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UK economy grew ‘slightly larger’ than expected in pre-Budget boost to John Healey
Experts are predicting a tougher end to the year thanks to soaring energy and fuel prices caused by the Iran war More
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Yvette Cooper to create national maternity plan after Lucy Letby scandal
The health secretary is said to be ‘shocked’ that no maternity services plan has been in place since 2012 and hospitals do not track the deaths of babies and children More
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Reform secures record-breaking £36m donation from crypto entrepreneur
The huge sum comes as the party and leader Nigel Farage face intense scrutiny over its funding More
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Police and crime commissioner defends going on 130-date UK theatre tour
Reform UK’s Colin Sutton, who was elected as Norfolk’s PCC less than two months ago, will go on tour next year with a live show called The Makings Of A Murderer – Double Jeopardy More
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UK government rejects calls for AI ‘kill switch’ amid growing fears of its risks
Britain ‘cannot simply turn AI off’, the Cabinet Office said on Friday More
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Zack Polanski selected as Green candidate in two-horse race with Labour for Starmer’s former seat
The byelection will pose early test for Andy Burnham’s popularity with the public More
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Assisted dying will not become law after MPs vote down bill in dramatic U-turn
Bill defeated by 286 votes to 270 – a majority of just 16 – in major setback for supporters of assisted dying More
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Dame Esther Rantzen says it is a ‘tragic day’ after assisted dying bill is rejected
The former broadcaster was a prominent backer of a change in the law More
