‘We’ve listened’, says Reeves as winter fuel U-turn confirmed

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says all pensioners on less than £35,000 will now qualify for the payment. ​Chancellor Rachel Reeves says all pensioners on less than £35,000 will now qualify for the payment. Chancellor Rachel Reeves says all pensioners on less than…

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Labour tiptoed cautiously through its first year – will it now decide to escape its own shadow?

This week’s Spending Review may be an opportunity for the UK government show investors its vision ​This week’s Spending Review may be an opportunity for the UK government show investors its vision This week’s Spending Review may be an opportunity for…

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Tice denies Reform UK in chaos as Yusuf returns two days after quitting

Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice says the party knows “exactly what it is doing” after a dramatic two days. ​Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice says the party knows “exactly what it is doing” after a dramatic two days. Reform…

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Fraud culture was ‘pervasive’ at union, auditors say

There was a “pervasive fraud environment” at Unite the Union, a report obtained by the BBC has concluded. ​There was a “pervasive fraud environment” at Unite the Union, a report obtained by the BBC has concluded. There was a “pervasive fraud…

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SNP to ‘learn lessons’ as Labour wins crucial by-election

Labour’s Davy Russell won with 8,559 votes, a majority of 602 over the SNP. ​Labour’s Davy Russell won with 8,559 votes, a majority of 602 over the SNP. Labour’s Davy Russell won with 8,559 votes, a majority of 602 over the…

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Spending Review: Massive cheques from the chancellor for some – but what do totals hide?

The total spend may be enormous, writes Laura Kuenssberg, but fears it could be “painful” for some remain. ​The total spend may be enormous, writes Laura Kuenssberg, but fears it could be “painful” for some remain. The total spend may be…

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Reform UK row ‘storm in a teacup’, says Zia Yusuf

Last week Yusuf criticised one of Reform’s MPs for asking the PM if he would ban the burka. ​Last week Yusuf criticised one of Reform’s MPs for asking the PM if he would ban the burka. Last week Yusuf criticised one…

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