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Labour ministers tread carefully as welfare reform looms
The government is not just looking at reforming the benefits system - it is preparing to put it at the heart of its economic agenda. from BBC News …
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Top supermarkets running 'prohibited' tobacco ads
Trading Standards says adverts for heated tobacco products are banned, but some supermarkets disagree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rmPO6V4
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Farmers in bird flu 'panic' call for UK vaccine plan
Vaccinating poultry against bird flu is still not allowed in the UK despite a rise in farm outbreaks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ashE8rl
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Five key impacts of Brexit five years on
The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vc7NGB0
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Ex-Tory leader warned over repeated rule breaches
An ex-Welsh Conservative leader has been warned he will be punished if he breaks Senedd rules again. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ytaliVg
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Algorithm study 90% accurate predicting bowel cancer
The method could be used to develop a blood test to identify inflammatory-bowel-disease patients most at risk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CPRko2r…
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At a glance: what was in Rachel Reeves speech?
The chancellor announces measures she says will kickstart growth: what are they? from BBC News https://ift.tt/HT1L86d
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Chris Mason: Labour must make economic growth ideas work this time
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is seeking to inject optimism into the economy and a sense that Labour can get things done. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f…
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Reeves expected to welcome Heathrow expansion plans
The chancellor is expected to make the announcement as part of a speech about growth on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G8gcQX6
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'I was diagnosed with dementia in my 40s'
A group of people with dementia have made a film called Hear Our Voice to tackle common stereotypes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sKcYhjq
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GPs asked to identify potential gambling addicts
The health watchdog says gambling should be given the same weight as alcohol and nicotine addiction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sgF3LeZ
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Temporary housing linked to deaths of at least 74 children
Official data show that 58 of those children were babies under the age of one. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o42mcxJ
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Farm worker contracts human case of bird flu
The UK Health Security Agency says cases of bird-to-human transmission were rare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jeLBJiE
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Outgoing Muslim Council leader criticises lack of government contact
Zara Mohammed tells BBC the difficulties she faced as she ends her time as Muslim Council of Britain leader. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8XB4noG
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Chris Mason: Warm words, for now, between Trump and Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump spent 45 minutes on the phone over the weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CjMqQAy
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Starmer pledges to make Holocaust education 'national endeavour'
The prime minister says while we remember the six million Jewish victims "we must also act". from BBC News https://ift.tt/a1vS6Ir
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Streeting accuses Farage of 'miserabilist' vision for UK
The health secretary says Reform UK has a "poverty of ambition" for the UK that Labour "utterly rejects". from BBC News https:/…
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Remove videos seen by Southport killer, Cooper says
Social media platforms have a 'moral responsibility' to remove violent content, home secretary says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Arlphe
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Growth at all costs? Why Reeves is in a sudden rush on the economy
The chancellor raised taxes in the Budget - but now she wants to get rid of barriers to business. Why the change of focus? from BBC News https://if…
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Sewage leaks and ops delayed - life at hospitals awaiting rebuild
A host of hospital building projects have been put back to the 2030s. How will they cope? from BBC News https://ift.tt/FoAZGNE
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What are Parliament's bars really like?
Westminster's drinking culture is in the spotlight after a bar was closed over an alleged spiking incident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qNcrMQ…
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Why was Scotland's National Care Service scrapped?
