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The PM said he had discussed Italy's deals with other countries during talks with leader Georgia Meloni.

The Lib Dem leader calls on Labour to reform inheritance tax to make it "fairer" in a BBC interview.

The Liberal Democrat deputy leader tells her party's conference about living with Crohn's disease.

Martin Hewitt will head efforts to combat smuggling gangs and end small boat crossings.

The PM insisted "rules are being followed" after clothing for his wife was not initially declared.

Peers call for a shake-up of the public inquiry system so it gets results for victims.

The prime minister's chief of staff has been the subject of numerous media reports since Labour entered government.

The Magistrates’ Association’s chief executive said the powers will help with the courts' "log jam".

Ukraine has been pleading for months for restrictions on using missiles on targets inside Russia to be lifted.

The prime minister reportedly failed to declare clothes bought for his wife by a major Labour donor.

Lib Dems manage expectations of steps towards rejoining the EU ahead of their autumn conference.

Labour MPs are not speaking out publicly despite concerns, as some hope mitigations will come in the Budget next month.

Pensioners aged 80 and over would take the biggest financial hit, a government analysis found

Lord Kirkhope says inflammatory words used by politicians helped stoke a heated political climate.

The Green Party discriminated against Shahrar Ali during a row over his gender critical beliefs, a court ruled.

The Tory leadership contender tells Nick Robinson he has not made enough of his own political achievements.

A High Court judge rules the decision to give permission for the mine was "legally flawed".

Sir Keir Starmer says it was not legally necessary to carry out analysis on changes to the payment.

Sir Keir Starmer promises 10-year plan for England as part of "biggest reimagining" of NHS.

The mother of a girl who died from a rare form of cancer criticises the government for "pausing" a task force.

Thieves struck while Diana Johnson spoke at the annual Police Superintendents' Association conference.

Labour has confirmed it will implement the ban that the previous Conservative government committed to.

The donation was accepted two months after he was accused of making racist comments about Labour MP Diane Abbott.

Petroineos said the closure of Grangemouth was due to it being unable to compete with more modern foreign sites.

An ageing population, climate change and geopolitical tensions all add pressure to the public finances, a report says.

It would have meant between £16m and £20m a year in extra funding for local projects overseen by a mayor.

A woman's banner showed the then prime minister's face superimposed on coconuts under a palm tree.

Spouses of world leaders elsewhere generally appear to rely on donations for their style choices.

The PM wants you to believe he's solving long-term problems, but insiders point to serious issues he's not touched.

The war in Ukraine hung over talks between the UK prime minister and US president in Washington.

The Conservatives are choosing a new leader to replace former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Renter groups say the plans are a positive step but warn more action will be needed to tackle unaffordable rents.

Western states have long been cautious about allowing Ukraine to use their missiles against Russia.

The BBC's political editor assesses the fact that around 50 Labour MPs failed to back the party on the winter fuel payment vote.

BBC Verify looks at some of the claims made about winter fuel payments ahead of a vote in Parliament on Tuesday.

As he retires, Terry Wiggins shares memories - and recipes - from his decades in the Commons kitchen.

Plans to change winter fuel payments have highlighted the problem of unclaimed pensioner benefits.

There are people working within the Prison Service and the Probation Service who are deeply worried about what is happening, the BBC's Chris Mason writes.

Unions like Labour's workers' rights plans but Sir Keir will not find it all plain sailing at the TUC.

Plans to change winter fuel payments have highlighted the problem of unclaimed pensioner benefits.

A new bill will remove the remaining hereditary peers from the House of Lords.

Economists say the state of public finances should not have come as a complete surprise to the new government.

Some Labour MPs are calling for a positive message from the government as Parliament returns from recess.

The Conservatives are choosing a new leader to replace former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

A new party leader, replacing Rishi Sunak, will be announced on 2 November.

The government says taxes will have to rise to fix the public finances - but which ones could go up?

The prime minister says the Autumn Budget will be "painful", so what might be in store?

Josh Babarinde says there should be a “presumption against short sentences" under a year.

