4 d. ago Government issues statement as major overhaul of legal migration proposed

The changes would mean migrants are able to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK after 10 years, instead of five years currently

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6 d. ago Government minister issues statement as Russian spy ship seen on edge of UK waters

John Healey said Britain “is ready” if the ship heads south in a warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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6 d. ago Major Government update on public sale of fireworks amid calls for UK

Critics argue that the public sale of fireworks should be banned - now the government has issued a statement

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6 d. ago Government issues statement on weight loss jab Mounjaro after 'NHS eligibility' concerns

The NHS is rolling out Mounjaro with a focus on those with the "highest clinical need"

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8 d. ago Government issues statement after calls to make train tickets 'more affordable'

A new ticketing system is being rolled out across Greater Manchester next month

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1 week ago Government issues statement after calls for UK to leave European Court of Human Rights

A referendum on the issue is described as a 'waste of £129m'

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1 week ago Government issues update on leasehold extension ahead of major reform

Major changes will make it easier and cheaper for leaseholders to extend their leases and lower ground rent

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1 week ago Government issues statement on calls to extend 5p fuel duty cut beyond March 2026

Rumours that a similar levy could be placed on EV drivers have gained momentum in recent weeks

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1 week ago Government issues statement on calls to lower price of new school uniforms

The average cost of a secondary school uniform in the UK is around £422

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2 w. ago Government issues statement on Greater Manchester's Clean Air Zone

The scheme has so far cost more than £100million

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2 w. ago Government issues statement after calls to ban mobile phones in schools

One student said she was exposed to pornography and beheading videos from the age of 12

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2 w. ago Lisa Nandy issues statement after 'deeply regrettable' breach of government code

"I deeply regret this error," the Culture Secretary told the Prime Minister in a letter

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2 w. ago Government issues statement over reports UK drivers face new 'pay per mile' tax

Reports suggest the chancellor will announce a new tax on EV drivers as she looks to address a dip in fuel duty revenue

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2 w. ago Government issues statement on income tax for state pensioners ahead of Budget

The State Pension is expected to go up by 4.8 per cent in April

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2 w. ago Government responds to calls for major law change on smacking children

The government has issued a statement regarding the defence of "reasonable punishment"

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2 w. ago Government issues statement on Oldham grooming gangs inquiry

Home Office minister Jess Phillips has given an update

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2 w. ago 'The Manchester Airport drop off and pick up charges will never feel right'

M.E.N readers have weighed in on the controversial barrierless parking system at Manchester Airport

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3 w. ago Government issues statement after thousands call for UK ban on 'cruel sport'

The government has responded to a petition that says no animal should suffer for sport or entertainment

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3 w. ago Government issues statement on 'harmful' social media trends putting children in danger

Some of the popular challenges have led to hospitalisation and death

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3 w. ago Government issues statement on Manchester Airport drop off and pick up charges

Labour MP says "consumers should be treated fairly" amid Manchester Airport debate

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