UK economy shrank unexpectedly in January
A slowdown in manufacturing was one of the main reasons for the dip, the Office for National Statistics says.
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Labour picks candidate to replace shamed Amesbury
Cheshire councillor Karen Shore hopes to retain the seat which Labour won at the general election.
MPs scrap judge sign-off in assisted dying bill
Activists suggest replacing judges with a three-person panel featuring a senior legal figure.
Chris Mason: Starmer echoes Liz Truss on reform of government
Sir Keir's argument overlaps with the former PM's - that the proliferation of arm's length bodies slow down change.
Sentencing body to review 'two-tier' justice objections
New guidance issued to judges created a stand-off between the independent Sentencing Council and MoJ.
Starmer urged to protect disability benefit claimants
The government is identifying cuts to the welfare budget ahead of the Spring Statement, with the PM working to rally MPs to support the move.
Mone accuses Covid inquiry of 'cover-up'
She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt".
Green scheme closure a 'shattering blow' to farms, says union
The government says it cannot accept any new applications for its key green farming funding scheme.
Chris Mason: Starmer echoes Liz Truss on reform of government
Sir Keir's argument overlaps with the former PM's - that the proliferation of arm's length bodies slow down change.
Starmer says 'all options on table' on US tariffs
Canada and the EU have announced retaliatory tariffs but UK will take a "pragmatic" approach, the prime minister said.
NHS England to be axed as role returns to government control
The prime minister says the move will cut duplication and free up money for frontline services.
Treasury value for money unit targets asylum housing costs
Rachel Reeves set up the Office for Value for Money (OVfM) in October to "root out waste and inefficiency".
Nicola Sturgeon to step down from Holyrood
The ex-SNP leader says she will not seek re-election at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.
Bonfire of the quangos? Keir Starmer pledges shake-up of regulators
The PM will pledge to slash the costs of regulation with an "active government" in a speech later.
MPs scrap judge sign-off in assisted dying bill
Activists suggest replacing judges with a three-person panel featuring a senior legal figure.
UK helped Ukraine and US reach ceasefire deal - government sources
Sir Keir Starmer led European efforts to mend Trump-Zelensky relationship, UK government sources tell the BBC.
Disabled people must have a say in rail reforms, MP says
The transport committee chair urged the government "not to forget about disabled people" ahead of nationalisation.
Disability benefit cuts test loyalty of Labour MPs
Some are worried about the possibility of freezing payments for people with long-term conditions.
Indecent exposure ex-aide should quit - Streeting
The health secretary calls for his former aide to resign after the aide admitted indecent exposure.
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