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Voters in the Greater Manchester seat are choosing a new MP following the death of Sir Tony Lloyd.

The former Conservative strongly denied allegations of sexual assault made against him.

Officers need to demonstrate to the public they will use their powers, Rishi Sunak says.

More than 80 people have died since a public inquiry called for full compensation payments to be made.

It follows a breakdown in relations between the party and House of Commons speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle.

The company's statement follows Henry Staunton's revelation in a hearing about postmasters' compensation.

The Commons vote paves the way for a by-election in MP Scott Benton's Blackpool South constituency.

Henry Staunton makes shock allegation under oath to MPs in hearing about postmasters' compensation.

The Commons vote paves the way for a by-election in MP Scott Benton's Blackpool South constituency.

Labour leadership candidate used disappearing messages when he was health minister, inquiry told.

The tax and spending plans include new tax rates for higher earners and a "fully-funded" council tax freeze.

Rishi Sunak says the MP's words were wrong but avoids labelling them Islamophobic.

It comes after Paul Scully told BBC Radio London parts of Tower Hamlets are "no-go areas".

Rishi Sunak says the MP's words were wrong but avoids labelling them Islamophobic.

Rishi Sunak says the MP's words were wrong but avoids labelling them Islamophobic.

The former Labour leader is the independent MP for Islington North after being suspended from the party.

The former Labour leader is the independent MP for Islington North after being suspended from the party.

The party suspends Lee Anderson over claims "Islamists" had "got control" of London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Saturday marks two years since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion.

The prime minister tells farmers "we've got your back" at the Welsh Conservative conference.

The government's move comes after a Muslim Council of Britain member became an Inter Faith Network trustee.

Tory and SNP MPs call for a confidence vote on Sir Lindsay Hoyle amid a row over his position.

Tory and SNP MPs call for a confidence vote on Sir Lindsay Hoyle amid a row over his position.

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle apologises after being accused of allowing the debate to be "hijacked" by Labour.

Key parts of a critical report on the counter-terror scheme have been ignored, its writer says.

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle apologises after being accused of allowing the debate to be "hijacked" by Labour.

The Speaker is accused of allowing the debate to be "hijacked" by Labour, sparking fury from SNP and Tories.

The Speaker of the House of Commons apologises to MPs following a fractious debate over Gaza ceasefire votes.

Sarah Munby has claimed she never told the former Post Office chairman to delay compensation.

Reports about the carers' visa system and security checks on private jets had appeared in newspapers.

Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy says the party's call mirrors the language of the UN and international allies.

Reports about the carers' visa system and security checks on private jets had appeared in newspapers.

Reports about the carers' visa system and security checks on private jets had appeared in newspapers.

Reports about the carers' visa system and security checks on private jets had appeared in newspapers.

The rise will be over two years as 'bankrupt' Birmingham City Council makes drastic savings.

The business secretary and ex-Post Office chair have clashed over comments about compensation.

The rise will be over two years as 'bankrupt' Birmingham City Council makes drastic savings.

The business secretary and ex-Post Office chair have clashed over comments about compensation.

The business secretary and ex-Post Office chair have clashed over comments about compensation.

The rise will be over two years as 'bankrupt' Birmingham City Council makes drastic savings.

There is "no evidence" Henry Staunton was told to stall compensation, the business secretary says.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calls for a lasting ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict.

The Labour leader's tax bill was lower than Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who paid £508,308 last year.

Esther Ghey and Ian Russell want better protection for teenagers on social media.

The UK foreign secretary warns against showing "the weakness displayed against Hitler in the 1930s".

Salisbury mayor Atiqul Hoque is accused of making antisemitic comments, the BBC understands.

Graham Jones, a former Labour MP, is facing an investigation over comments he allegedly made about Israel.

Graham Jones, a former Labour MP, is facing an investigation after allegations he made comments about Israel.

Graham Jones, a former Labour MP, is facing an investigation after allegations he made comments about Israel.

Graham Jones, a former Labour MP, is facing an investigation after allegations he made comments about Israel.

The party said the decision was taken after "new information about further comments" came to light.

