UK helped Ukraine and US reach ceasefire agreement

Sir Keir Starmer led European efforts to mend Trump-Zelensky relationship, UK government sources tell the BBC.

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'Worrying' number of teens lose disability benefits

More than 124,000 young people have had claims for adult disability benefits refused, the BBC finds.

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Ministers scrap green heating plans for new homes

Acting net-zero secretary Gillian Martin told MSPs the legislation, drafted by the Scottish Greens, would "make people poorer."

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Plan to make it easier for councils to seize land for housing

The measure is part of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which is being introduced in Parliament later.

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Former MP decides to stand as independent

Ex-MP Ruth George says hundreds wanted her to stand as an independent candidate for Whaley Bridge.

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