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• A path that would avoid Brexit calamity

  15-06-2017 06:01 via UK politics
  Theresa May’s government needs to put national interest before party loyalty
  
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• Andy Burnham stokes Brexit debate ahead of UK-EU summit

  25-10-2026 13:01 via UK politics
  Prime minister calls for ‘honest discussion’ about free movement of people
  
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• Britain needs ‘chainsaw economics’

  25-10-2026 13:00 via UK politics
  Shock therapy can liberate the country from a cycle of low growth, rising debt and an expanding state
  
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• Why is it getting harder to raise taxes in the UK?

  25-10-2026 06:00 via UK politics
  IMF argues that major reform is needed of Britain’s tax complexity and competitiveness
  
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• The right’s obsession with ‘civil war’ in Britain

  25-10-2026 06:00 via UK politics
  Many of those stoking fears of bloody unrest don’t actually live in the country
  
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• Conservatives and Reform ready their attacks on Healey’s Budget

  25-10-2026 06:00 via UK politics
  UK’s rightwing opposition parties hope to get some attention from voters for their rival economic programmes
  
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• Between quick wins and big dreams lies Burnham's biggest test

  24-10-2026 13:03 via BBC News
  
  The prime minister might be dreaming of gold medals in 2040, but he must first navigate the difficult years in between, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
  
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• Wales plans to ban steel pylons as government launches consultation

  24-10-2026 12:04 via BBC News
  
  The Welsh government says it is consulting on an "undergrounding-first approach" to electricity lines.
  
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• Pubs, pints and the art of the Budget gimmick

  24-10-2026 06:00 via UK politics
  Andy Burnham may be hoping to repeat George Osborne’s trick by cutting beer duty
  
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• A union storm is coming for employers

  24-10-2026 06:00 via UK politics
  The changing relationship between companies and workers will make it harder to do business
  
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• A little bit of luck is lifting UK Budget expectations

  24-10-2026 06:00 via UK politics
  Healey is poised to deliver his plans just as this year’s drag on global bonds appears to be turning
  
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• Tory activist in 'contract killing broker' claim had worked for party HQ

  24-10-2026 04:52 via BBC News
  
  Jack Ross was contracted to do social media work for the party until earlier this year, the BBC has been told.
  
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• How does the UK state pension compare with other countries?

  24-10-2026 02:09 via BBC News
  
  Do British pensioners have it better or worse than those in other countries?
  
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• UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab

  24-10-2026 02:05 via BBC News
  
  The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.
  
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• UK sets up AI lab to monitor biosecurity threats

  24-10-2026 01:01 via UK politics
  Move comes amid widespread fears that users could create new viruses and bioweapons
  
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• John Healey to give £20bn boost to UK’s business lender and infrastructure bank

  24-10-2026 01:01 via UK politics
  Treasury predicts extra funding will create and support 100,000 jobs as chancellor seeks to exploit flexibility in government’s fiscal rules
  
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• Healey to give £20bn boost to UK’s business lender and infrastructure bank

  24-10-2026 01:01 via UK politics
  Treasury predicts extra funding will create and support 100,000 jobs as chancellor seeks to exploit flexibility in government’s fiscal rules
  
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• Turn Downing Street into museum or flats, says Starmer’s cost of living tsar

  23-10-2026 22:00 via UK politics
  Iceland boss Richard Walker joins chorus of voices calling for 300-year-old hub of British government to be overhauled
  
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• Tory gamblers stood to make nearly £50,000 from insider information, court told

  23-10-2026 21:35 via UK politics
  Former Conservative director of campaigning and two others made scores of bets on date of 2024 general election
  
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• Reform’s former policy chief steps down from Cambridge management roles

  23-10-2026 20:35 via UK politics
  Move by James Orr comes after allegations he breached electoral law by soliciting political donations from foreign citizens
  
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• James Orr steps down from Cambridge management roles

  23-10-2026 20:35 via UK politics
  Move by James Orr comes after allegations he breached electoral law by soliciting political donations from foreign citizens
  
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• Green councillors face Labour deadline to disown Zionism policy

  23-10-2026 19:37 via BBC News
  
  Green leaders have been given until Sunday to disown their party's "Zionism is racism" conference vote.
  
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• Trump says Burnham 'getting it done' after Jackdaw decision

  23-10-2026 19:27 via BBC News
  
  The US president has praised Burnham after the government allowed gas drilling in the North Sea's Jackdaw field.
  
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• Ex-Tory campaign chief and his wife receive suspended sentences over election bets

  23-10-2026 18:58 via BBC News
  
  Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 general election would be held.
  
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• Police yet to receive £2m after A66 crash, says commissioner

  23-10-2026 18:48 via BBC News
  
  Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey says it has been nearly two months since force was promised the cash.
  
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• Burnham should not rush on giving tax powers to English mayors, experts warn

  23-10-2026 18:27 via UK politics
  Local and regional leaders waiting for details on fiscal devolution plan in Budget
  
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• Some Budget tax reforms really are better than others

  23-10-2026 18:05 via UK politics
  In the absence of leaks ahead of next week, we’ve been deluged with wrong-headed calls for cuts
  
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• Submit a question: What does the Budget mean for your money?

  23-10-2026 17:22 via UK politics
  Our experts will analyse the proposals and answer your questions in a live Ask an Expert Q&A on Thursday October 29 at 12pm (GMT)
  
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• PM defends Gogglebox appearance after Badenoch criticism

  23-10-2026 16:13 via BBC News
  
  Burnham says he "makes no apology" for the move as Kemi Badenoch says she is "amazed" he has time.
  
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• Why should I stockpile and what will I need?

  23-10-2026 15:30 via BBC News
  
  The UK government has warned households to have three days of essential supplies on hand.
  
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