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Shapps says UK will repel Houthi Red Sea attacks
The defence secretary says British forces will take direct action against Houthi rebels targeting vessels in the key shipping lane. from BBC News -…
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Almost three million tested for cancer in England
Record numbers are being tested for cancer but treatment targets are still being missed in England. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/5s2yM1Q
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Justin Welby: Political leaders should treat opponents as human beings
The Archbishop of Canterbury urges politicians to "forswear wedge issues" and avoid divisive topics. from BBC News - UK Politics https://…
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Dominic Cummings: Sunak wanted me to secretly work on election strategy
Rishi Sunak twice met the former No 10 adviser to discuss campaigns, Downing Street says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/b2HAcPt
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Chris Mason: Get ready - general election talk will dominate 2024
A new year, and all the political parties are focusing their planning and attention on the polls ahead. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/…
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Actress and mum get MBEs for brain charity work
Actress Emilia Clarke and her mother Jenny are named in the New Year Honours for brain charity work. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/VYIazDZ
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Liz Truss unveils resignation honours list
The ex-PM, who was in office for 49 days, gives supporters and former aides honours, sparking criticism. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt…
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Tim Martin: Wetherspoon boss knighted in New Year Honours
The pub chain founder and Brexit campaigner is recognised for services to hospitality and culture. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/FXgpc…
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New Year Honours 2024: Derbyshire MPs recognised in list
They are receiving their respective accolades in recognition of their political and public service. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/O8sJ…
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Prisons must focus on rehabilitation to cut reoffending, says chief inspector
Charlie Taylor says a "fundamental reorientation" of prisons is the only way to reduce reoffending. from BBC News - UK Politics https://i…
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Potty-mouthed politicians turn the air blue in 2023
Hit the bleep button: from rude WhatsApps to ministerial outbursts, 2023 saw plenty of political swearing. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.…
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National Archives: Thatcher was desperate to stop Spycatcher publication
Keenly awaited secret files show how determined Thatcher was to block an ex-spy's tell-all. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/15tqkF3
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Health: Can BBC show help men talk about erectile dysfunction?
Stars and doctors hope Russell T Davies's BBC drama Men Up can help end impotence stigma. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/fmXMLnV
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Former PM Tony Blair was keen on Wimbledon FC relocating to Belfast
Ex-Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair was keen on an idea to relocate Wimbledon FC to Belfast in the late 1990s. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift…
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Jacques Delors: Tributes pour in for architect of modern EU
"Whatever you say about the modern EU - it is the house that Jacques built" - Boris Johnson. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Q…
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Suspected arson at MP Mike Freer's office concerning, No 10 says
Firefighters were called to a fire at Conservative MP Mike Freer's office on Christmas Eve. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/8F6b7RY
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RSV: Jab for winter virus could cut baby hospitalisations by 80%, study says
More than 30,000 children under five are hospitalised with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) a year. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/SZujJxl
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Junior doctors' strike: Thousands of NHS appointments hit by walkout
The NHS is braced for its longest strike after last week's walkout caused nearly 89,000 cancellations. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ng…
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Treasury says 2024 Budget to be held on 6 March
The speech could be the government's last opportunity to set out tax changes before the general election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://i…
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Metric measurement rules to stay after Brexit review
But the government has announced it will move away from EU-era rules on wine bottle sizes in shops. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/tdTC…
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Young-onset dementia risk increased by Vitamin D deficiency and depression, study says
A major study has identified 15 risk factors for young-onset dementia, not all of which are genetic. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/IPfwioA
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Labour considers processing asylum seekers overseas
The party is exploring whether some could have their claims assessed before they travel to the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/xWhf8…
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Tory MP Mike Freer's office hit by suspected arson attack
A fire broke out at the north London office of Mike Freer MP on Christmas Eve, police have confirmed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Ch…
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Kidney donation: 'Giving a stranger this gift has changed my life'
Laura Maisey says giving away one of her organs has been the best thing that has ever happened to her. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/igIvBd…
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Call for more action to tackle romance fraud
The government's anti-fraud champion Simon Fell says victims of relationship swindlers require more help. from BBC News - UK Politics https://i…
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Home Secretary James Cleverly criticised over drink spiking joke
The home secretary apologises for making an "ironic joke" at a Downing Street event, a spokesman says. from BBC News - UK Politics https:…
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'Loneliest sheep' fronts mental health campaign
Rescued ewe Fiona is enlisted to help support farmers who might be struggling at Christmas. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GYHIyoe
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Prevent: Rise in climate activists referred to anti-terror scheme
Prevent has received dozens of environmental referrals since disruptive climate protests emerged. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/43A0xC…
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Cambridgeshire mum saves her toddler's life through liver transplant
The mum says she would have done anything possible to save her little boy's life. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/rq4GFgs
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Relax rules on research into illegal drugs, say advisers
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs says drugs like psychedelics could be key to new treatments. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt…
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How are the visa rules changing and how many people come to the UK?
