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New legislation being introduced to Parliament next week seeks to criminalise the practices.
The number requesting relaxed rules is the latest sign of fragile local government finances.
Trump's criticisms come as the UK and French leaders prepare to visit the White House next week.
Andrew Gwynne is investigated over "actions causing significant damage to the reputation of the House".
Chancellor faces a rising challenge to keep her tax and spending plans on track after missing forecasts.
Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption.
It comes as ministers face pressure to set out defence plans after talks begin to end war in Ukraine.
First Minister Michelle O'Neill says her decision not to travel to Washington DC for the annual festivities is one of principle.
The Labour leader called for an end to a 'culture of bureaucracy' and a reduction in Scottish health boards.
The party says it wants to professionalise and give more control to members.
The broadcaster has removed the documentary from its streaming service while it carries out "further due diligence".
Scottish distilleries and MPs claim England's methods would damage the reputation of single malt.
When Sir Keir Starmer touches down in Washington next week, he will be treading a fine diplomatic line.
The pilot in five police force areas comes after Raneem Oudeh and her mother were murdered in 2018.
But Reform UK's leader appears to back President Trump's calls for elections in Ukraine.
It comes as Western officials say less than 30,000 troops could be stationed in Ukraine as part of a peace deal.
The ex-MEP and former UKIP Wales leader is to appear in court on Monday on charges of bribery.
Sir Nick Carter says "others are going to have to step up to the plate" if the US does not want to.
The government-funded adverts "run the risk of deterring many much-needed people from abroad", MP Clive Lewis says.
Jonathan Reynolds is accused of falsely claiming he was a solicitor, when he was only a trainee.
A report from the Commons' women and equalities committee says age discrimination is widespread.
Welsh government and Lib Dem leader announce deal on budget, with money for childcare and councils planned.
The documentary Gaza: How To Survive A War Zone was narrated by the son of a Hamas official.
Some venues said they were at risk of "imminent threat of sale of collections or closure".
The Red Arrows aircraft goes out of service in 2030 and costs £27.7m annually to run.
Civil servant Josie Stewart is found to have been unlawfully dismissed after disclosing failures to the BBC.
Haines was a close adviser to Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson in the 1960s and 1970s.
The snub risks damaging long-standing relationships with key political figures in the US.
BBC News has learnt that there was an expenses investigation into Rachel Reeves, and two other senior managers, when she worked at HBOS.
The chancellor has faced a bumpy first few months, from a sluggish economy to questions over her CV.
You may have heard about government borrowing costs going up and then down again. Here's a quick guide on government borrowing, bonds and yields.
Former Partygate investigator who went on to become Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff joins the Lords.
With high numbers still arriving in the UK, the government is keen not to appear wishy-washy on an issue that matters to so many people.
Sir Keir Starmer becomes the first sitting prime minister to take a public HIV test.
As Peter Mandelson takes up the role of ambassador to the US, No 10 is determined the UK builds a strong relationship with Donald Trump.
Data centres can use vast quantities of water to cool them - but it's not clear where it will come from.
The central bank may have cut rates but forecasts of low growth and rising inflation make a challenging domestic vista.
The Tories have outlined a plan to make it harder for migrants to get indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
Ministers say a major reorganisation will save money but some councils are worried it will harm services.
Something is likely to have to give, as the UK tries to keep both major trading partners on side.
How might the UK be affected by Trump's tariffs, even if they are not imposed on the UK?
The government is not just looking at reforming the benefits system - it is preparing to put it at the heart of its economic agenda.
The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020.
In choppy global seas, going for growth will require tricky navigation
The chancellor announces measures she says will kickstart growth: what are they?
The chancellor announced a range of reforms on Wednesday - including a new runway for Heathrow airport.
The chancellor has made clear she wants to see economic growth, but the response from Labour MPs will be key in how its delivered.
