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Labour's Diane Abbott and Conservative Sir Edward Leigh say they fear the bill will put the vulnerable at risk.
Claims the chancellor embellished her work achievements were seized on by Tory and Reform MPs at PMQs.
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John Prescott who served under Tony's Blair's Labour government has died aged 86.
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Critics said the move would leave UK defence weaker, at a time of growing international tensions and after over a decade of funding pressures on the armed forces.
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Keir Starmer says it is his personal mission to defeat the people-smuggling gangs
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The BBC understands the long-range missiles have been fired into Russian territory by Ukraine.
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Labour's Bell Ribeiro-Addy said she has been told of human remains frequently auctioned "disguised as modified items or replicas".
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The Civil Service Commission launched a review amid concerns about Labour's civil service appointments.
The Home Office minister says seven more hotels were in use than before the election, taking the total to 220.
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But Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner points out inflation was higher under the Conservatives.
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The shadow home secretary says officers should look at non-crime hate incidents only if the risk of a crime is imminent.
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Why has the inheritance tax for farmers argument got so noisy, so quickly?
Government estimates reveal the impact of cuts to the winter fuel allowance, announced earlier this year.
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Peter Kyle says the decision to restrict payments this winter was made with a "heavy heart".
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UK's first border security commander says there is no "simple answer" to stopping small boat crossings.
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Councillor Richard Brown says the decision was made "without any consultation with the council".
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The Department for Transport says funding will be allocated based on levels of deprivation and population.
Thousands of people protested Trump's last visit to Scotland as president in 2018.
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Estimates of the number of farms affected range from 100 to 70,000.
President Putin has changed his nuclear doctrine in response to the US allowing its missiles to be used by Ukraine.
The home secretary wants more co-ordination between the 43 forces in England and Wales.
Farmers on why they're protesting about inheritance tax
The Scottish Labour leader says his party will expand eligibility if they form the next government at Holyrood.
The chancellor says she is "not satisfied" by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected.
The PM wants to improve UK-Chinese relations but the re-election of Donald Trump could hinder his efforts.
The first in-person meeting since 2018 comes as the PM prioritises shoring up support for Ukraine.
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Conservative frontbencher Alex Burghart will deputise for the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.
Members have backed a proposal to dissolve the party which had been facing financial pressures.
The new measures aim to stop private care home providers benefiting excessively from a stretched system.
Starmer's farmer-alarmer in the Budget could crystalise anger over ministers' perceived ignorance about agricultural life.
Cabinet ministers are increasingly divided in public over the issue, which will be voted on in the Commons next week.
The last of 22,000 personnel who witnessed the UK's nuclear bomb tests want answers from the PM.
The SNP Westminster leader intends to stand for the Aberdeen South and North Kincardine seat.
The chancellor says she wants to "fire up the UK's economy” with a "Canadian-style" pensions model.
The department for rural affairs suggested exempting some older farmers from having to pay, Newsnight is told.
The chancellor wants to merge the UK's pension funds but critics worry about the impact on savers.
Governor Andrew Bailey delivers his strongest comments yet on the UK's departure from the EU.
Source have told the BBC there is a "genuine impasse" at the top of government over how to reform the system.
Jane Dodds has been criticised in a report into abuse while working for Church of England.
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Daniel Zeichner insists the "vast majority of farmers" will not be affected by inheritance tax plans.
The Labour Peer, who is blind is urging Transport for London to do more for visually impaired people.
Protesters opposing changes to inheritance tax for farms gather outside the Welsh Labour conference.
Multiple sources say the Treasury is deeply nervous about the cost of fixing social care, and that the PM is yet to decide how to proceed.
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Earlier this year, William Wragg admitted sharing other MPs' numbers with someone he met on a dating app.
The government watchdog finds the Home Office made "a series of poor decisions" buying the site in East Sussex.
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Two MPs call on the Home Office to find an alternative location for 146 asylum seekers.
A Tory MP accused No 10 of a "disappointing lack of knowledge" about the traditions of Hinduism.
Ministers have been told not to take part in the "public debate" on the issue ahead of a Commons vote.
The man was held in Amsterdam after an operation by the National Crime Agency and Dutch and Belgian police.
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The health secretary, who supports Aberdeen, says he should have gone to a "wider range" of matches.
MP Chris Webb, himself a new parent, says the high cost of baby formula is creating a black market.
