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Matt Hancock: I was warned 820,000 in UK could die from Covid
Ex-health secretary's diary recalls conversations in government before the UK went into lockdown.
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'I'm living in fear for my life in Afghanistan'
The UK is failing on its promise to help the most vulnerable Afghans come to the UK, MPs and charities say.
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Train strikes: RMT union hopeful of offer to end rail dispute
The RMT says things are "definitely moving" in the pay dispute, with talks to continue over the weekend.
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Sajid Javid to stand down as MP at next election
The former chancellor and health secretary is the latest Tory MP to say they will quit Parliament.
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Andrew Mitchell warns large numbers in Somalia could die
The development minister announces further UK aid, on a visit to draught-hit western Somalia.
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Minister for Disabled People on employment: 'We can do better'
The UK's new disability minister admits the government needs to improve its employment record.
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Matt Hancock: It’s a pleasure to be back… and well-fed
The MP is teased about his I'm a Celebrity performance as he returns to Parliament for a debate.
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Chester by-election: Sunak fails first by-election test, says Rayner
Labour would win general election if Chester's new MP Sam Dixon's vote share was repeated nationally.
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Working from home: 10% Welsh government staff in office each day
Welsh government looks at sharing out office space as the Tories call for most staff to be in work.
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Suella Braverman reappointment sets dangerous precedent - MPs
A Commons committee says there should be "significant" punishments for ministers who break the rules.
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Brexit: Progress on trade deals slower than promised
The UK government is on course to miss its target for signing deals, as exporter numbers fall.
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Rishi Sunak pledges police powers to tackle illegal protests
It is unacceptable that people's lives are being disrupted by a "selfish minority", says Rishi Sunak.
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My mum's 40-hour wait to get to A&E with hip break
Woman, 85, endured "agonising" wait as BBC analysis shows delays now at record levels.
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China condemns British MPs' Taiwan visit
"This is... a gross interference in China's internal affairs," a embassy spokesperson said.
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Ian Blackford to stand down as SNP leader at Westminster
There had been speculation that some SNP MPs were plotting to replace Mr Blackford as group leader.
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Brexit added £210 to household food bills, LSE says
A new study suggests extra red tape and checks pushed up food bills in the UK over two years.
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House of Commons given low hygiene rating
Westminster City Council found mouse droppings in 19 separate locations around the House of Commons.
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Boris Johnson: Former PM announces plans to stand at next election
The former prime minister says he will run for re-election as MP for Uxbridge and Ruislip in west London.
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MPs clear way for Anne and Edward to stand in for King
The Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex will be added to the existing five counsellors of state.
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Stephen Doughty: Police 'standing by its decision' in MP's diazepam case
They were asked why they treated a man who supplied diazepam to an MP differently to the politician.
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