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Healey says Putin-Trump talks may be first step to peace
Healey says Putin-Trump talks may be first step to peace

The defence secretary says the UK is ready to "put boots on the ground" in Ukraine if a ceasefire is agreed.

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Nigel Farage urges PM to appoint Reform peers to House of Lords
Nigel Farage urges PM to appoint Reform peers to House of Lords

Reform has four MPs in the House of Commons and controls ten councils in England, but currently has no peers.

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Suspended Labour councillor cleared of encouraging violent disorder at rally
Suspended Labour councillor cleared of encouraging violent disorder at rally

Ricky Jones denied encouraging violent disorder after comments at a counter-protest last year.

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Lib Dems call for law review after Palestine Action arrests
Lib Dems call for law review after Palestine Action arrests

It comes after the Met Police arrested more than 500 people at a demonstration backing the banned group.

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MP's WhatsApp messages suspension to be lifted
MP's WhatsApp messages suspension to be lifted

Burnley MP Oliver Ryan to have the whip restored while investigations into Andrew Gwynne MP continue.

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Sturgeon book reignites trans row with JK Rowling
Sturgeon book reignites trans row with JK Rowling

In her memoir, Sturgeon complains about the Harry Potter author posting a selfie in a T-shirt branding her a "destroyer...

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UK's Turing AI Institute responds to staff anger about defence focus
UK's Turing AI Institute responds to staff anger about defence focus

Whistleblowers say the charity is at risk of collapse because it has been told by the government to focus on defence.

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'No regrets' for Reform mayor Luke Campbell
'No regrets' for Reform mayor Luke Campbell

The Hull and East Yorkshire mayor reflects on his first 100 days in the job.

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Epping hotel for migrants puts public at 'unacceptable' risk, council tells court
Epping hotel for migrants puts public at 'unacceptable' risk, council tells cour...

The council says there is a "clear risk of further escalating community tensions".

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England flags hung by locals taken down
England flags hung by locals taken down

Birmingham City Council says the flags are being removed due streetlights being upgraded.

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More than 11,000 no-fault bailiff evictions in past year
More than 11,000 no-fault bailiff evictions in past year

In its manifesto, Labour vowed to ban Section 21 orders which allow landlords to remove tenants without a reason.

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UK economic growth slows but beats forecasts
UK economic growth slows but beats forecasts

The economy expanded by 0.3% in the April-to-June period, ahead of economists' expectations.

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Data centres to be expanded across UK as concerns mount
Data centres to be expanded across UK as concerns mount

The number of data centres is set to jump by a fifth in the coming years, figures seen by the BBC suggest.

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Council asks public for ideas over £50m shortfall
Council asks public for ideas over £50m shortfall

Kent County Council said that "difficult money-saving decisions will be necessary".

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Putin must 'prove he is serious about peace,' says Starmer
Putin must 'prove he is serious about peace,' says Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer staged a show of unity with the Ukrainian president ahead of Friday's summit between Donald Trump and V...

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Government turns to TikTokers to advise on cosmetic surgery abroad
Government turns to TikTokers to advise on cosmetic surgery abroad

There is growing concern over Britons seeking overseas treatments such as hair implants and dental work.

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BBC apologises after Jenrick accused of xenophobia
BBC apologises after Jenrick accused of xenophobia

A contributor to Radio 4's Thought for the Day slot made the remark about the shadow justice secretary.

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Trial of Labour MP Tulip Siddiq begins in Bangladesh
Trial of Labour MP Tulip Siddiq begins in Bangladesh

The ex-minister denies the allegations of corruption against her, relating to a plot of land in Dhaka.

2 days ago • BBC News
Lammy admits fishing without licence on Vance trip
Lammy admits fishing without licence on Vance trip

The foreign secretary has written to the Environment Agency to tell them about the error, and has now bought a licence.

2 days ago • BBC News
Man sentenced for Rishi Sunak racist death threats
Man sentenced for Rishi Sunak racist death threats

Prosecutors say the emails were "racist, offensive and suggested Sunak should be killed".

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Councillor's rally comments 'wrong', court hears
Councillor's rally comments 'wrong', court hears

Ricky Jones denies encouraging violent disorder after comments at a counter-protest last year.

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Vance plays at Trump golf course on first day of Scottish holiday
Vance plays at Trump golf course on first day of Scottish holiday

The US vice-president arrived in Scotland on Air Force Two for a private holiday with his family.

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I had knife pulled on me in migrant camp, says Philp
I had knife pulled on me in migrant camp, says Philp

Chris Philp says the incident took place as he was talking to people near Dunkirk, France.

2 days ago • BBC News
Parliament watchdog rejects McMurdock complaint
Parliament watchdog rejects McMurdock complaint

The former Reform UK MP says the "malicious attack" against him has "failed".

1 day ago • BBC News
Police told they can reveal suspects' ethnicity in high-profile cases
Police told they can reveal suspects' ethnicity in high-profile cases

Police forces will be encouraged to release a suspect's details in a move aimed at combating misinformation.

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Welsh Labour politician Hefin David dies aged 47
Welsh Labour politician Hefin David dies aged 47

Hefin David had been Member of the Senedd (MS) for Caerphilly since 2016.

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Government expands police use of facial recognition vans
Government expands police use of facial recognition vans

The Home Office says the technology helps locate suspects but civil liberties groups warn of heightened surveillance.

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'I felt phenomenal shame about being sexually abused' says Bryant
'I felt phenomenal shame about being sexually abused' says Bryant

Sir Chris Bryant talks about his early life, from his alcoholic mother to being ordained as a priest.

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Are latest UK growth figures good or bad news for the economy?
Are latest UK growth figures good or bad news for the economy?

Depending on the timeframe you look at, the GDP figures can be seen as glass half full or half empty.

1 day ago • BBC News
After mass arrests, what happens next with Palestine Action ban?
After mass arrests, what happens next with Palestine Action ban?

Since the Palestine Action ban, the clash ahead now feels as much about politics and PR as about the law.

1 day ago • BBC News