Who are the candidates standing in the by-election on 29 February?

The party said the decision was taken after "new information about further comments" came to light.

The party said the decision was taken after "new information about further comments" came to light.

The party said the decision was taken after "new information about further comments" made by Mr Ali came to light.

Labour says it has “withdrawn support” for Rochdale by-election candidate Azhar Ali

A key parliamentary committee says the asylum plan is incompatible with UK human rights safeguards.

The shadow net zero secretary says the party will still make the UK a world leader on green energy.

Mallikarjun Kharge responds to Prime Minister Modi's claim of Congress creating a narrative to divide the country into north and south. Kharge accuses those who accuse others of division and regionalism of being liars, highlighting Modi's own history of inciting violence. Mallikarjun Kharge responds to Prime Minister Modi's claim of Congress creating a narrative to divide the country into north and south. Kharge accuses those who accuse others of division and regionalism of being liars, highlighting Modi's own history of inciting violence.

RLD clarifies it is still with opposition INDIA bloc, denies reports of switching sides to BJP-led NDA. Concerns arise in RLD regarding seat-sharing with ally SP. RLD emphasizes the need for mutual respect between allies. Alliance discussions continue amidst upcoming Lok Sabha and UP assembly elections. RLD clarifies it is still with opposition INDIA bloc, denies reports of switching sides to BJP-led NDA. Concerns arise in RLD regarding seat-sharing with ally SP. RLD emphasizes the need for mutual respect between allies. Alliance discussions continue amidst upcoming Lok Sabha and UP assembly elections.

Government approves the sale of spectrum across eight frequencies, including for railway and metro safety, with a reserve price of Rs 96,318 crore. Spectrum auctions aim to enhance consumer mobile services and facilitate 5G expansion. Insolvency-bound companies' spectrum will also be auctioned. Reframing plans and spectrum reforms are set to be finalized by a committee chaired by the Cabinet Secretary. Government approves the sale of spectrum across eight frequencies, including for railway and metro safety, with a reserve price of Rs 96,318 crore. Spectrum auctions aim to enhance consumer mobile services and facilitate 5G expansion. Insolvency-bound companies' spectrum will also be auctioned. Reframing plans and spectrum reforms are set to be finalized by a committee chaired by the Cabinet Secretary.

A parliamentary subcommittee made the recommendation on Thursday that the families of Agniveers who pass away while serving in the military should receive the same benefits as the relatives of "regular" troops. In a report presented to Parliament, the parliamentary standing committee on defence recommended that the government think about augmenting the ex gratia awarded to the families of troops killed in action by Rs 10 lakh. A parliamentary subcommittee made the recommendation on Thursday that the families of Agniveers who pass away while serving in the military should receive the same benefits as the relatives of "regular" troops. In a report presented to Parliament, the parliamentary standing committee on defence recommended that the government think about augmenting the ex gratia awarded to the families of troops killed in action by Rs 10 lakh.

Maoist insurgents in India are shifting tactics from jungle warfare to urban infiltration, as revealed in a leaked document. The Communist Party of India (Maoist) directs cadres to operate covertly in cities, maintaining fake identities and establishing sleeper cells to foster revolution. Security forces intensify efforts against urban naxals, particularly in dens located in populous areas like Nagpur. Maoist insurgents in India are shifting tactics from jungle warfare to urban infiltration, as revealed in a leaked document. The Communist Party of India (Maoist) directs cadres to operate covertly in cities, maintaining fake identities and establishing sleeper cells to foster revolution. Security forces intensify efforts against urban naxals, particularly in dens located in populous areas like Nagpur.

The remarks by Pandian, perceived to be the most powerful face in Odisha's governing party after Naveen, come ahead of Lok Sabha and assembly elections, and coincide with BJP-led NDA's expansion effort and several opposition-governed states demanding their 'rightful share' of central resources as part of fiscal federalism. The remarks by Pandian, perceived to be the most powerful face in Odisha's governing party after Naveen, come ahead of Lok Sabha and assembly elections, and coincide with BJP-led NDA's expansion effort and several opposition-governed states demanding their 'rightful share' of central resources as part of fiscal federalism.

