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Abortion decriminalisation plans pushed by Labour MP

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 17:45
Tonia Antoniazzi aims to scrap the law that still makes abortion a crime in England and Wales.
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Starmer accuses Plaid MP of talking 'rubbish'

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 16:45
Liz Saville Roberts had criticised the prime minister's "island of strangers" immigration warning.
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Ex-Reform MP Lowe will not face charges over alleged threats

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 12:50
The CPS said it made the decision "following a thorough and detailed review of the evidence".
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How many people come to work and study in the UK?

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 12:35
The prime minister promises numbers will fall 'significantly' under new immigration rules.
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Thousands of civil servant jobs to leave London

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 09:27
The government is aiming to cut roles in London by 12,000 and close 11 offices in the capital.
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GPs split over assisted dying plans, BBC research suggests

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 01:37
GPs are deeply divided over assisted dying with personal beliefs shaping their views, BBC research reveals.
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Scottish assisted dying bill passes first vote

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 21:57
MSPs have been debating proposals to allow terminally-ill adults to seek medical help to end their lives.
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Chris Mason: Starmer's robust language nods to immigration failures

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 22:49
The PM knows cutting immigration is crucial to his credibility, political editor Chris Mason writes.
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What are the challenges facing the government's immigration plan?

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 18:32
The government has outlined plans to "significantly" cut immigration - what are the challenges it faces?
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Labour's immigration plans at a glance

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 18:00
The government says its proposals will reduce record levels of migration to the UK in recent years.
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Chris Mason explains 60 years of UK immigration in 60 seconds

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 09:48
Chris Mason explains 60 years of UK immigration in 60 seconds
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In pictures: 25 years of London's mayors in action

Sat, 05/10/2025 - 07:42
The first mayor of London was elected in May 2000 - we mark 25 years with these memorable images.
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What is in the UK-US tariff deal?

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 15:12
The two nations have announced a deal to reduce tariffs - here's what you need to know.
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UK to announce fresh sanctions on Putin's 'shadow fleet'

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 04:30
Officials say action will be taken against up to 100 oil tankers that have been carrying cargo.
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UK must 'do everything' to rebuild trade with EU, says Bank boss

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 00:13
Andrew Bailey told the BBC that as a public official he did not take a view on Brexit, but that reversing the post Brexit hit to UK-EU trade would be "beneficial".
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Chris Mason: Starmer can claim limited win with America deal

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 23:30
The government's diplomatic achievement in sorting this deal before anyone else delivers reprieve to carmakers.
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Chris Mason: Starmer can claim limited win with America deal

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 23:30
The government's diplomatic achievement in sorting this deal before anyone else delivers reprieve to carmakers.
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US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 22:55
It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US.
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What is in the UK-US tariff deal?

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 19:13
The two nations have announced a deal to reduce tariffs - here's what you need to know.
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Home Office urged to record migrant exits from UK

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 18:30
Labour MP Clive Betts warns the UK border system will "continue to fail" without proper exit checks.
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