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GPs, care homes and hospices voice concern over Budget tax rises

The NHS is exempt from the rise in employer National Insurance contributions, but private providers are not. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fhjBvsY via IFTTT

Secretary of State triggers protocol vote process

Controversially unlike other Stormont votes, there is no requirement for cross-community support. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iu0ZaJ4 via IFTTT

Rachel Reeves doesn’t mind if you don't like her Budget

The Budget is about the long game on the economy and Reeves believes the current pain is a price worth paying. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uHQalDg via IFTTT

World way off target in tackling climate change - UN

The world is wildly off track in tackling climate change, the UN says, as CO2 in the atmosphere accumulates faster than ever from BBC News https://ift.tt/FLvrMYi via IFTTT

Henry Zeffman: How this Budget could change your life

Henry Zeffman: How this Budget could change your life from BBC News https://ift.tt/G0r5qkV via IFTTT

Where is the growth in Reeves' 'Budget for growth'?

Labour's first Budget in 14 years had a lot to say about growth, but forecasts paint a mixed picture. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FGNor9u via IFTTT

Mount Fuji remains snowless for longer than ever before

Japan's highest mountain typically gets snow by early October, but there has been unusually warm weather this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V7Rn0b5 via IFTTT

Chris Packham settles case over axing of green policy

The TV presenter says the previous Tory administration was "reckless" to scale back climate policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oESTQJf via IFTTT

Bus fares to stay at £2 in Manchester, Burnham says

Andy Burnham says Greater Manchester's bus network will be exempt from a nationwide increase to £3. from BBC News https://ift.tt/47O56Nz via IFTTT

Budget: 'I earn £1,800 a month and have nothing left at the end'

People tell the BBC how much they earn and what they want from the Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d1gJ9DP via IFTTT

Badenoch says she may need a softer approach

The Tory leadership frontrunner admits she may need to "calibrate" her approach, see by some as combative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m1i7NXx via IFTTT

Speaker rebukes Reeves for Budget comments in US

Sir Lindsay Hoyle told the chancellor it was unacceptable to brief reporters in the US ahead of MPs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c7QghJF via IFTTT

What is a 'working person', according to Labour

The government has promised not to raise taxes on "working people" in this Wednesday's Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/42JjXaM via IFTTT

World way off target in tackling climate change - UN

The world is wildly off track in tackling climate change, the UN says, as CO2 in the atmosphere accumulates faster than ever from BBC News https://ift.tt/rgQE60o via IFTTT

No new freeports in Budget after 'comms cock-up'

The government mistakenly briefed that five new low-tax sites would be announced this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fdnvMH7 via IFTTT

Education secretary 'open minded' on England smacking ban

Bridget Phillipson tells the BBC that legislation would not be introduced "any time soon". from BBC News https://ift.tt/rzQaUum via IFTTT

No tax rises in payslips for 'working people', vows minister

Bridget Phillipson refused to say if a small business owner was a "working person" in an interview with the BBC, ahead of Wednesday's Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Swjpd8 via IFTTT

Reeves pledges £1.4bn for 'crumbling' classrooms

The chancellor says the government will ensure that 50 schools in England are rebuilt every year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YegCH9U via IFTTT

MP disturbance 'is matter for police' - Phillipson

The MP for Runcorn appeared to be shouting at a man warning him 'he will never threaten an MP again'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O0zUeX6 via IFTTT

Big UK emissions cut needed, says climate watchdog

The government's advisers say faster action is needed but the UK has the tools to achieve this. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1RP9nDg via IFTTT

Employers' National Insurance hike to raise £20bn

Rachel Reeves is also expected to lower the threshold for when employers start paying the tax, in next week's Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CId8b0O via IFTTT

Why the next Tory leader needs to go Cornish

Few parts of the country better illustrate the challenges either Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will face. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zIVaZjS via IFTTT

'We can't change our history' on slave trade - PM

The prime minister says the practice was "abhorrent" but does not commit to making reparation payments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BK270H9 via IFTTT

Victims concerned over missing Windrush reform

Yvette Cooper announces funding as part of a "fundamental reset" of the Windrush scandal response. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6YGM78q via IFTTT

What form could reparations for slavery take?