Years of delay and dispute have worn down support for what was once the government's flagship policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KX4Dcwp
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Hair loss drug finasteride 'biggest mistake of my life'
Some online sites prescribe a potentially risky hair loss drug without consistent safety checks, BBC finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hk7L5gV
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Landslide election cost £52m in staff turnover payments
Parliamentary standards body says the last election saw an "almost-unprecedented" staff turnover. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fde8HBA
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MP calls for harsher sentence for Southport killer
Axel Rudakubana, 18, was jailed for a minimum of 52 years for the murders of three girls. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IB1yGq4
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Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year
The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w5Olpbz
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Misbehaving Welsh politicians may face recall vote
Members of the Senedd could face a referendum on their future if they are suspended. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h1bartS
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PM vows to curb 'Nimby' legal blocks on infrastructure
The government wants to cut the number of legal challenges to infrastructure projects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5pTlNou
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Benefit cheats could be stripped of driving licences
A proposed new law will also give ministers greater powers to request bank account information. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fPi82CX
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PM urged to close online child sex abuse loopholes
The Internet Watch Foundation revealed 2024 was the worst year on record for online child sexual abuse imagery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dJw4YB…
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Offshore wind firms told WWII bomb disposals must be less noisy
The government says the industry must find ways to clear the explosives without disrupting marine life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qM3IiQ1
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Trump orders US to leave World Health Organization
Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rAzBU8P
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Nandy accuses peers of trying to delay football bill
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has warned that attempts to pass a Football Governance Bill are at a "critical juncture". from BBC News http…
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Yes, Minister character is government's new AI assistant
A new suite of AI tools for civil servants are named 'Humphrey' after the scheming character. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0piK2XH
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Secret UK 'mini cabinet' tries to plan for unpredictable Trump
On security and on the economy, Westminster feels both worry and hope as Donald Trump heads back to the White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u…
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Cervical screening knowledge gap 'costing lives'
Women can ask for adjustments and this may encourage some people to get tested, the Eve Appeal says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7mEeLDO
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Brexit fishing row heads for trade court showdown
The UK has banned European vessels from catching the silvery fish species in its North Sea waters but the EU is challenging the move. from BBC News…
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US-UK relations will flourish under Trump, says PM
Sir Keir Starmer sends his congratulations to Donald Trump ahead of the US presidential inauguration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J5n1L9B
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Corbyn and McDonnell face police interview after pro-Palestinian rally
The former Labour leader and former shadow chancellor will voluntarily attend a police station. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C0PjLYE
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Trump will want a good deal with UK, says minister
Darren Jones, the chancellor's second-in-command, is confident UK-US trading relationships could be deepened. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Zdv…
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Deaths of 56 babies at Leeds hospitals may have been preventable, BBC told
Two whistleblowers also believe the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s maternity units are unsafe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aUqifK9
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Singer 'helpless' after baby girl contracted RSV virus
The country singer says her baby daughter spent 10 days in hospital with respiratory syncytial virus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dx4b95C
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Chris Mason: A clear nod to demands for a new child abuse inquiry
The BBC's political editor examines the government's announcement on grooming gangs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7uhsNF0
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No convictions for breaching sanctions on Russia
Sanctions were introduced after the Crimea annexation in 2014 and the wider invasion of Ukraine in 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IwysfSR
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PM visits Ukraine to sign 'landmark' 100-year pact
The deal is seen as a show of support for Ukraine, days before Donald Trump re-enters the White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pvlJP8S
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Rise of vaccine distrust - why more of us are questioning jabs
Confidence in all types of vaccination has taken a hit. The question is why, and what can be done about it? from BBC News https://ift.tt/qPE0nbw
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UK must rejoin EU customs union, says Lib Dem Davey
Sir Ed will argue the move is needed to deal with the incoming Trump presidency in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mnbJAR3
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MPs call for miscarriage bereavement leave
Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CWBRhg2
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Gerry Adams in line for 'pay day' if Legacy Act repealed
Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams is in line for "a pay day from the taxpayer" under plans to repeal the Legacy Act, a report backed b…
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Women seeking abortions after using 'natural' contraception
Researchers have seen a shift from "more reliable" hormonal contraceptives to fertility tracking apps. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MjZsO…
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'We re-mortgaged to buy our kids ADHD medication'
BBC research finds nearly 400,000 private prescriptions for ADHD were issued in 2023-24. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xVfhdqR
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Chris Mason: Starmer and Reeves navigate tricky economic backdrop
Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are the duo that best personify the Labour project of the 2020s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/28mT9ge
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Nurse stabbed in hospital's acute medical ward
A 37-year-old man is in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dGHzqu6
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Former New Labour adviser appointed to lead UK's EU reset
HSBC boss Michael Ellam was an adviser to Gordon Brown and now has rejoined government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QRNk0yS
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PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth
Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p1A…
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Facebook and X must comply with UK law - minister
Peter Kyle responds after Mark Zuckerberg confirms changes to how content on Meta is monitored. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1ASXu02
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Molly Russell's dad warns UK 'going backwards' on online safety and urges PM to act
In an exclusive interview, Ian Russell tells the BBC that he believes there is "no real movement" within government on online safety. fro…
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PM should sack Siddiq over corruption claims, Badenoch says
The Tory leader's call follows allegations about properties linked to her family in Bangladesh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1BMkgch
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'I don't like this Musk chap': Reform members say they're unbothered by spat
Activists gathering at a regional conference assess whether the US billionaire could help or hinder the party. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uWhd4pj…
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Could a mango-flavoured pill end intestinal worms?
