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Five held in Tameside election fraud investigation
Four men and a woman, aged between 23 and 47, were held at addresses in Tameside earlier, police say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Met Police Palantir contract blocked by City Hall
City Hall has refused a contract worth up to £50m with the US technology firm Palantir. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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Late Queen was 'very keen' for Andrew to be given trade envoy role
Newly released documents show that Queen Elizabeth had a "wish" for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take on a "prominent role". Newsiline summarises...
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'I've worked too hard to feel impostor syndrome'
You might know Naz Shah as the MP for Bradford West. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original publisher...
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Government pledges £120m to support ceramics firms
Rob Flello, boss of Ceramics UK, says the support recognises the importance of the industry. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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UK migration drops to 171,000 - almost half 2024's figure
The prime minister says his government is delivering on its promise to restore control to the borders. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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In, or out? The joy and despair of World Cup squad selection
BBC Sport football pundits Micah Richards, Joe Hart, Theo Walcott, Stephen Warnock share their stories of what it is like to get a call before a major tou...
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Sir Desmond Swayne tops private members bill ballot
Last session's winner was Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who brought forward the Assisted Dying Bill. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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How protesters are set for Ireland's parliament over Yves Sakila's 'disturbing' death
Yves Sakila, who was 35, died on one of Dublin's busiest shopping streets after an alleged shoplifting incident. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Green Party selects nurse as Makerfield candidate
Chris Kennedy was selected by local party members following a hustings. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the...
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Reform's youngest leader now running two councils
Finch now heads Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council as well as Warwickshire County Council Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Tories announce Makerfield by-election candidate
Former Wigan Mayor Michael Winstanley is named as the Conservative Party's candidate. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and lin...
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Streeting says he is 'full of rebellious hope' as he delivers resignation speech
The former health secretary quit last week, saying he'd lost confidence in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists
France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port. Ne...
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Allegations about Reform candidate's posts are troubling, Labour says
Campaigning organisation Searchlight claims Robert Kenyon was friends with a fascist campaigner on a now deleted Facebook page. Newsiline summarises this...
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Mandatory digital ID launch called 'a fiasco' by scrutiny committee
The government has now shifted to a voluntary digital ID scheme which it says will allow people to access services more easily. Newsiline summarises this...
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Drakeford links Welsh Labour's collapse to lack of new powers from UK government
The former first minister said a lack of new powers for Wales was significant in Labour's election defeat. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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The Global Story
Britain has had six leaders in 10 years. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original publisher for the ful...
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Nigeria arrests former minister in hiding after corruption conviction
The former power minister was sentenced to 75 years in jail in absentia earlier this month. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and lin...
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By-elections to replace former MPs set for next month
Stephen Flynn and Stephen Gethins stood down as MPs after being elected to Holyrood earlier this month Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Makerfield by-election candidates announced
Who is standing for Parliament in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links r...
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How would a Labour leadership contest work?
How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Welsh first minister confirms he raised independence with Starmer
Rhun ap Iorwerth was accused of being distracted by the issue after he pressed the case for more powers. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Second batch of Mandelson files won't be published this month
Cabinet minister Darren Jones updates MPs after the government was accused of withholding some documents. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-election
Reform UK has named plumber Robert Kenyon as its candidate in the Makerfield by-election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and li...
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Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield
The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Labour activists in court amid vote rigging claims
The activists were charged in connection with claims a party database was manipulated to help fix a candidate selection. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia
Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links readers...
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Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister
It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes. Newsiline sum...
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Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote
The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Tasmanian government apologises over stolen body parts scandal
An investigation found that 177 human specimens from dozens of bodies were secretly kept by a museum. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wor...
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The Republican who stood up to Trump is hoping for a big win against president
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, who has crossed Trump on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Farage facing new questions over home purchase funding
Reform UK has insisted the £5m party leader Nigel Farage received in April 2024 from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne was a gift. Newsiline summari...
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Burnham pledges not to 're-run' Brexit arguments
The potential leadership challenger says he is not proposing the UK considers rejoining the EU. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government
The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Worl...
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Parents could face bigger fines for child's crimes under youth justice shake-up
In the most extreme cases, parents could face jail if they fail to take action to address their child's behaviour. Newsiline summarises this report from B...