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Politics live: No 10 questioned on election timing as ministers change travel plans
Earlier during PMQs, we heard Rishi Sunak describe today's fall in inflation as a "major moment for the economy". His chancellor also had some favoura [...]
Ministers accused of cover-up on prisoners freed early
Labour points to cases where violent criminals have been released without a proper assessment of their risk.
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Ministers accept three-month deadline for blood scheme
A final compensation scheme could be running by the year's end after ministers agree to a Labour-led demand.
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UK and Irish ministers to meet as tensions grow over Rwanda
The government has rejected plans by Ireland to return asylum seekers arriving there from the UK.
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Ministers have caved in on evictions pledge – Rayner
Labour's Angela Rayner attacks the government's housing record but faces jibes over her own living arrangements.
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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 [...]