Former Shiv Sena corporator Abhishek Ghosalkar was shot dead during a Facebook Live session by local businessman Mauris Noronha in Borivli (West). Noronha then shot himself. Abhishek, the son of veteran Shiv Sena leader Vinod Ghosalkar, died at Karuna Hospital. The shooting occurred after Mauris invited Abhishek to his office. Former Shiv Sena corporator Abhishek Ghosalkar was shot dead during a Facebook Live session by local businessman Mauris Noronha in Borivli (West). Noronha then shot himself. Abhishek, the son of veteran Shiv Sena leader Vinod Ghosalkar, died at Karuna Hospital. The shooting occurred after Mauris invited Abhishek to his office.

BJP will nominate candidates for the biennial Rajya Sabha polls shortly. The party seeks a list of nominees for consideration, while retiring members suggest their interest in contesting Lok Sabha polls. Details of senior ministers, repeated members, and new candidates will be announced closer to the nomination deadline on February 15. BJP will nominate candidates for the biennial Rajya Sabha polls shortly. The party seeks a list of nominees for consideration, while retiring members suggest their interest in contesting Lok Sabha polls. Details of senior ministers, repeated members, and new candidates will be announced closer to the nomination deadline on February 15.

The Labour leader's move to slash green investment plans follows weeks of confusion about the policy.

The number of renters being removed from their homes by bailiffs rose by almost 50% in 2023.

Congress member K Suresh and MP Amar Singh raised concerns about ethnic violence, threats to Christian missionaries, and the need for government action on various issues. Suresh demanded that the central government place a “white paper” on the Manipur situation and ethnic violence in the House while Singh asked for an increase in the number of work days under MGNREGA. Congress member K Suresh and MP Amar Singh raised concerns about ethnic violence, threats to Christian missionaries, and the need for government action on various issues. Suresh demanded that the central government place a “white paper” on the Manipur situation and ethnic violence in the House while Singh asked for an increase in the number of work days under MGNREGA.

TDP's return to the NDA will be a major gain for the BJP-led alliance. Talks with TDP, Akali Dal, and RLD are in an advanced stage. BJP aims to strengthen the NDA and reach the target of crossing 400 seats. TDP's return to the NDA will be a major gain for the BJP-led alliance. Talks with TDP, Akali Dal, and RLD are in an advanced stage. BJP aims to strengthen the NDA and reach the target of crossing 400 seats.

Twelve out of 29 information commissions have not had a single woman commissioner since they were constituted under the Right to Information Act of 2005. The CIC and SICs of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Kerala returned 41% of the appeals and complaints they received without passing any orders. This raises concerns about the efficiency and effectiveness of these information commissions in addressing the grievances brought before them. Twelve out of 29 information commissions have not had a single woman commissioner since they were constituted under the Right to Information Act of 2005. The CIC and SICs of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Kerala returned 41% of the appeals and complaints they received without passing any orders. This raises concerns about the efficiency and effectiveness of these information commissions in addressing the grievances brought before them.

Gujarat high court grants divorce due to the wife's refusal of conjugal obligations, involvement with a spiritual cult, and absence from the matrimonial home. The court acknowledges the husband's claims of cruelty, including the wife's schizophrenia, suicide threats, and lack of disclosure before the wedding. Gujarat high court grants divorce due to the wife's refusal of conjugal obligations, involvement with a spiritual cult, and absence from the matrimonial home. The court acknowledges the husband's claims of cruelty, including the wife's schizophrenia, suicide threats, and lack of disclosure before the wedding.

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) opposes the National Exit Test (NExT), stating that it jeopardizes medical education in India and threatens the survival of medical institutions, especially those in underprivileged communities. IMA also criticizes the use of the same exam to test both licensing requirements and postgraduate entrance assessment, calling it illogical. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) opposes the National Exit Test (NExT), stating that it jeopardizes medical education in India and threatens the survival of medical institutions, especially those in underprivileged communities. IMA also criticizes the use of the same exam to test both licensing requirements and postgraduate entrance assessment, calling it illogical.