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Sex offenders to be denied asylum rights in new law

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 17:09
Asylum seekers placed on the sex offenders register will be denied the right to stay in the UK.
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Pylons 'cheapest option' - independent report

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 10:46
The government says it shows pylons make economic sense as a 100-mile cable route is planned.
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Milkshakes and lattes could be covered by sugar tax

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 09:09
The tax would be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes, under the plans.
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More local grooming inquiries expected - minister

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 18:58
The Conservatives said the local reviews would "not do" and repeated calls for a national investigation.
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No extra cash for higher pay deals, says Downing Street

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 13:49
Pay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% budgeted for by government.
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Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 10:29
Pay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% the government has budgeted for.
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Daughter of murdered MP calls for Kneecap apology

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 10:00
Video emerged of a 2023 gig appearing to show a band member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory."
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Branded school uniforms to change for four million pupils under plans

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 05:59
The government says it will save parents £50 a year, but retailers say it could end up costing more.
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Fuels arrive to keep British Steel plant going

Sun, 04/27/2025 - 17:15
Steel workers and their families can "breathe a sigh of relief", says the business secretary.
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Greens call for single-sex guidance to be withdrawn

Sun, 04/27/2025 - 16:04
Carla Denyer says the equalities watchdog's guidance puts trans people at risk of discrimination.
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Tories may need to form coalition with Reform, says Ben Houchen

Sun, 04/27/2025 - 14:20
A pact may be needed to keep Labour out of government at next general election, the Tory mayor says.
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Starmer and Zelensky vow to 'maintain momentum' on Ukraine peace deal

Sat, 04/26/2025 - 14:23
The leaders discussed the 'positive progress' made towards an end to the war in a meeting after the Pope's funeral.
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Will this be the 'anyone but the big parties' local election?

Sat, 04/26/2025 - 13:10
"Slivers" of votes are set to decide the local elections - with the big parties likely to suffer.
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BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary

Sat, 04/26/2025 - 10:41
Lisa Nandy tells the Telegraph "no options are off the table" when it comes to its review into the broadcaster's charter.
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Eligibility case against Reform candidate dismissed

Fri, 04/25/2025 - 21:14
Dame Andrea Jenkyns is standing as a candidate in the Greater Lincolnshire mayoral race.
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Reeves suggests UK trade with EU more important than US

Fri, 04/25/2025 - 20:30
The chancellor indicates that moving closer to the EU on trade is a bigger priority than the US.
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MPs limber up for London Marathon

Fri, 04/25/2025 - 19:18
Harriet Cross and Cat Smith will be among sixteen MPs taking part in the 26-mile race on Sunday.
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UK claims 90% drop in mail-order cannabis from Thailand

Fri, 04/25/2025 - 17:34
UK Border Force seized 15 tonnes of cannabis in post from Thailand in the last three months of 2024.
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Hairdresser fears she could lose home over tax hikes

Fri, 04/25/2025 - 17:28
The British Hair Consortium is calling on Rachel Reeves to cut VAT to 10% in June's spending review.
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Hairdresser fears she could lose home over tax hikes

Fri, 04/25/2025 - 17:28
The British Hair Consortium is calling on Rachel Reeves to cut VAT to 10% in June's spending review.
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