MPs back one-month cap on advance rent payments
14 January 2025 at 14:24
MPs vote for a cap on advanced rent payments in England as the Renters' Rights Bill edges closer to becoming law.
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Gerry Adams in line for 'pay day' if Legacy Act repealed
14 January 2025 at 14:01
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 by several peers has stated.
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- Chancellor will remain for all of Parliament, Downing Street says
Chancellor will remain for all of Parliament, Downing Street says
13 January 2025 at 09:19
Market jitters have raised questions over Rachel Reeves' management of the economy.
PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth
13 January 2025 at 10:36
Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs.
Chair of miscarriages of justice review body quits
14 January 2025 at 12:59
Helen Pitcher "jumped as she was pushed", a government source said.
Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell to end marriage
13 January 2025 at 05:22
Sturgeon says she and the former SNP chief executive have been separated for "some time".
Tulip Siddiq resigns as Treasury minister
14 January 2025 at 08:50
It comes after growing pressure over an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh.
Reeves vows action on growth amid rising debt costs
14 January 2025 at 07:26
The chancellor says she is "under no illusion" about the challenge facing UK public finances.
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- Former New Labour adviser appointed to lead UK's EU reset
Former New Labour adviser appointed to lead UK's EU reset
13 January 2025 at 01:58
HSBC boss Michael Ellam was an adviser to Gordon Brown and now has rejoined government.
Starmer and Reeves navigate tricky economic backdrop
13 January 2025 at 14:14
Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are the duo that best personify the Labour project of the 2020s.
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- PM should sack Siddiq over corruption claims, Badenoch says
PM should sack Siddiq over corruption claims, Badenoch says
12 January 2025 at 04:53
The Tory leader's call follows allegations about properties linked to her family in Bangladesh.
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Meeting with grooming victims 'shocking' - Badenoch
13 January 2025 at 19:37
The Tory leader has been calling for a fresh inquiry into grooming gangs.
Rotherham MP Champion backs national grooming inquiry
13 January 2025 at 09:34
The Labour MP says "nothing less than a full inquiry... will restore faith in our safeguarding systems".
Siddiq urged to step back from anti-corruption duties
13 January 2025 at 15:25
Siddiq, whose role includes tackling corruption in UK financial markets, has been named in an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh.
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- Chris Mason: Starmer and Reeves navigate tricky economic backdrop
Chris Mason: Starmer and Reeves navigate tricky economic backdrop
13 January 2025 at 14:14
Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are the duo that best personify the Labour project of the 2020s.
Rotherham MP Champion backs national grooming inquiry
13 January 2025 at 09:34
The Labour MP says "nothing less than a full inquiry... will restore faith in our safeguarding systems".
MP backs grooming abuse inquiry 'with caveats'
12 January 2025 at 23:11
Paul Waugh says he supports a national inquiry into grooming gangs "if that's what victims want".
MP backs grooming abuse inquiry 'with caveats'
12 January 2025 at 23:11
Paul Waugh says he supports a national inquiry into grooming gangs "if that's what victims want".
Online safety laws unsatisfactory, minister says
12 January 2025 at 07:36
Peter Kyle responds as internet safety campaigner Ian Russell says laws to protect children need fixing.
Reform UK councillors resign in protest over Farage
10 January 2025 at 19:35
A group of councillors in Derbyshire say the party "has lost its sense of direction" under Farage's leadership.
