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Student loans inquiry to look at whether system is 'unfair to graduates'

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/12/2026 - 01:03
The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".
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Chris Mason: There may be no knockout blows from Mandelson files but it's far from over

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/12/2026 - 00:54
This first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive.
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Chris Mason: There may be no knockout blows from Mandelson files but it's far from over

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/12/2026 - 00:54
This first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive.
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Union cuts Labour funding by 40% over bin strike

BBC Politics - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 22:11
The union votes in favour of an "unprecedented" £580,000 cut, due to anger over ongoing action.
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What do the first set of Mandelson files tell us?

BBC Politics - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 20:42
The prime minister was warned that Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a "reputational risk" before he was confirmed as US ambassador.
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A 'weirdly rushed' appointment - and other key takeaways from Mandelson files

BBC Politics - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 19:54
A batch of documents has revealed new details about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador.
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PM was warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's Epstein links

BBC Politics - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 19:30
Documents also suggest the peer explored the possibility of a £500,000 severance payment after being sacked as US ambassador.
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Fuel tax hike plan to be kept under review over Iran, says PM

BBC Politics - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 14:40
Fuel duty on petrol and diesel is due to rise from September, when a 5p cut is phased out.
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March organised by Iran-linked group banned after police request

BBC Politics - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 14:18
Organisers say it is a peaceful pro-Palestinian event but it has been criticised for representing the Iranian regime.
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MP reveals rape ordeal during court reform debate

BBC Politics - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 07:27
Charlotte Nichols tells her fellow MPs about the "agony" of having to wait 1,088 days to go to court.
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HMS Dragon departs UK for eastern Mediterranean

BBC Politics - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 04:15
The Type 45 destroyer's main role will be protecting RAF Akrotiri, which was hit with an Iranian-made drone.
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MPs demand urgent action on London grooming gangs

BBC Politics - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 01:09
The government's inquiry into grooming gangs "must look specifically at London as part of its local investigations", says a group of MPs.
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Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes

BBC Politics - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:02
The bill abolishes the 92 seats reserved for peers who inherit their titles through their families.
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Dunblane: How Britain Banned Handguns

BBC Politics - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 23:01
How grieving parents forced the government to ban handguns after the Dunblane shooting.
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Jury restriction plan clears first hurdle despite Labour dissent

BBC Politics - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 21:39
The justice secretary says the limits are required to stem a growing backlog of cases in crown courts.
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Calls grow for Reeves to ditch fuel tax hike over Iran

BBC Politics - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 18:34
Reform UK has set out further detail of how it would cover the cost of scrapping September's planned rise.
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Reciting Hamlet helped stroke recovery, says ex-MP

BBC Politics - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 18:33
Jonathan Ashworth reflects on his stroke recovery as he is made a CBE at Windsor Castle.
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Starmer said ministers can go against wishes of Welsh and Scottish governments in leaked memo

BBC Politics - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 18:15
The memo was obtained by Plaid Cymru, which has accused Labour of turning its back on devolution.
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Who is the 35-year-old rapper set to become Nepal's PM?

BBC Politics - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 18:08
35-year-old rapper Balendra Shah is set to become Nepal's new PM.
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Relaunched digital ID will make it easier to access services, minister says

BBC Politics - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 18:01
Darren Jones says the scheme - originally aimed at curbing illegal working - is now about improving services.
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