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Public doesn’t back aid spending any more, says minister

Becky Morton Political reporter Alexander: Public consent for aid spending has been withdrawn The public no longer backs spending on…

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US joining Israeli strikes would cause hell, Iranian minister tells BBC

The US joining Israeli strikes would cause “hell for the whole region”, Iran’s deputy foreign minister has told the BBC.…

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Politics

Be grateful for Welsh rail cash, UK Labour minister tells MP

David Deans Political reporter, BBC Wales News Gareth Lewis Political editor, BBC Wales News BBC Darren Jones made the comment…

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Politics

Minister pledges ban of strangulation and suffocation pornography

Kate Whannel Political reporter Getty Images Pornography depicting strangulation and suffocation could be criminalised under changes to be introduced by…

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Politics

Foreign criminals should expect to be deported, minister says

Becky Morton Political reporter Reuters Human rights law should not prevent foreign criminals from being deported, the justice secretary has…

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Politics

Prime Minister defiant on crucial benefits vote

Sir Keir Starmer has hit back at potential rebels in the Labour Party over his plans to cut the benefits…

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Politics

Minister to soften impact of planned disability benefit cuts

Joshua Nevett Political reporter PA Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is making changes to her package of welfare reforms…

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Politics

Crisis-hit Croydon Council needs short, sharp reset minister says

PA Media A “short and sharp reset” is required for Croydon Council to recover from poor performance and high debt…

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Environment

Cost of net zero by 2050 may determine whether Coalition abandons emissions goal, shadow minister says | Coalition

The financial cost to reach net zero by 2050 may shape the Coalition’s decision on whether to retain or abandon…

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Environment

MPs ask minister if he will claw back Thames Water executive bonuses | Water industry

The environment secretary has been asked if he will claw back controversial bonus payments to Thames Water senior executives after…

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