How likely is the UK to provide reparations for the slave trade, and what could that look like? from BBC News https://ift.tt/jvQdCyr via IFTTT

Labour donor Lord Alli breached Lords rules

The Labour peer has apologised after an investigation found four minor breaches in his register of interests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1zSinQZ via IFTTT

Braverman sent government documents to private email 127 times

The emails, sent while she was attorney general, could amount to a breach of the ministerial code. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p9Ey4tT via IFTTT

Trump accuses UK's Labour Party of 'foreign interference'

Labour activists volunteering in the US presidential election amounts to illegal "contributions", the complaint alleges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TqCON2w via IFTTT

Pie 'n' mash needs to be protected, says Essex MP

Richard Holden says Cockney favourite should get the same status as Cornish Pasties and champagne. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0AtT32B via IFTTT

Rayner given security council seat after U-turn

The deputy PM was initially not named among ministers attending the National Security Council. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9MKj4FE via IFTTT

Braverman sent government documents to private email 127 times

The emails, sent while she was attorney general, could amount to a breach of the ministerial code. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VQF1JkZ via IFTTT

Attacks on ex-wife hurt me most, Michael Gove says

The former minister opens up about his most difficult moments in politics, in his new BBC series. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Iqx8vbW via IFTTT

Labour says it will cut benefits bill in its own way

The government promise a “radical” shake-up of the welfare system to help people out of work due to sickness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cR6Hth8 via IFTTT

Labour tiptoes nervously towards a China policy

David Lammy's low-key visit to Beijing shows the party is still trying to work out its China stance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PnX3Niw via IFTTT

No UK apology over slavery at Commonwealth summit

No apology over Britain's historic links to the slave trade at the Commonwealth summit, says 10 Downing Street. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s95ZjlS via IFTTT

Senior Unite official loses unfair dismissal claim

Howard Beckett had argued that the claims against him were “baseless”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M0UQYPm via IFTTT

How a communist from the Tata family became one of Britain's first Asian MPs

Shapurji Saklatvala, who was a communist, fought for India's freedom in the UK in the 1900s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U2KaFXY via IFTTT

Badenoch dismisses Tory MP's parenthood remark

Sir Christopher Chope suggested Badenoch would be less able to commit to the demands of being party leader. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FH8tCb2 via IFTTT

Debt rule to change to fund major projects

Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VymCaEZ via IFTTT

'Bionic lord' takes up seat in Parliament

Former MP Craig Mackinlay becomes the first quadruple amputee to sit in the Lords. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bDEpYQC via IFTTT

'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos

In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MicyEgN via IFTTT

Inheritance tax increases expected in Budget

It is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government's plan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4zkwg2o via IFTTT

Scottish businessman pays for plane to bring Salmond's body home

The businessman has been revealed as the private donor funding the former first minister's repatriation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d90tIJ3 via IFTTT

Ministers complain to prime minister over spending cuts

Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zKG5C8U via IFTTT

Assisted dying bill dangerous, says Archbishop

His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UDRzlZx via IFTTT

How unusual has this hurricane season been?

Hurricanes Helene and Milton have bookended a particularly stormy period. What's behind it? from BBC News https://ift.tt/5KjuPfz via IFTTT

Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms

The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bNK0XsV via IFTTT

No 10 denies Swift tickets were 'thank you' to Starmer

The singer received a police escort to her Wembley shows despite initial police reservatations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ai4GWfQ via IFTTT

They're tough-talking and on the Tory right - but how do Badenoch and Jenrick differ?

A look at the political priorities setting the Tory leadership contenders apart. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iAynID7 via IFTTT

Jenrick says he regrets order to paint over murals

Former immigration minister faced criticism after ordering removal of cartoons from asylum centre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y3IplTF via IFTTT

Countdown to mission hunting alien life on a distant moon

Nasa's spacecraft could change what we know about life in our solar system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nE06zhP via IFTTT

Welsh Tory in gambling probe returns to front bench

Russell George returns to his job as party spokesman but is unaware if an investigation continues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qnxdl9j via IFTTT

How to spot 'comet of the century' in UK skies

Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) could be spotted with the naked eye in the UK on Saturday night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uoHfbUT via IFTTT

What's next for Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship rocket?

The world's most powerful rocket is expected to be back in action again soon from BBC News https://ift.tt/xREbcl1 via IFTTT

UK-linked firms suspected of busting Russia sanctions

The government is investigating 37 companies - but has yet to hand out any fines, the BBC discovers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uOC0DkR via IFTTT

They're tough-talking and on the Tory right - but how do Badenoch and Jenrick differ?

