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• New right to bereavement leave to cover step and half relatives

  22-09-2026 02:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new law will also cover foster, kinship care and adoptive relationships, as well as early pregnancy loss.
  
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• Chris Mason: In the room with the president and the prime minister

  23-09-2026 06:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnham seemed nervous at first, knowing how explosive these encounters with Trump can be, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.
  
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• How could Healey raise tax in the Budget?

  23-09-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Given the restrictions imposed on him by Labour’s manifesto, the chancellor has limited options available to bring in money
  
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• Global banks warn UK windfall tax will trigger shift away from London

  23-09-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Chancellor John Healey is looking for revenues in next month’s Budget to compensate for hit from higher borrowing costs due to Iran war
  
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• UK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham says

  23-09-2026 03:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK could act as "an honest broker" on AI and other global challenges, the prime minister tells world leaders at the UN.
  
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• Trump says he can do business with Burnham but criticises 'terrible' Chagos deal

  22-09-2026 23:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK has proposed handing the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and paying to lease back an important military base.
  
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• New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Burnham

  22-09-2026 23:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prime minister met the European Commission President during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly.
  
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• Labour MPs call for end to loophole that trimmed billionaire’s tax bill by £18mn

  22-09-2026 21:51 via ft.com
  Quadrature Capital’s Suneil Setiya would have been liable for higher rate of stamp duty had he not bought five flats together with London mansion
  
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• Analysis: Lib Dems leave conference buoyed by Davey's message

  22-09-2026 21:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Concerns over Sir Ed Davey's leadership were dampened by pledges at conference and his performance.
  
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• Trump rejects ‘globalist scheme’ to control AI in blow to Burnham

  22-09-2026 20:20 via ft.com
  President says US is ‘leading over China by a lot and everyone else, and we’re going to keep it that way’
  
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• Trump rejects ‘globalist scheme’ in blow to Burnham’s plan for AI guidelines

  22-09-2026 20:20 via ft.com
  President says US is ‘leading over China by a lot and everyone else, and we’re going to keep it that way’
  
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• Reform MSPs walk out of parliament in protest against independence debate

  22-09-2026 20:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The party's leader in Scotland, Malcolm Offord, describes the debate as an insult and a waste of time.
  
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• Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market

  22-09-2026 18:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Lib Dem leader vows to raise tax thresholds if he becomes PM, in a speech to his party conference.
  
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• Davey takes aim at 'thugs' who 'stoke racism'

  22-09-2026 17:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Lib Dem leader is addressing his party conference in Brighton.
  
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• Laura Anne Jones elected Reform's deputy Welsh leader

  22-09-2026 16:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  She fills the vacancy left by Helen Jenner becoming leader on Monday.
  
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• The UK Budget: what does it mean for growth and security?

  22-09-2026 16:20 via ft.com
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• Ed Davey promises £17bn tax cuts as he warns Lib Dems are in ‘fight of our lives’

  22-09-2026 16:02 via ft.com
  Party leader outlines plans to increase tax-free personal allowance threshold
  
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• Should Lib Dems copy other parties to get more attention?

  22-09-2026 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Young supporters of the Liberal Democrats say the party could do more within the digital space.
  
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• Why are you a Lib Dem?

  22-09-2026 13:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  We asked young Liberal Democrat supporters about what drew them to the party.
  
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• Ed Davey arrives at Lib Dem party conference

  22-09-2026 13:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liberal Democrat party leader Ed Davey was met with cheers by supporters as he arrived at the party's annual conference in Brighton.
  
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• Leadership 'rumblings' ahead of Ed Davey's big speech

  22-09-2026 12:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leadership 'rumblings' ahead of Ed Davey's big speech at For more on the Liberal Democrats Party Conference..
  
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• UK to help refuel Saudi jets countering Houthi attacks

  22-09-2026 10:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK says it will provide air-to-air refuelling for "defensive" operations following a request from Saudi Arabia.
  
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• Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor

  22-09-2026 10:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.
  
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• The divide that defines the Lib Dems

  22-09-2026 10:49 via ft.com
  Members in seats where the party is not competitive feel poorly served by its leadership and strategy
  
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• Burnham to press EU chief to let UK participate in ‘Made in Europe’ policy

  22-09-2026 10:00 via ft.com
  British prime minister to hold meeting with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen
  
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• UK government borrowing surges in blow to Healey ahead of Budget

  22-09-2026 08:09 via ft.com
  ‘Dismal’ £18bn figure for August comes as inflation drives up government spending
  
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• Burnham expects to find 'common ground' with Trump in first meeting

  22-09-2026 08:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In New York, the prime minister will also deliver a speech to the UN General Assembly expected to be focused on AI.
  
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• The Wargame — Michael Gove plays prime minister in chilling drama-documentary

  22-09-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Sky One’s panic attack of a series brings together real politicians and military advisers to simulate a response to Russian provocations
  
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• How Andy Burnham’s ‘Buy British’ push could backfire

  22-09-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Legal and practical challenges await UK prime minister as he attempts to turn his rhetoric into reality, experts warn
  
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• UK will send military plane to help Saudi Arabia fight Houthis

  22-09-2026 01:25 via ft.com
  Britain to deploy RAF aircraft offering ‘defensive air-to-air refuelling’ capability to the kingdom
  
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