Thurrock Council debt expected to rise to £1.1bn

The government is set to extend its intervention at the Essex authority until April 2028. ​The government is set to extend its intervention at the Essex authority until April 2028. The government is set to extend its intervention at the Essex…

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Government whip quits over disability benefit cuts

The Labour MP says she could not vote for the welfare bill published by the government earlier this week. ​The Labour MP says she could not vote for the welfare bill published by the government earlier this week. The Labour MP…

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Starmer urges diplomacy as Trump considers Iran attack

The UK prime minister calls for negotiation rather than an escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict. ​The UK prime minister calls for negotiation rather than an escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict. The UK prime minister calls for negotiation rather than an escalation…

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Kendall ‘firm in convictions’ ahead of welfare vote

The work and pensions secretary defends cuts that have angered more than 100 Labour backbenchers. ​The work and pensions secretary defends cuts that have angered more than 100 Labour backbenchers. The work and pensions secretary defends cuts that have angered more…

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Minister pledges ban on strangulation pornography

Dame Diana Johnson told MPs harmful content online was “fuelling violent sexual encounters”. ​Dame Diana Johnson told MPs harmful content online was “fuelling violent sexual encounters”. Dame Diana Johnson told MPs harmful content online was “fuelling violent sexual encounters”. 

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