Matt Chorley: Local elections might lack glamour - but they matter

The 5 live host considers what's at stake on a trip to the heart of some of the big battles on 1 May.

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MPs call for streaming levy to help UK TV industry

A CMS committee report warns of the need to safeguard "culturally distinct British productions".

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Starmer to set out plan for more police patrols at peak times

The prime minister says he wants to ensure every community has specialist neighbourhood officers.

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Union boss urges Labour MPs to vote against benefit cuts

Fire Brigades Union general secretary Steve Wright urges MPs to rebel against Sir Keir Starmer's plans.

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