Welsh first minister says a "hell of a lot of black people and Latinos" voted for president-elect.
It means the average household faces an increase of more than £100 to their council tax bill next year.
The man in charge of reviewing sentencing says a more "strategic" approach to prisons is needed.
Hospitality bosses are calling for changes to what they describe as "unsustainable" tax rises.
Sir Mark Rowley says he is "deeply troubled" by negotiations so far on the force's funding next year.
The health secretary has ordered officials to review the costs for the NHS of implementing changes in the law.
The Electoral Commission has called for action to tackle abuse of candidates during elections.
The government has confirmed Sue Gray will not take up her post as the PM's envoy to the nations and regions.
A proposed law would give terminally ill people the right to choose to end their life.
The Reform UK leader said the agreement to hand over the islands is opposed in the United States.
The first minister was speaking after SNP MPs put their names forward to stand at the 2026 Holyrood election.
Hospitals in England will be ranked on care and finances, so patients can look for good service.
The government has announced an increase in the amount of National Insurance (NI) paid by employers.
The council claims it was given bad advice over solar investments that left it with a £1.5bn debt.
The Tory leader attacks the prime minister over the National Insurance rise, but he says she is resorting to a "magic money tree".
World leaders, scientists and activists are attending the UN's annual climate talks in Azerbaijan.
The health secretary says he will come forward before Christmas with measures to aid the hospice sector.
The senior official was initially appointed to the role after departing as the PM's chief of staff.
The proposals will now undergo further scrutiny in the Lords, where they are expected to face tough opposition.
The MP is aiming to hold seats at both the UK and Scottish parliaments, sparking criticism from colleagues.
New law would allow councils to charge tourists to stay overnight in Welsh hotels.
A man wearing a red hooded top was seen handcuffed and surrounded by police outside Parliament.
The PM insists the government will not "tell people how to live their lives" in achieving the aim.
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.
Adults expected to die within six months would be eligible under the proposals for England and Wales.
Trump has promised tariffs on all foreign goods. If he follows through, many smaller economies may be forced to respond in kind.
NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.
The leaders' discussions also focused on the Middle East and the problems caused by migration in Europe.
Politicians say we're living in dangerous times, and Trump is a lot less willing than Biden to pay for Europe's defence.
Darren Jones says there "shouldn't be an element of conceding to illegal invasions from Russia".
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Treasury minister Darren Jones says defence spending should rise to 2.5% of GDP, but avoids saying by when.
The Labour government is expected to make major changes to the Right To Buy scheme launched in the 1980s.
Campaigners raise concerns about Alan Milburn's private sector links in his new role overseeing NHS reforms.
Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill responds to criticism over her attendance at a Remembrance Sunday event.
Jonathan Powell will replace Sir Tim Barrow, who has held the role since September 2022.
The foreign secretary previously called Trump a "tyrant" and "xenophobic" when he was a backbench MP.
More than 60% of young people have also seen or heard gambling advertising, a big increase on last year.
Senior party figures faced pressure to explain their handling of McMonagle's departure.
Nigel Farage says Reform will be Labour's "main challenger" in 2026 at the party's Welsh conference.
Voters in the Republic of Ireland will go to the polls in just three weeks time on Friday 29 November.
The money will fund mental health support and help with employment and independent living.
The housing secretary will decide if plans for 8,400 homes near Sittingbourne can go ahead.
Sir Jon Thompson tells a conference there is "no evidence high-speed trains interfere with bats".
The first minister wants the Treasury to compensate voluntary bodies, GPs, universities and care providers.
Ministers agree to honour the previous government's £100m levelling up promise to Greater Manchester.
The former First Minister will be joined by crime author Val McDermid for a night entitled "Books & Banter".
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones talks to the BBC about his childhood.
Alliance pays tribute to its "ground-breaking" and "trailblazing" former assembly member, Anna Lo.
The leaders met at a European summit in Hungary amid fears President-elect Trump might curb aid to Ukraine.
MP Mike Amesbury is charged with assault after a video emerged of him appearing to punch a man.
Leaders meeting in Budapest will be focused on Russia's war and fears of US isolationism.
The government will boost pensions of ex-miners on the MPS scheme, leaving out those on the BCSSS.
Angela Rayner told the BBC restrictions would be placed on new social homes in England.
The new taskforce will work to make flying accessible for all "from booking to baggage claim".
Samir Shah says there's a "sense of almost perpetual government review over the BBC".
