Plans to ban smoking outside schools and hospitals

Government proposals could mean some places become vape-free too, subject to consultation.

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Chris Mason: Not exactly perfect harmony for Tories

Reshuffling Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet is proving tricky, the BBC's political editor writes.

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Green energy plan needs 600 miles of power lines - report

Energy planners say Labour's 2030 electricity net zero target is "achievable" but a "huge challenge".

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Shoplifting levels 'unacceptable', inquiry finds

Cases are underreported and "immediate action" is needed to tackle the crisis, a Lords review finds.

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Mothers challenge government over child benefit cap

A charity supporting the women say the Universal Credit policy is "discriminatory and irrational".

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