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Post Office scandal victims claims not chased due to harassment fears

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 09:38
The government has been criticised for not chasing up sub-postmasters to apply for compensation
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Reform council told to reconsider flag policy

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 08:33
A Leicestershire County Council scrutiny group heard there was "too grey an area" in the policy.
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Union denies 'targeting' school linked to bins boss

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 06:15
The Unite union strongly denies the accusation made by the leader of Birmingham City Council.
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Minister to meet food delivery firms over reports of illegal workers

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 20:06
It comes after reports that asylum seekers are able to work for couriers shortly after reaching UK.
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PM vows to press on with welfare cuts as rebellion grows

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 18:13
More than 120 Labour MPs are backing plans to block cuts to disability and sickness-related benefits.
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UK must prepare for war scenario, government warns

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 17:55
A strategy document says an "all-of-society effort" is required to make the UK more secure.
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UK must prepare for war scenario, government warns

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 17:55
A strategy document says an "all-of-society effort" is required to make the UK more secure.
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International law 'at heart' of Starmer's foreign policy, says Hermer

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 15:51
Lord Richard Hermer said that the government was determined to "lead on international law issues" globally.
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International law 'at heart' of Starmer's foreign policy, says Hermer

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 15:51
Lord Richard Hermer said that the government was determined to "lead on international law issues" globally.
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UK vows to spend 5% of GDP on national security by 2035

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 13:45
The announcement comes ahead of a two-day Nato summit in the Netherlands.
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UK vows to spend 5% of GDP on national security by 2035

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 13:45
The announcement comes ahead of a two-day Nato summit in the Netherlands.
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Welfare rebellion to test Starmer like never before

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 13:00
Labour MPs' challenge over benefits cuts is perhaps the gravest crisis in the PM's time in office so far.
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MP who was raped gets backing over law change

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 06:04
Labour's Natalie Fleet says she used to tell friends "I can't be an MP - I was a teenage parent".
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MP who was raped gets backing over law change

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 06:04
Labour's Natalie Fleet says she used to tell friends "I can't be an MP - I was a teenage parent".
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Palestine Action group to be banned, home secretary confirms

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 21:19
It comes after what she called a "disgraceful attack" on an RAF base and as a protest took place in central London.
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UK prepared to defend interests in Middle East, Lammy says

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 17:52
The foreign secretary says UK forces are on high alert in the region, as Israel-Iran attacks continue.
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UK prepared to defend interests in Middle East, Lammy says

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 17:52
The foreign secretary says UK forces are on high alert in the region, as Israel-Iran attacks continue.
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Let non-doms pay £250,000 and avoid some UK tax - Farage

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 16:33
The Reform UK leader says money raised from the policy would go to the lowest-paid 10% of full-time workers.
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National inquiry announced after maternity failings

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 16:19
It will target the worst-performing trusts in England - and report back by the end of the year.
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Cheaper energy part of 10-year plan for industry

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 15:35
Plans to cut energy bills by up to 25% for more than 7,000 UK businesses is announced alongside other plans to boost growth.
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