The Tory politician oversaw the recapture of the Falklands Islands and gained fame after storming out of a TV interview.
The president-elect's positions on issues ranging from Ukraine to trade have implications for the UK.
The agreements aim to increase intelligence sharing as part of efforts to tackle small boat crossings.
Pat McFadden insists the depth of US-UK ties is "more important" than past comments about the president-elect.
MP Steve Witherden was given a quiet reproach for drinking milk from a carton in the Commons last week.
It comes after the PM and other cabinet ministers have faced criticism for accepting freebies.
The PM and president-elect agreed UK-US relations will "continue to thrive", No 10 says.
New Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she will end the "cruel tax" and restore farms' exemption.
The Reform UK MP "verbally insulted” a security officer twice when asked to show his pass, a report finds.
How will Keir Starmer, the former north London human rights lawyer, gel with the brash New York billionaire?
David Lammy is on his first visit to the continent since he became foreign secretary.
The move is part of an overhaul of decades-old mental health legislation in England and Wales.
Sir Keir Stamer and Kemi Badenoch react to Donald Trump's US Election victory at PMQs.
The former Home Office minister supported Kemi Badenoch's campaign to be Conservative leader.
Ministers could face a huge bill if they lose a legal fight over beleaguered bottle return plans.
Labour's Chris Webb described being attacked on the way back to his flat in London.
The Health Secretary said he didn't want to cause further harm to the hospitality industry in England.
Maintenance loans are also going up to help students manage the cost of living.
David Goldstone has previously worked as an executive on the Olympics, Parliament's restoration and HS2.
The Budget is about the long game on the economy and Reeves believes the current pain is a price worth paying.
JJ Magee is suspended from the party after an allegation that inappropriate online messages were exchanged between him and a minor.
The former home secretary will return to the backbenches after the new party leader is unveiled this weekend.
Kemi Badenoch's Tory leadership rival has accepted the role of shadow justice secretary, the BBC understands.
Sir Keir Starmer announces an extra £75m to police the UK's borders as he vows to "smash" criminal gangs.
As top civil servant at the Foreign Office, Sir Philip oversaw the chaotic evacuation of staff from Kabul in 2022.
A charity supporting the women say the Universal Credit policy is "discriminatory and irrational".
Beth Winter has accused the Labour Party of pursuing an "authoritarian political agenda".
Speaking in Nigeria, the UK foreign secretary said he wanted Britain to develop relations with Africa.
It says up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding have still not been identified.
Labour's first Budget in 14 years had a lot to say about growth, but forecasts paint a mixed picture.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered Labour's first Budget since 2010 – here's what you need to know.
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Speaking on her first day as leader, Badenoch gave a first glimpse of her policy priorities.
Watch: Will Stone MP grapples with a pro-MMA fighter to raise money for a mental health charity.
Satvir Kaur says she has attracted more misogynists, racists and haters since becoming an MP.
With the government announcing big spending and tax, the differences between the two main parties feel sharper, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
The government's official forecaster raises its prediction for UK growth in 2024 and 2025 but reduces it for later years.
The unitary authority says its website is down due to a cyber attack affecting several councils.
The former business secretary is the first black woman to lead a major political party in the UK.
Kemi Badenoch is a political trailblazer with a combative style and a mission to renew her party.
Kemi Badenoch is a political fighter and she now has a battle on her hands to rebuild her party.
A profile of the former immigration minister battling with Kemi Badenoch to be the next Tory leader.
BBC political editor Chris Mason gives the run down on how the Tory Party leadership result could play out.
Either Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will be announced as the winner of the election to replace Rishi Sunak.
Anita Stanley secured the win in Bilston North, following the death of Labour councillor Sue Roberts.
GPs are warning that a rise to National Insurance from next April could force them to cut staff.
A court challenge means the government will look again at the cap on the Disabled Facilities Grant.
The cross-party group say they do not believe the current law is in the best interests of patients.
Ministers have announced bigger-than-expected increases to the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage.
Controversially unlike other Stormont votes, there is no requirement for cross-community support.
Conservative MP Alex Burghart has defended not visiting Northern Ireland during his time as shadow secretary.
The NHS is exempt from the rise in employer National Insurance contributions, but private providers are not.
At their regular curry night, Conservatives say who should lead the party.
Labour has confirmed rates will stay the same next year, after several freezes over the past decade.