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Chris Mason: Ministers spoiling for a scrap over Rwanda bill
The government heads for a showdown with peers over its law to send asylum seekers to Africa.
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Ministers rule out concessions on Rwanda bill
Legislation to enable asylum seekers to be sent to the African nation could pass its final stages later.
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China and Australia foreign ministers meeting: Two economies are complementary – Forex Factory
China and Australia foreign ministers meeting: Two economies are complementary Forex Factory
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UK ministers 'afraid' of Sturgeon during Covid
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford also told the UK Covid Inquiry Nicola Sturgeon is a "formidable politician".
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Ministers call for defence spending of 2.5% of GDP
Two senior Conservatives publicly call on Rishi Sunak to increase spending to counter global risks.
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Divisions Among Finance Ministers Flare Over Seizing Russian Assets
France’s finance minister, Bruno LeMaire, said there was no legal rationale for giving the Russian central bank funds to Ukraine.
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No-fault evictions: Ministers discuss watering down renter reforms
The BBC has seen draft amendments to a bill to ban landlords from evicting tenants without reason.
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Ministers consider new vaping tax at Budget next week
Ministers fear that the relatively cheap cost of vaping makes it more accessible for young people.
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Ministers accused of 'hiding mistakes' over Covid
Bereaved relatives and political opponents criticise Nicola Sturgeon's Covid Inquiry testimony.
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Minister’s cats get a name check in Commons debate
An environment minister explains the role of her two cats - Mr Tipps and Raffa - since she lost her husband and her children left home.Rebecca Pow sup [...]
Ministers admit losing track of 5,600 asylum claimants
The Home Office is urgently trying to re-establish contact with the asylum seekers, ministers say.
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UK government to seek gender case legal expenses from Scots ministers
Alister Jack claims Holyrood ministers pursued the case "in spite of the cost to the taxpayer".
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Prime Minister’s Questions: Which subjects dominated in 2023?
There were 19 questions on policing, crime, prisons and justice, which included questions about the murder of Zara Aleena, the review by Baroness Case [...]
Labour seeking to force ministers to publish Rwanda documents
Labour want to force the vote on Tuesday afternoon as part of an opposition day, which allows the party to choose a subject for debate. The vote will [...]
Ministers seeking to speed up Post Office appeals
The government says its plans for victims of the Horizon IT scandal will be published "shortly".
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