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Covid inquiry to look at impact on care services

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 02:10
The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting on Monday.
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Welfare U-turn means we are in 'better position', says Streeting

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 15:18
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said MPs raised "substantial" concerns over planned cuts to disability benefits.
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Welfare U-turn means we are in 'better position', says Streeting

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 15:18
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said MPs raised "substantial" concerns over planned cuts to disability benefits.
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Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 14:42
Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan.
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Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 14:42
Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan.
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MP refers himself to commissioner over 'cash for questions' claims

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 12:05
Leaked emails purport to show George Freeman asking a firm that employed him what questions he should ask ministers.
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MP refers himself to commissioner over 'cash for questions' claims

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 12:05
Leaked emails purport to show George Freeman asking a firm that employed him what questions he should ask ministers.
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Starmer says fixing welfare is a 'moral imperative'

Sat, 06/28/2025 - 22:05
The prime minister described the benefits system as "broken" a day after he was forced to U-turn on plans for reforms.
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Starmer says fixing welfare is a 'moral imperative'

Sat, 06/28/2025 - 22:05
The prime minister described the benefits system as "broken" a day after he was forced to U-turn on plans for reforms.
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PM's benefit cuts U-turn leaves backbenchers feeling bruised

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 22:16
After the PM's efforts to mend relations with many on Labour's left, plenty are still unhappy.
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PM's benefit cuts U-turn leaves backbenchers feeling bruised

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 22:16
After the PM's efforts to mend relations with many on Labour's left, plenty are still unhappy.
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We've got the right balance, says PM after benefits U-turn

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 18:10
The prime minister has made concessions on his welfare bill after an angry response from 120 of his own MPs.
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We've got the right balance, says PM after benefits U-turn

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 18:10
The prime minister has made concessions on his welfare bill after an angry response from 120 of his own MPs.
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Plans to help benefits recipients into work 'a mess', say DWP officials

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 18:03
Plans to help those affected by benefits cuts into work are not "properly considered", officials tell the BBC.
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Plans to help benefits recipients into work 'a mess', say DWP officials

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 18:03
Plans to help those affected by benefits cuts into work are not "properly considered", officials tell the BBC.
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Starmer says he regrets using 'island of strangers' phrase

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 14:53
The PM says he "had no idea" the language echoed Enoch Powell's 1968 speech about immigration.
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Starmer says he regrets using 'island of strangers' phrase

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 14:53
The PM says he "had no idea" the language echoed Enoch Powell's 1968 speech about immigration.
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Faisal Islam: How much will U-turn on disability benefits cost?

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 12:43
The changes could cost up to £3bn which will have to come from higher taxes or cuts elsewhere, given the chancellor's self-imposed borrowing rules.
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Faisal Islam: How much will U-turn on disability benefits cost?

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 12:43
The changes could cost up to £3bn which will have to come from higher taxes or cuts elsewhere, given the chancellor's self-imposed borrowing rules.
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Starmer's stormy first year: Why his political honeymoon was so short-lived

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 07:23
As the PM marks a year in office next week - which he will spend grappling with crises - British politics finds itself at an inflection point
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