Specialist courts for rape cases to be rolled out across England and Wales
Funding will allow victims to view proceedings remotely and give evidence from a separate room via video link, the government says.
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Why Merz is staying on as German chancellor after election 'disaster'
Berlin correspondent Jess Parker explains why German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to stay on despite exit polls in two local elections suggesting damaging defeats for his centre-right Christian Democratic Union…
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Burnham hails Greenland deal ahead of expected first Trump meeting
While Burnham praised the agreement, Lib Dem leader Ed Davey called it a "pretend" victory for Trump.
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Lib Dems vow to end 'computer says no' economy to boost growth
Deputy leader Daisy Cooper also proposes a Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU in a speech to her party conference.
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MP calls for Yorkshire to get its own parliament
Harrogate Lib Dem MP Tom Gordon says Yorkshire devolution should go further than elected mayors.
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Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty
Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.
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An arrest, a defection and a new leader - how Reform's 'challenging' week unfolded
How an extraordinary seven days that rocked the party unfolded.
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Artist, 94, thrilled by House of Commons exhibition
Eric Fawley says that the chance to have his artwork displayed has made him "very happy".
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So excited to get back to work after two brain surgeries
MSP Cara McKee tells the Scotcast podcast how she's so excited to be getting back to work after two brain surgeries.
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Ex-Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir
Lord Watson praises his new employers but says there are "legitimate questions" about big tech firms that "require answers".
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Is democracy for sale?
Two donations of £36 million each from two British crypto-billionaires - Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne - have been made to Reform UK.
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We have a duty to 'progress' Good Friday Agreement, taoiseach tells PM
The pair were expected to discuss a further strengthening of ties including boosting trade, security and working with the European Union.
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'Don't be silly' over Falklands and Irish unity, top Tory tells Trump
Shadow foreign secretary Tom Tugendhat says the US president's recent comments were aimed at US voters, in a BBC interview.
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UK's 'dismal' Eurovision song choices to be examined by MPs
It comes after the UK's entry Look Mum No Computer came last in May's final, scoring just one point.
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Not just 'Nice Guy Eddie': Lib Dems eager for leader to show radical side at party conference
There is a sizeable group of Lib Dem MPs who openly question whether the party's problem is with its leader, while others support his stance.
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Badenoch says she is instructing lawyers to challenge government after Tory-run council's 94% tax hike
A row is growing over Wandsworth Council's rise, which the local authority is blaming on government funding cuts.
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War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?
The military and government say the risk of conflict is growing, but we may not be mentally ready for it
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Healey to ask EU finance ministers to let UK into industry scheme
The chancellor wants the Made in Europe programme to deepen ties with the UK "rather than erecting new barriers".
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Andy Burnham to meet Irish Taoiseach for first time
Martin will be the first international leader to visit Number 10 North, the government said ahead of the talks.
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UK needs 'credible path' on defence spending, says Nato chief
Covered by BBC News – Politics, The Guardian – Politics. Mark Rutte tells the BBC that UK ministers accept the need to make yearly steps to up spending.
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