The government is making it harder to get UK work and family visas to try to reduce legal migration. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/nhm…
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UK at risk of recession after economy shrinks
Revised figures show the economy contracted between July and September this year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/FMJzmSW
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Calls for inquiry over £100k Dudley Council France trip
A delegation from Dudley Council attended a property investment event in Cannes in 2022. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/NlIbXh6
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Non-burping can damage quality of life, researchers say
People with the condition have to deal with abdominal bloating, gurgling noises and flatulence. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ZhpUy9g
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Fears UK not ready for deepfake general election
A senior Tory MP leads calls for more government action to prevent AI sabotaging British democracy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/xsb3…
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UK tipped for speedier rate cut after surprise inflation fall
Cheaper fuel prices meant inflation fell to 3.9% in November, the lowest rate for two years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/kTtJe7d
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Junior doctor could leave job over pay dispute
Dr Mohammed Hussain is joining national colleagues in three days of strike action. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/rVHYMsG
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Andrew Bridgen: Ex-Tory MP quits Reclaim Party after seven months
The North West Leicestershire MP says he has left over a "difference in the direction of the party". from BBC News - UK Politics https://…
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Disruption warning as junior doctor strikes return
NHS bosses say their worst fears are being realised as a three-day walkout begins in England. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/lM8ALix
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The Kenyan women being helped by Alnwick stoma swimmer
Gill Castle, from Northumberland, is using her experience of having a stoma to help women in Kenya. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MSG35rw
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Infected blood scandal compensation payments still not available
The government says it cannot make a decision on compensation after losing a key vote on the scandal. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9FL1ma2…
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NHS dentistry as we know it 'gone for good'
Most adults may need to start paying for care to protect free support for others, a think tank says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/27wLWpZ
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Dame Esther Rantzen: 'If I were PM, we would vote on assisted dying'
The veteran broadcaster speaks to the BBC about her decision to join Dignitas. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/R3r7jH5
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Eddie Izzard fails bid to become Labour candidate for Brighton Pavilion seat
The stand-up comedian fails to win Labour's backing to contest Caroline Lucas' seat. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/pePWcaw
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Spiking crackdown to see more funding for test kits
Modernising the law and training for door staff are also among measures announced by the government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/oZz…
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Ellie Middleton: 'Learning the way my brain works has changed everything for me'
Author Ellie Middleton on her late ADHD and autism diagnoses. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/NaIBOTf
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Stormont: DUP won't be distracted by hype over deal, says Donaldson
Sir Jeffrey tells party members in an email that more work is needed before a deal to restore Stormont. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/…
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Laura Kuenssberg: Five facts from a political year of gains and losses
Departures and by-elections, polls and Partygate fallout - how the political year unfolded. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/jLQPWMO
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Israel Gaza: Lord Cameron supports 'sustainable ceasefire' and warns over deaths
Lord Cameron warns "too many civilians have been killed" in Gaza in a shift in tone from the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.…
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Avoidable 111 calls may risk lives over Christmas, service head warns
The north-west of England service says repeat medication orders on bank holidays add unnecessary pressure. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3E…
