless”.

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