Sir Ed Davey says the NHS needs billions more in funding, as he opens his party's conference.

Lib Dems manage expectations of steps towards rejoining the EU ahead of their autumn conference.

Ed Davey arrives at Brighton conference by jet ski.

The party will be focusing on a message of hope, and the health service, as they gather for their conference, Chris Mason explains.

Reuters exclusively reported that India plans to spend $1 billion to expedite the construction of 12 hydropower stations in the […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that India plans to spend $1 billion to expedite the construction of 12 hydropower stations in the northeastern Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh, two government sources said, a move that could raise tensions with China that lays claims to the region. The post India races to build power plants in region claimed by China appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters was first to report that the United States would impose sanctions on over 500 targets in action marking the […]

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Reuters was first to report that the United States would impose sanctions on over 500 targets in action marking the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The post US to target Russia with more sanctions appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s suggestion of a ceasefire in Ukraine to freeze the war was rejected […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s suggestion of a ceasefire in Ukraine to freeze the war was rejected by the United States after contacts between intermediaries, according to three Russian sources with knowledge of the discussions. The post Putin’s suggestion of Ukraine ceasefire rejected by United States, sources say appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that the U.S. Justice Department is probing accounting practices at Archer Daniels Midland Co (ADM.N), ramping up pressure […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that the U.S. Justice Department is probing accounting practices at Archer Daniels Midland Co (ADM.N), ramping up pressure on the global commodities giant. The post US Justice Department probing ADM accounting practices -sources appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that Boris Nadezhdin, a 60-year-old former opposition lawmaker, is running a long-shot campaign to challenge Vladimir Putin […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that Boris Nadezhdin, a 60-year-old former opposition lawmaker, is running a long-shot campaign to challenge Vladimir Putin for the Russian presidency. Nadezhdin says his call to end Russia’s war in Ukraine has put rocket boosters under his bid. The post In Russia, anti-war candidate tries to harness protest vote against Putin appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that Saudi Arabia is determined to secure a military pact requiring the United States to defend the […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that Saudi Arabia is determined to secure a military pact requiring the United States to defend the kingdom in return for opening ties with Israel and will not hold up a deal even if Israel does not offer major concessions to Palestinians in their bid for statehood. The post US-Saudi defence pact tied to Israel deal, Palestinian demands put aside appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters was first to report that the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but stiffened a hawkish […]

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Reuters was first to report that the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but stiffened a hawkish monetary policy stance that its officials increasingly believe can succeed in lowering inflation without wrecking the economy or leading to large job losses. The post Fed keeps rates steady, toughens policy stance as ‘soft landing’ hopes grow appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that China’s Defence Minister Li Shangfu, who has been missing from public view for more than two […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that China’s Defence Minister Li Shangfu, who has been missing from public view for more than two weeks, has been placed under investigation by Chinese authorities. The investigation into Li relates to procurement of military equipment. The post Chinese defence minister under investigation for corrupt procurement appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that President Joe Biden’s administration has asked U.S. energy companies to prepare affidavits documenting how Mexico’s protectionist […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that President Joe Biden’s administration has asked U.S. energy companies to prepare affidavits documenting how Mexico’s protectionist policies disrupted their investments as Washington prepares to escalate a trade dispute with its neighbor. U.S. energy and power companies, such as ChevronCVX.N and Marathon Petroleum MPC.N, which sought to expand in Mexico, have complained that they have been denied simple permits and applications in decisions that favored state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) and national power utility Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE). The post Biden administration moving to escalate energy trade dispute with Mexico appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters beat the world in reporting that former U.S. President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to federal criminal charges that […]

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Reuters beat the world in reporting that former U.S. President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to federal criminal charges that he unlawfully kept national-security documents when he left office and lied to officials who sought to recover them. Despite intense competition and a court order prohibiting the use of electronics, Reuters was able to get the news to clients ahead of anyone else by using an open phone line from inside the building. The post Trump pleads not guilty in federal documents case appeared first on Reuters News Agency.