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The quest to find healthy and cheap sweeteners
Start-up firms are producing new sweeteners but will they be able to compete with sugar? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/rQSWfjy
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Call for cots to be given to homeless families
Campaigners want ministers to upgrade guidance to councils providing for families in temporary accommodation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://i…
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Stormont: Sir Jeffrey says DUP approaching a decision
Talks between the UK government and Northern Ireland political parties have been extended. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/eBGL81I
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Cystic fibrosis: The miracle drugs priced out of reach
Regulators around the world have questioned the high price set by Vertex Pharmaceuticals. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Jgu26eX
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Allergy details must be mandatory on menus - Food Standards Agency
Calls for change stem from the family of a teenager who died after an allergic reaction to a meal out. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ZWI5kO…
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Smoking decline stalls since Covid as more young people take up the habit - study
The number of adults giving up more than doubled but many young adults started smoking, researchers say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/wKIn…
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MoD fined after email blunder risked Afghan interpreters' lives
A mass email revealed details of more than 200 people who the UK was trying to help flee the Taliban. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/21…
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NHS vaccinations to be booked online in drive to increase uptake
The digital expansion follows the success of the Covid vaccination programme, NHS England says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/PxT0ujY
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Chris Mason: No easy way forward for Rishi Sunak after Commons win as Rwanda bill splits party
Finding a way between opposing views over Rwanda will challenge the PM in 2024, writes Chris Mason. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/bfyu…
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Bibby Stockholm: Asylum seeker on board barge dies
The three-storey barge moored off Dorset houses people awaiting the outcome of asylum applications. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/KLfk…
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Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan as top opium producer
A Taliban ban led to a 95% drop in Afghan poppy cultivation, a UN report finds. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/5103SeZ
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Calls for police to investigate mental health deaths in Norfolk and Suffolk
Campaigners in Norfolk and Suffolk say lessons are not being learned after thousands of unexpected deaths. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/gi…
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Chris Mason: Rishi Sunak’s authority on the line over Rwanda vote
Jeopardy is in the air and MPs are being tracked down to ensure they are around to vote. says Chris Mason. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.…
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'The law needs to catch up on student mental health'
A High Court case is looking at whether universities owe a duty of care towards their students. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/JuL4QWz
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Veterans demand Commons debate on review into past armed forces gay ban
Campaigners are accusing the government of failing on its key pledges over LGBT veterans ban. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/fhFi3Ce
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New Zealand smoking ban: Māori mourn loss of hard-won smoking reform
The model for an end to tobacco had been pushed for decades by New Zealand's Indigenous people. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/saYmhV3
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Tory peer Michelle Mone 'regrets' denying links with PPE firm
PPE Medpro is being sued by the government and is being investigated by the National Crime Agency (NCA). from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt…
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Rwanda asylum bill is too weak to be a deterrent, says Robert Jenrick
The ex-immigration minister says the PM's bill to revive the asylum scheme "doesn't do the job". from BBC News - UK Politics http…
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Why do people always wait until January to get fit?
