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Spain train disaster raises questions over Sánchez’s re-election prospects
A train disaster has added to a succession of crises facing Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez just weeks before a snap general election.
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Home Secretary Expected to Announce Changes to Indefinite Leave Rules
The Home Secretary is expected to set out changes to the rules governing indefinite leave to remain, amid opposition within government to plans affect...
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Speculation over early general election continues despite Burnham denial
Discussion of an early general election is continuing among MPs at Westminster, despite the prime minister categorically ruling one out.
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Police deployed in stand-off over control of Poland’s top court
Police have been deployed during a dispute over control of Poland’s highest court, after the government suspended two senior justices and began moving...
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Burnham calls for no nation to be left behind after Glasgow meeting
Representatives from the UK’s four nations met in Glasgow to discuss devolving greater powers to regions and cities. Burnham said the approach should...
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Manchester government office advertises 50 new roles
A new government office in Manchester has launched recruitment for 50 positions, including a deputy director responsible for “rewiring the state”. The...
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Foreign defence contractors face equal-value UK investment rule
Foreign firms awarded large UK defence contracts will be required to invest an equivalent amount in the country under rules announced by Wes Streeting...
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Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of undermining election legitimacy
Israel’s opposition has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of attempting to discredit an election after his coalition lost its majority. His Li...
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Government options for reducing welfare spending under examination
An analysis is examining the cost of the welfare system and the measures the government could consider to reduce spending. The available material does...
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Burnham says he wants to reduce welfare bill as soon as possible
Burnham has said he wants to reduce the welfare bill as soon as possible, but the prime minister has not set out a timetable. Opponents have criticise...
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Michelle O’Neill says DUP blocked her from meeting prime minister in Glasgow
Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill says the Democratic Unionist Party prevented her from attending a meeting with the prime minister i...
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Chancellor says welfare changes will be made ‘in a Labour way’
Chancellor John Healey says the government has a moral duty to help young people who are out of work, while any welfare cuts will be carried out in wh...
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Healey promises to reduce welfare bill before next election
The Chancellor has promised to cut the welfare bill before the next general election, but the Conservatives have criticised the lack of detail on welf...
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Israel’s election leaves no clear route to a new government
Israel’s election has highlighted the country’s deep political divisions, with the result producing no clear path towards forming a new government des...
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Healey announces £100 energy bill support and bank tax in first Budget
The chancellor has announced £100 of support for energy bills alongside a tax targeting banks in his first Budget, as the government responds to cost-...
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Burnham rules out general election in next 12 months
The prime minister has rejected speculation from opposition parties that a general election could be held in spring 2027.
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Burnham says there is ‘no confusion’ over his Brexit position
Burnham has rejected suggestions that his stance on Brexit is unclear, while the prime minister said improving the Brexit deal would be his responsibi...
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Healey orders 1% departmental spending cuts to fund defence plan
Departments have been told to reduce public spending by 1%, with the savings intended to support the Defence Investment Plan.