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Insulation: Households could save £300 in new insulation scheme

Mon, 11/28/2022 - 13:01
Government announces extra funding to help those in least-efficient homes in lower council tax bands.
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Tory MPs urge PM to change law to ease migrant crisis

Mon, 11/28/2022 - 09:14
More than 50 Tory MPs say a legal change would speed-up the return of illegitimate asylum seekers.
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Matt Hancock on I'm A Celebrity: Has the controversial MP been forgiven?

Sun, 11/27/2022 - 23:46
The ex-health secretary was eliminated from I'm a Celebrity, so was his appearance a failure?
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Rail reform needed before workers' pay increases, says transport secretary

Sun, 11/27/2022 - 16:49
Transport Secretary Mark Harper says the UK does not have "a proper seven-day railway" network.
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Laura Kuenssberg: Is this the new winter of workers' discontent?

Sat, 11/26/2022 - 18:00
With more strikes, is it time to bring out that Shakespeare quote again, asks Laura Kuenssberg?
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Dehenna Davison to stand down as Bishop Auckland MP at election

Fri, 11/25/2022 - 19:30
Bishop Auckland MP Dehenna Davison wants to devote more time to her family and life outside politics.
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Rishi Sunak considers restrictions on foreign students to curb migration

Fri, 11/25/2022 - 18:22
The government is looking at curbs on dependents and "low quality" degrees, Downing Street said.
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Northampton: Five in court over Conservative Party donations

Fri, 11/25/2022 - 18:14
The five have been accused of not disclosing the true source of political donations.
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Dominic Raab: Bullying investigation extended to include third complaint

Fri, 11/25/2022 - 17:26
Dominic Raab faces further bullying claims although he insists he has always "behaved professionally".
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Energy advice: Sunak to expand tips campaign to lower bills

Fri, 11/25/2022 - 12:44
His government aims to curb energy use in a move once seen as "nannying" by former PM Liz Truss.
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Watchdog apologises after MPs' Christmas expenses row

Thu, 11/24/2022 - 21:32
Parliament's expenses body says it was wrong to tell MPs they could claim for festive gatherings.
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Labour questions PPE contract award and Baroness Mone links

Thu, 11/24/2022 - 18:42
A firm previously linked to Tory peer Baroness Mone won £203m to supply protective gear during Covid.
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Wendy Morton: I’ll never forget chaotic vote that sank Liz Truss

Thu, 11/24/2022 - 17:13
Wendy Morton says her resignation was refused by the ex-PM after a fateful vote on fracking.
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What is the energy price cap and what will happen to bills?

Thu, 11/24/2022 - 12:22
The energy bill support package will continue after April, but will be less generous.
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Scotland's future remains in the balance

Thu, 11/24/2022 - 07:18
The ruling on the right to hold a referendum leaves questions hanging and a nation divided, says BBC's James Cook.
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Scottish independence: Will there be a second referendum?

Wed, 11/23/2022 - 13:49
The Scottish government has lost its case in the Supreme Court - so what happens now?
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The Supreme Court judgement is clear but not what Nicola Sturgeon wanted

Wed, 11/23/2022 - 13:42
The judges made clear Holyrood cannot legislate for an independence referendum without Westminster's agreement.
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Will Tory political fortunes prosper under Hunt's plans?

Thu, 11/17/2022 - 20:29
There may be some flashpoints ahead as the Chancellor's proposals are digested by friends and opponents alike.
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Autumn Statement 2022: Key points at-a-glance

Thu, 11/17/2022 - 18:11
Jeremy Hunt has delivered the Autumn Statement in the House of Commons. Here's what you need to know.
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Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt seeks stability but voters will feel poorer

Thu, 11/17/2022 - 16:24
The chancellor's Autumn Statement sets the scene for the next general election, writes Nick Eardley.
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