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Conservatives pledge to scrap 24-hour bus lanes

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 10:38
The party promises "bus lanes that make sense" as part of a plan for drivers ahead of local elections.
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Why has the assisted dying bill failed?

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 08:35
The proposed legislation will run out of time to become law when a final debate ends in the House of Lords on Friday.
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Waiting lists apology, cost of living and more powers in election debate

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 06:52
The NHS and childcare are two of the main topics debated by political leaders in Carmarthen.
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Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 04:03
In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.
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PM's ex-chief of staff says he doesn't recognise claims about his behaviour

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 22:13
Morgan McSweeney speaks publicly for the first time about his departure from Downing Street.
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SNP's McAllan supports more 'evidence-led' drilling in North Sea

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 21:45
The main political parties were asked their views on oil and gas extraction during the BBC's Question Time held in Aberdeen.
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Proxy attacks in UK a real and growing concern, says PM

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 19:50
The prime minister says he is increasingly worried a number of countries are behind attacks in the UK.
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Starmer says he's acting in national interest after Trump criticism

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 19:36
The US president earlier told the BBC the UK should have given more support to the US over the Iran war.
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Welsh first minister uses cocktail cans as props and admits she could lose her seat in election

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 18:34
Labour's Eluned Morgan says she believes Plaid Cymru is going to top the poll in her constituency.
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Greens promise 'affordable' leases to help High Streets

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 17:50
The party has set out a plan involving the forced sale of long-term empty shops in England.
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UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 17:02
The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”.
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Hillsborough Law to progress in next parliamentary session

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 16:13
Liverpool MP urged the government to "end the delays" without any "carve-outs".
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Key takeaways from senior official on Mandelson vetting

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 13:47
Cat Little, the top official at the Cabinet Office, tells MPs "due process" was followed in the appointment.
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AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 07:45
The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.
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Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 00:11
School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.
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Labour MPs are increasingly restless – but aren't ready to oust Starmer yet

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 19:23
Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.
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Starmer admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 14:13
The prime minister was questioned at PMQs about allegations that Downing Street had asked about a diplomat role for the then-communications chief.
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Starmer sends 'chill' through civil service, its union boss says

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 10:28
The 'chill' follows the sacking of lead civil servant at the Foreign Office Sir Olly Robbins by the prime minister.
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Starmer sends 'chill' through civil service, its union boss says

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 10:28
The 'chill' follows the sacking of lead civil servant at the Foreign Office Sir Olly Robbins by the prime minister.
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UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 09:38
The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.
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