A look at the political priorities setting the Tory leadership contenders apart. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QSo5L47 via IFTTT

Sue Gray will not attend summit in new regions role

The prime minister's ex-chief of staff will not immediately take up a new role as his regional envoy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/adk8N4y via IFTTT

How unusual has this hurricane season been?

Hurricanes Helene and Milton have bookended a particularly stormy period. What's behind it? from BBC News https://ift.tt/4H8uDgi via IFTTT

More workers to get sick pay and parental leave rights

A major overhaul of workers' rights is planned, but the changes will not take place for two years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XBRTF4f via IFTTT

Sunak challenges Starmer on tax and borrowing

The prime minister said he would not be drawn on decisions to be set out in the upcoming budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9kiv2rR via IFTTT

What's next for Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship rocket?

The world's most powerful rocket is expected to be back in action again soon from BBC News https://ift.tt/ekvjBHJ via IFTTT

Mama bear beats rival who killed her cub to win Fat Bear Week

The brown bear, named 128 Grazer, also defeated her rival, Chunk, last year to win the title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5najKoV via IFTTT

Labour's new deal for workers: A fight postponed?

The government is unveiling a boost for workers' rights - but many of them won't happen right away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pf2LcKH via IFTTT

Charities warn bill doesn't protect renters enough

The Renters’ Rights Bill, which bans no-fault evictions, will be debated for the first time on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qtSLHzE via IFTTT

How will Starmer's new-look Downing Street work?

Sue Gray's departure as the PM's chief of staff has forced an early revamp of his No 10 operation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6XfoNrv via IFTTT

Starmer 'pleased' assisted dying vote will take place

The PM says his views are "well known" but he will look at the details of the bill. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3rBjJ92 via IFTTT

My pilgrimage to the vanishing Sphinx snow patch

The Sphinx, a patch of snow thought to be the longest-lasting in the UK, has melted for the fourth consecutive year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/APWZ6IY via IFTTT

Work-to-rule punishes patients, Streeting tells GPs

The health secretary outlined measures on cutting "red tape" and alleviating paperwork for GPs in a speech. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iuHMST6 via IFTTT

Who is Sue Gray, Keir Starmer's former top adviser?

The prime minister's former chief staff is one of the most experienced operators in Whitehall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xgZk82W via IFTTT

The chancellor says she needs to raise £20bn. How might she do it?

The chancellor says there is a black hole in the public finances. Evan Davis asks how it might be filled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mZrSCjv via IFTTT

Labour veteran says 'missteps' to be expected

Former deputy leader Baroness Harman praises Sue Gray after she quits in a government reshuffle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aPnSYT3 via IFTTT

UK will give sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands in the Indian Ocean. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yOGk8K3 via IFTTT

Conservative leadership hopefuls vow change to win again

Tom Tugendhat, James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch try to woo members in conference speeches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x4W1Qb2 via IFTTT

Kuenssberg 'embarrassed' by Johnson message error

The presenter's scheduled interview with Johnson was pulled after she accidentally sent him her notes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qEmr6Oj via IFTTT

Rare brightening comet seen passing Earth from Hawaii

Scientists estimate the last time Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS visited our solar system was 80,000 years ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pFy75XU via IFTTT

Tories search for answers after election drubbing

How to recover from its historic defeat in July dominated the party's annual gathering in Birmingham. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cwFJrYm via IFTTT

The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs was not alone

A second asteroid hit Earth around the same time causing a "catastrophic" event. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6vi7ENQ via IFTTT

UK forces involved in response to Iran attacks on Israel

British forces "played their part" in attempts to prevent further escalation, the defence secretary says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xofc08T via IFTTT

Former Conservative deputy leader Michael Ancram dies, aged 79

The politician died in hospital following a short illness, surrounded by close family. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nOIuQq0 via IFTTT

Why are the Conservatives so happy?

For a party recovering from an historic election defeat, the mood at Tory conference is surprisingly upbeat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oADiWPX via IFTTT

Stop squabbling, Sunak urges Tories in final speech

Rishi Sunak makes a farewell speech as Tory leader to hall packed with cheering party members. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yuOsEUx via IFTTT