Many people wait until the new year to join a gym or start running - but now might be the best time. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/z6U0yr7
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Green Party split from group at centre of trans row
Green Party Women's committee argue they are being punished for members' gender-critical views. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/…
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Laura Kuenssberg: Tory party splits and spats put Sunak under serious pressure
The PM's unique selling point - ending the chaos of the Truss and Johnson years - is taking a battering. from BBC News - UK Politics https://if…
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Emergency Rwanda legislation is doomed to fail, says Robert Jenrick
The former immigration minister speaks for the first time since he resigned saying the policy wasn't being tough enough. from BBC News - UK Pol…
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A tale of two very different Covid inquiries
In London, ministers have been in the spotlight whereas the Scottish inquiry has focused on the victims. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/IxWS…
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MPs defeated at election to get help finding a new career
Those losing their seats at the next election will get taxpayer-funded advice with landing a new job. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/UA…
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Merthyr Tydfil: The industrial town that paved the way for Viagra
Steelworkers in need of cash were among the men of Merthyr Tydfil who became medical guinea pigs. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/OVsvDwX
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Parkinson's Disease: 'You can have a career after diagnosis'
A hospital nurse tells of her experience after her "overwhelming" Parkinson's Disease diagnosis. from BBC News - Health https://ift.t…
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Chris Mason: Rwanda bill a reminder of Brexit Tory divisions
This weekend different groupings of MPs in the party are scrutinising the government's planned new law on Rwanda. from BBC News - UK Politics h…
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UK paid Rwanda an extra £100m for asylum deal
It means the UK has spent £240m on the scheme, despite no asylum seekers being sent to the African nation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.…
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New test to prevent hearing loss in newborns
A test is available in Brighton to determine if babies could lose their hearing from an antibiotic. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MEPAUOo
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Chris Mason: Mood in Conservative Party bleak after Jenrick's resignation
Senior Tories say they would not be surprised if Rishi Sunak ends up facing a confidence vote, says Chris Mason. from BBC News - UK Politics https:…
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Blood test shows if organs are ageing fast or slowly
Proteins in blood reflect how well the brain, heart and other major organs are faring, say scientists. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/8S6s4A…
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Conservative splits emerge ahead of Rwanda migration law
Competing factions are lobbying to influence Rishi Sunak in the days before he publishes his flagship Rwanda legislation. from BBC News - UK Politi…
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Councils in England warn of growing financial crisis
Local leaders say more councils in England are at risk of going bust because of a lack of funding. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/H3pVB…
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Boris Johnson faces two-day grilling at Covid inquiry
The former prime minister is expected to apologise for mistakes but defend his pandemic record. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ewEqS5z
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Blood in urine cancer warnings to appear in men's toilets
The awareness messages will be carried on urinal mats as part of efforts to detect male cancers early. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/SaOYH7…
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HIV and forced sterilisations: How four Kenyan women found justice
Four women living with HIV who won a landmark case tell the BBC about how they were sterilised. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/IzFylUi
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Ministers lose infected blood vote after Tory MPs revolt
MPs were voting on a plan to set up a compensation scheme for infected blood scandal victims. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/f13ezWY
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Chris Mason: Ministers in new bid to reduce immigration
The government has failed to meet its own promises - this week it makes renewed efforts to rectify that. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt…
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British lawyers could be sent to Rwandan courts as part of asylum plans
The government hopes changes to policy will address concerns from the Supreme Court. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/pdR9Zbm
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BBC should be 'realistic' on licence fee - Sunak
The PM welcomes savings at the BBC and says decisions on the fee have not been made. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/9ZgWIcf
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'Labour won't turn on spending taps' says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer will say in a speech there will be "huge constraints" if Labour win power. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/HM…
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Scotch on the Rocks: The TV drama locked away for 50 years
The BBC Scotland drama Scotch on the Rocks was so contentious it has been locked away for 50 years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ZqyX…
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Starmer credits Thatcher in pitch to Tory voters
The Labour leader says Conservative PM set loose "our natural entrepreneurialism". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/rv6XasV
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Baby formula soaring costs: 'I struggle, but I won’t buy a cheaper brand'
Why struggling parents aren't choosing cheaper brands when it comes to infant formula milk. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/RdYqSWN
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Boris Johnson to apologise to Covid Inquiry but say he got big calls right
But the former PM will argue robustly his government got many big pandemic calls right. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/rGmqZup
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Covid Inquiry felt like the trial of Matt Hancock
The inquiry is both a case of reputation management and the big picture questions, BBC political editor Chris Mason writes. from BBC News - UK Poli…
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UK human swine flu case: Why now, and what's next?
What you need to know about the first confirmed case of a new type of flu, found in North Yorkshire. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xrBs4Ge
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Darlington Hospital launches new camera-based weight loss surgery
A hospital in north-east England has become the first outside London to offer the pioneering surgery. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/arY1JVd…
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Tory candidate risks being dropped in vote row
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Head teacher says autistic student died despite family's plea for support
Isaac Uzoegbu was hit by a car when he ran from home. His head teacher says it could have been prevented. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/1Ip…
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