Category: UK Politics
Voices: ‘Such a shock’: Readers reveal what it’s like to learn a life-changing diagnosis by text
Our community has shared stories of impersonal diagnoses and overstretched services, agreeing that while digital updates can improve efficiency, compassion and communication must remain at the heart of NHS care
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Margaret Thatcher had two extramarital affairs, new book claims
A new book claims the former prime minister had an ‘extracurricular’ leg-rubbing friendship and two extramarital affairs
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Reeves admits she’s looking at tax rises and spending cuts in Budget
The chancellor blamed Brexit for the move, saying it has had a ‘severe’ impact on the public finances
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No more bailouts to fund public sector pay rises, cabinet ministers warned
Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves tightens purse strings ahead of difficult Autumn Budget
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Britain should embrace voluntary ID cards, Keir Starmer suggests
Prime minister to hold meetings on the use of digital ID cards on two-day trade trip to India, where they have already been adopted
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Kemi Badenoch has put her stamp on the Tory leadership with big tax reveal – but will it be enough to save her?
After the Tories looked dead and buried in Manchester and Jenrick looked ready to take over as leader, Kemi Badenoch produced a speech which has breathed life into her party and leadership, says David Maddox
Read MoreStamp duty, tractor tax and doctors’ strikes: Key takeaways from Badenoch’s Tory conference speech
The Independent looks at the key policies announced in Kemi Badenoch’s conference speech
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Badenoch vows to scrap stamp duty for primary homes in bid to free up housing market
Economists have welcomed the plans, but questions remain over how the party would pay for it
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Starmer considers police crackdown on chants at pro-Palestine protests
Prime minister’s comments come after students across the country defied his calls and took part in pro-Gaza marches
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Data error gives Rachel Reeves an extra £3bn for Budget – but she still has to find up to £40bn
The latest revisions hand a rare boost to the beleaguered chancellor, who is gearing up for a difficult Budget next month
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