8 h. ago UK Government urged to protect State Pension and cut National Insurance for older workers

The Later Life Ambitions campaign presented Chancellor Rachel Reeves with a list of proposals to boost growth and the workforce.

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11 h. ago UK Government urged to offer State Pension age compensation to WASPI women

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville also said lower life expectancy in Scotland than elsewhere in the UK risks inequalities in pensions.

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12 h. ago 'Drug mule' Bella Culley's pregnancy horror as judge seals her fate for grim prison birth

As pregnant Bella Culley faces two years behind bars with her baby, experts have shared their fears for the teenage mum to be and her unborn son, urging the UK government to take action

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22 h. ago Government urged to reform developer levies so profits can benefit local residents

Communities continue to be denied vital amenities such as GP surgeries and schools because of flaws in processes intended to secure fair financial contributions from developers

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40 h. ago Sermons urge youth to take part in public affairs in Morocco after wave of protests

Imams around Morocco have read government-written sermons urging parents to involve their children in public affairs

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46 h. ago Ministers face call to ensure toys are free from ‘forever chemicals’

Fifty experts have urged the Government to act.

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56 h. ago Furious battle over Budget inside government as Starmer urged to stop mansion tax plan

Rachel Reeves is said to be seriously considering a mansion tax to fill an estimated £40 billion budget black hole and appease the left of the Labour Party

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3 d. ago Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu manhunt live: Met police take over search for sex offender after London sighting

Commander James Conway says finding Kebatu, whose arrest sparked riots over the summer, is a ‘top priority’On Friday, Sir Keir Starmer called the accidental release of Hadush Kebatu “totally unacceptable”, adding:I am appalled that it has happened and it’s being investigated.The police are working urgently to track him down, and my Government is supporting them This man must be caught and deported for his crimes.Let us be clear, we inherited a collapsing prison system in which the last government was releasing people early and which our prisons were overflowing.And, indeed, we have a sentencing bill in parliament seeking to address that issue, and we have stabilised the system. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Government issues urgent Bonfire Night firework warning as 48k sign petition

Ministers officially responded to a petition to reduce the noise generated by Bonfire Night fireworks to 90 decibels, but has now issued a warning to those who could be affected

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4 d. ago New WASPI update on calls for State Pension age compensation for millions of women

Dozens of MPs have urged DWP ministers to meet with WASPI campaigners ahead of a legal challenge.

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4 d. ago Stephen Flynn says SNP should be allowed to strip Prince Andrew of title

The SNP's Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has urged the Government to act "swiftly" on the issue.

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4 d. ago Calls for free school meals change as UK families struggle to afford food

Families say they have been forced to cut back on healthy eating as the cost of living continues to squeeze budgets. The Food Foundation is now urging the government to do more to tackle food poverty

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5 d. ago New York City mayoral debate live: Mamdani, Sliwa and Cuomo trade jabs over Israel, rent and Trump

Candidates come out swinging as they vie for New Yorkers’ votes in final debate“It’s us versus them,” Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate, says in his brief opening statement, in which he claims that he is the true representative of New Yorkers.Andrew Cuomo, the former New York governor, begins by urging the Knicks to win, and then pivots to attacking “my main opponent”, Zohran Mamdani. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago New York City mayoral debate live: Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa face off for final time

The two-hour debate is likely to focus on public safety, cost of living, housing and Trump “It’s us versus them,” Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate, says in his brief opening statement, in which he claims that he is the true representative of New Yorkers.Andrew Cuomo, the former New York governor, begins by urging the Knicks to win, and then pivots to attacking “my main opponent”, Zohran Mamdani. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Scottish Government urges Treasury to reimburse £26m Trump and Vance visit cost

Scotland’s Finance Secretary has written to the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

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6 d. ago Scotland's political class is failing the nation and must realise we deserve better

Record View says child poverty rates are a national shame despite the Scottish government’s pledge to make tackling the issue an urgent priority.

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7 d. ago Oregon governor urges Trump national guard ruling to be overturned

Tina Kotek calls for ‘en banc’ review after three-judge panel permits US president to send federal troops to PortlandOregon governor Tina Kotek, has called on a federal appeals court to review and overturn a decision made by a three-judge panel on Monday that would permit Donald Trump to deploy federalized national guard troops to the streets of Portland against the wishes of state and local officials.Kotek said that she hopes the full ninth circuit court of appeals vacates the panel’s 2-1 decision, as the dissenting judge, Portland-based Susan Graber, urged her colleagues to do. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Government shares major update on pubs and breweries as thousands complain of closures

A petition urged the Government to 'review ways' it could help support the hospitality industry and prevent pub closures

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1 week ago UK Government urged to increase Personal Allowance to prevent pensioners paying tax

The annual uprating in April will see the full New State Pension creep closer to the £12,570 Personal Allowance threshold.

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1 week ago ‘Call on the Government to help protect elephants and dolphins from cruel tourist abuse’

Star Paws columnist Catherine Lamb is urging the Government to protect animals and implement the Low Welfare Act. Plus: could your cat or dog have dementia?

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