The pill is a combination of two existing anti-parasitic drugs that, used together, appear more effective. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yuzi69B
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Reeves pledges to 'make UK better off' on China visit
It follows criticism of the chancellor's trip which comes at a time of economic unease as UK borrowing costs rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt…
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Reform UK councillors resign in protest over Farage
A group of councillors in Derbyshire say the party "has lost its sense of direction" under Farage's leadership. from BBC News https:/…
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'I paid fake doctor thousands for fillers - now I look like a gargoyle'
Cosmetics clinic says it has "totally reviewed all procedures" since treating Andrea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8uNeovt
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Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me?
Government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for several years - what does it mean for you? from BBC News https://ift.tt/boXK7qj
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Inside the UK's first legal drug consumption room
The Thistle will open its doors next week after nearly a decade of deadlock over drug laws. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PEOxGZj
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MP calls for Letby retrial, claims 'no hard evidence'
Sir David Davis claims case notes reveal that the conviction of Lucy Letby was based on flawed evidence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bRUP6Hz
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Half of English county councils could ask to delay elections
The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mN72DOV
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People smugglers to see finances targeted by UK
The planned measures will target the finances of illegal smuggling networks, the Home Office says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4XEtFvA
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Glass of milk a day cuts bowel cancer risk - study
Dark leafy greens, bread and non-dairy milks containing calcium were also found to offer protection. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WOZjRyi
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Streeting says he is ashamed of NHS winter problems
The health secretary sees patients left crying and distressed, as hospitals declare critical incidents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QjoHMyY
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Rising costs force 'difficult choices' on schools
A new report says schools in England may have to make cuts to meet pupils' needs and cover pay rises. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dk3nOMI
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Cases double in NHS trust death and injury investigation
Sussex Police began with an initial 105 cases, but the BBC understands there are now more than 200. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5tO8NmK
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Child mental health crisis: Better resilience is the solution, say experts
The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution from BB…
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Cooper promises law to tackle child abuse cover ups
The home secretary says those who fail to report child sexual abuse could face criminal sanctions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9HzV24r
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What is Starmer's record on prosecuting grooming gangs?
The prime minister has come under attack from Elon Musk over his record as director of public prosecutions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rud8lzE
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Child sexual abuse inquiry chair urges government to act
A campaign group led by Prof Alexis Jay also warns against "politicising" sexual violence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6icWYt7
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Musk looms large over UK politics as MPs return for 2025
Another year in Westminster has gotten off to an explosive start after the tech billionaire's intervention. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J56ye2…
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Government unveils plan to cut NHS waiting list backlog
The government pledged to cut the list of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for treatment in England by nearly half a million over the next year. …
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Musk's grooming gangs attack on Phillips 'disgraceful smear'
Wes Streeting says his cabinet colleague has "done more than most people ever do" to fight grooming gangs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M…
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Nigel Farage claims Reform can win power - but how realistic is that?
With new financial backers and a rapidly growing base, Reform UK seems to have momentum, but will it stay? from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Y3ztpM
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Farage defends Musk after grooming gangs posts
The tech billionaire has used his X platform to heavily criticise the UK government and individual ministers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a6LET4j
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NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over treatment
Plans for an upgraded NHS app to allow more patients in England to book treatments will be announced by the health secretary on Monday. from BBC Ne…
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Farage distances himself from Musk on Robinson
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has voiced support for jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t58fWyI
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Heartbroken mum's vaccine plea after flu death
Meg Hughes is calling for flu jabs to be made mandatory as she raises awareness in her son's memory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vePLEyU
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Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump's return as US president
He will be replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan, a former White House deputy chief of staff under President Bush. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K81v0l…
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Long-term social care reform unlikely before 2028 - ministers
The government announces first steps to creating a National Care Service - but the final report is several years away. from BBC News https://ift.tt…
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Social care reforms in pipeline for 2028, say ministers
The government announces first steps to creating a National Care Services - but reform is several years away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YWt4VPZ
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Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come
The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RDtlyPZ
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'A man exposed himself to me on a video call - police didn't properly investigate'
Police are dismissing women's experiences and failing to properly investigate, BBC is told. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rPiODdj
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Early cancer diagnosis in England at record level, NHS figures show
Awareness campaigns and new screening approaches are having an impact, says NHS England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2mwijYP
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