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Bill to ban police cell mental health detentions

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The move is part of an overhaul of decades-old mental health legislation in England and Wales.
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Treasury should have told us about overspend by law, says OBR

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Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, says officials have questions to answer as to why details of an overspend were not shared.
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BBC chair suggests ending 'odd' 10-year charter renewal

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Samir Shah says there's a "sense of almost perpetual government review over the BBC".
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PM responds to Sir Alan Bates after repeated requests

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Sir Alan wrote to the PM twice in the past month, urging him to ensure victims receive full financial redress by March next year.
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Philp appointed shadow home secretary by Badenoch

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The former Home Office minister supported Kemi Badenoch's campaign to be Conservative leader.
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MP mugged by gang who snatched mobile phone

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Labour's Chris Webb described being attacked on the way back to his flat in London.
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Why is SNP government facing Β£170m court case over recycling scheme?

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Ministers could face a huge bill if they lose a legal fight over beleaguered bottle return plans.
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Pub garden smoking ban dropped from government plans

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The Health Secretary said he didn't want to cause further harm to the hospitality industry in England.
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Shoplifting levels 'unacceptable', inquiry finds

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Cases are under-reported and "immediate action" is needed to tackle the crisis, a Lords review finds.
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Green energy plan needs 600 miles of power lines - report

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Energy planners say Labour's 2030 electricity net zero target is "achievable" but a "huge challenge".
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University tuition fees rising to Β£9,535 in England

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Maintenance loans are also going up to help students manage the cost of living.
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Sinn FΓ©in councillor suspended over alleged inappropriate messages

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JJ Magee is suspended from the party after an allegation that inappropriate online messages were exchanged between him and a minor.
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Ex-Labour MP quits party over 'authoritarian' agenda

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Beth Winter has accused the Labour Party of pursuingΒ an "authoritarian political agenda".
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Jenrick accepts role in Badenoch's top team

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Kemi Badenoch's Tory leadership rival has accepted the role of shadow justice secretary, the BBC understands.
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Philip Barton to step down as Foreign Office chief

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As top civil servant at the Foreign Office, Sir Philip oversaw the chaotic evacuation of staff from Kabul in 2022.
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Mothers challenge government over child benefit cap

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A charity supporting the women say the Universal Credit policy is "discriminatory and irrational".
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Green energy plan needs 600 miles of power lines - report

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Energy planners say Labour's 2030 electricity net zero target is "achievable" but a "huge challenge".
☐ β˜† βœ‡ BBC News - UK Politics

Shoplifting levels 'unacceptable', inquiry finds

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Cases are underreported and "immediate action" is needed to tackle the crisis, a Lords review finds.
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University tuition fees rising to Β£9,535 in England

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Maintenance loans are also going up to help students manage the cost of living.
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