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Gove failed to register football tickets on time

The levelling up secretary failed to declare the VIP tickets within Commons rules, a watchdog finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eXlO1mq

Say one thing, do another? The government’s record net migration rise

The Conservatives pledged to cut immigration, but there’s been a rise - BBC Panorama explores why. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HBW27MD

Police probe Tory donor's alleged Abbott comments

West Yorkshire Police are looking into alleged comments by Frank Hester about MP Diane Abbott. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JA2wDNm

Legal warning over Barclay waste project decision

A top government lawyer raised bias concerns over plan to halt a waste incinerator in Steve Barclay's constituency. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jkRb3Eh

UK economy to 'bounce back' in 2024, says Sunak

The prime minister tells the BBC the economy has "turned a corner" as he is challenged on rising bills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LhwWPfT

UK economy to 'bounce back' in 2024, says Sunak

The prime minister tells the BBC the economy has "turned a corner" as he challenged on rising bills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ia5wJDg

MP calls for Down's syndrome abortion law change

Rishi Sunak declines to back Sir Liam Fox's call to outlaw the abortion after 24 weeks of foetuses diagnosed with Down's syndrome. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tWI51el

Chancellor hints at October general election

The PM has already said his "working assumption" is a poll will be held in the second half of this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cf5m7kw

Group chooses candidate to take on Totnes Tory MP

Just over 1,000 people voted as part of a campaign which aims to unify support with the aim of unseat the sitting Tory MP. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RewzH8N

Norfolk County Council beats Apple in iPhone row

The local authority - and others - had accused the tech giant of misleading shareholders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HOtaj70

Sir Brandon Lewis to stand down at next election

Sir Brandon says he will continue to serve his constituency until Parliament is dissolved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AnkNC9Y

Rishi Sunak rules out general election on 2 May

There had been speculation the PM might hold a ballot on the same day as local elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/75Yt6fq

Should Abbott have been able to speak at PMQs?

The MP was discussed in the House of Commons but was not selected to have her say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N7nd3gk

Post Office scandal victims convictions to be quashed

The new law is expected to clear the majority of victims in England and Wales by the end of July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F5aL2Rt

Angela Rayner will not face police inquiry

The deputy Labour leader had faced claims she gave false information on official documents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ml4j69k

Baptisms 'a ticket' for some asylum seekers - vicar

A vicar tells MPs most baptism requests he had from asylum seekers were during their appeal stage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pWHeCGw

Starmer: Tories ask to 'pay more and more for less and less'

The Labour leader says the Conservatives are 'stubbornly clinging to the failed ideas of of the past'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZrO7NSC

Dharshini David: An election giveaway but taxes will still rise

My main takeaway from Wednesday's Budget is that many are still going to see their tax bills rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WM4t1OH

'No option of life on benefits for young' - Labour

Liz Kendall is expected to say young people have a "responsibility" to take up jobs and training. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xp9KECn

'There was heartache but we had to keep going'

Miners, police, journalists and politicians tell the story of the strike which changed Britain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sj0zGNL