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Calls for government taskforce to tackle poverty
Charities, schools and businesses warn too many families are struggling with the cost of living. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords
The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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New councils to be created in 14 areas of England
The plans will see the abolition of two-tier government, with district and county councils replaced with single, unitary authorities. Newsiline summarises...
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Burnham planning summer tour of UK in early weeks as PM
Described as a "listening tour of the UK", Burnham will travel across the country in August while MPs break for the summer. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Couples free to marry at the beach or the pub under new plans
The government says it wants to update "outdated" marriage laws to give couples in England and Wales more choice. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Government drops plans to stop paying Coastguard volunteers
UK transport minister Keir Mather said he had listened to the views of coastguard rescue officers. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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UK says Falkland Islands 'definitely ours' after Argentina banner
Argentina could be disciplined by Fifa for the celebrations after the World Cup win over England. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politic...
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Protests in Ukraine's cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister
Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military. Newsiline summarise...
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Pakistan resisting UK attempts to deport grooming gang leader
The government of Pakistan says it has "no connection whatsoever" with the case of Shabir Ahmed. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Government brings British Steel under public ownership
The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Crackdown on 'objectionable' books in Indian-administered Kashmir sparks row
Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir have asked educational institutions to review every book on their premises. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Burnham does not rule out wealth tax
The expected next PM says he may have to "ask for a little more" in tax and warns of "difficult" choices. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues
Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Mocking regional accents is last form of acceptable discrimination, says MP
MPs debated how prejudice against strong regional accents could affect social mobility in Westminster Hall. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Union backing to seal Labour crown for Burnham
The Makerfield MP is set for the Labour leadership after most party-linked unions said they would back him. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Watch: Starmer's kind send-off across the Commons in final PMQs
A warmer and less confrontational tone than usual was struck during Sir Keir Starmer's final PMQs appearance as prime minister. Newsiline summarises this...
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Report finds secrecy impacted handling of nuclear test veterans' records
The veterans are campaigning for full disclosure of the impact of the UK's nuclear testing programme. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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What's next for Starmer after final PMQs?
The BBC's Nick Eardley looks at what might be next for Sir Keir Starmer as he signs off his final PMQs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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Standing ovation as Starmer says 'goodbye'
Several MPs gave Starmer a standing ovation in his last PMQs as prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reader...
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Starmer jokes about being told off for 6-7 meme
Sir Keir Starmer recalls when he did the popular '6-7' meme when visiting a school in November 2025 and was told off by a teacher. Newsiline summarises th...
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Tributes and tears as Starmer takes final Prime Minister's Questions
The prime minister told MPs it was "the end of my political journey", and that he was "proud of everything I have achieved". Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Reform UK proposes £100m 'round-the-clock' security plan for MPs
The policy was announced after police said party spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe was killed in a "targeted attack". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Watch Starmer sign off final PMQs to standing ovation
The prime minister received applause and cheers from his party and other MPs after giving his final answer. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Venezuela government to launch formal talks with opposition members
The opposition says the aim of the talks is to strengthen the democratic institutions and the electoral system. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Peers face new attendance rules under proposed House of Lords changes
Members of the House of Lords should have a 20% attendance record and retire at 80, a committee says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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PM jokes about back and forth with Badenoch
Sir Keir Starmer jokes with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch his last Prime Minister's Questions. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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PM asks Commons to unite over MPs' safety issue
Sir Keir Starmer opened his final PMQs by paying tribute to Ann Widdecombe. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to...
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Speaker thanks Starmer as PMQs begins
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle thanks Sir Keir Starmer at his last PMQs as prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup
Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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What to expect from Starmer's final PMQs
BBC correspondent Joe Pike explains what may happen in Sir Keir Starmer's final Prime Minister's Questions. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run
The case has gripped Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu ordered a corruption investigation last week. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wo...
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Ministers arrive for Starmer's final cabinet meeting
David Lammy, Shabana Mahmood, Ed Miliband and other ministers arrive for Starmer's final cabinet meeting. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says
The expected next prime minister says politics has "darkened" in the decade he has been away from Westminster. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Row after Tory bid to make Burnham face MPs before autumn fails
The Tories have accused Labour of "running scared" after ministers denied them a chance to delay Parliament's summer break. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Change voting system before next election, Davey urges Burnham
The Lib Dem leader urges incoming PM Andy Burnham to "be brave" to fulfil his promise to change politics. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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MP was 'bit of a pest', sexual assault trial hears
The Suffolk MP is on trial in London after being accused of two counts of sexual assault. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and li...