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The asylum seeker received £3,000 and went under a scheme separate to the forced returns scheme.

The asylum seeker received £3,000 and went under a scheme separate to the forced returns scheme.

A final compensation scheme could be running by the year's end after ministers agree to a Labour-led demand.

Parliament debates assisted dying after more than 200,000 signed a petition backing a law change.

The search begins for a new first minister of Scotland following Humza Yousaf's decision to leave the role.

The party says a "return to the family doctor" would help avoid hospital appointments and save the NHS money.

Alex Salmond is said to want a deal to maximise pro-independence MPs and MSPs in return for support in a no confidence vote.

The doctor told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg he could no longer look NHS colleagues and patients in the eye and stay as a Conservative.

Political leaders fight for headlines ahead of local elections, leading to rumours of a general election.

The Question Time audience were surprised when Chris Philp answered an audience member's question about DR Congo.

The Question Time audience were surprised when Chris Philp answered an audience member's question about DR Congo.

NHS waiting lists must be urgently reduced so people can get back to work, the party argues.

The party says it offers the "biggest overhaul in a generation" but ministers brand it "pointless".

The party says it offers the "biggest overhaul in a generation" but ministers brand it "pointless".

NHS waiting lists must be urgently reduced so people can get back to work, the party argues.

The chancellor says cutting services will cost "a great deal less" than allowing Russia to succeed in Ukraine.

Johnny Timpson says the government is failing to protect vulnerable people by not intervening earlier.

A dangerous world is colliding with a general election year, writes BBC Political Editor Chris Mason.

The Conservatives first promised to end landlords' ability to evict tenants with no reason in 2019.

A dangerous world is colliding with a general election year, writes BBC Political Editor Chris Mason.

The PM says billions of extra spending will put the UK's defence industry on a "war footing".

The prime minister is travelling to Poland and Germany, highlighting an additional £500m to Ukraine.

The wrangling between the Commons and the Lords continues, as MPs and peers vote on the Rwanda bill.

The party says he showed a "pattern of behaviour" below standards but it "cannot conclude" party funds were misused.

The PM wants to strip GPs of power to issue sick notes but Labour says he has run out of ideas.

The EU Commission said UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies strongly disputes claims he asked a party volunteer for £5,000 to pay "bad people".

The husband of Nicola Sturgeon had been re-arrested in connection with the SNP finances investigation.

The husband of Nicola Sturgeon had been re-arrested in connection with the SNP finances investigation.

The husband of Nicola Sturgeon had been re-arrested in connection with the SNP finances investigation.

The councillor is stepping down as leader of West Northamptonshire Council, which he has led since 2021.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he replaced the No 11 carpets Liz Truss claimed were infested with fleas.

The Scottish government is to scrap its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.

Peers continue standoff with MPs over legislation enabling asylum seekers to be sent to east Africa.

The UK foreign secretary tells Israeli leaders not to risk escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.

The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.

Peers maintain stand-off with government over flagship controversial Rwanda deportation plan.

Attendees were not being allowed into the National Conservatism Conference after the mayor ordered it to shut.

The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.

The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.

The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.

The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.

The UK is reported to have held talks with other countries to replicate the scheme if it is successful.

The ex-PM warns the "world was safer" under Donald Trump's presidency, and the West is "on the cusp" of conflict.

The UK is reported to have held talks with other countries to replicate the scheme if it is successful.

Former PM Liz Truss says she hopes Donald Trump wins the next US election.

The ex-PM warns the "world was safer" under Donald Trump's presidency, and the West is "on the cusp" of conflict.

The UK is reported to have held talks with other countries to replicate the scheme if it is successful.

The prime minister will speak to Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss how to prevent escalation.

The MP for Enfield Southgate is reinstated as an investigation into a claim about his conduct ends.

Mr Khan visited a north London school to launch the plan, with shadow energy secretary Ed Miliband.

Labour's deputy leader says she will quit if she has committed a crime amid a row over where she lived.

Following Brexit, the British overseas territory has been operating under temporary rules.

Following Brexit, the British overseas territory has been operating under temporary rules.

The latest figures show many patients face long waits, but the PM insists headway is being made.

Susan Hall says she wants to go "back to borough policing" as crime is "getting out of control".

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Susan Hall says she wants to go "back to borough policing" as crime is "getting out of control".

The MP has also quit committee roles after admitting sharing MPs' numbers with someone on a dating app.

There has been mounting pressure on the UK government to suspend arms sales amid the crisis in Gaza.

There has been mounting pressure on the UK government to suspend arms sales amid the crisis in Gaza.

The MP has also quit committee roles after admitting sharing MPs' numbers with someone on a dating app.

The MP has also quit committee roles after admitting sharing MPs' numbers with someone on a dating app.

The MP has also quit committee roles after admitting sharing MPs' numbers with someone on a dating app.

Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra today anounced the seat-sharing arrangement for Maharashtra ahead of Lok Sabha election. After weeks of negotiations, Sharad Pawar, the chief of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Uddhav Thackeray, leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), and Nana Patole, the president of the state Congress, jointly announced the poll pact for the 48 seats in the state. Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra today anounced the seat-sharing arrangement for Maharashtra ahead of Lok Sabha election. After weeks of negotiations, Sharad Pawar, the chief of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Uddhav Thackeray, leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), and Nana Patole, the president of the state Congress, jointly announced the poll pact for the 48 seats in the state.

Moran and Israel's Ambassador express deep gratitude towards India for unwavering support post-October 7 attack. They praise PM Modi, Indian people's compassion, and India's strong stance against terrorism. Moran and Israel's Ambassador express deep gratitude towards India for unwavering support post-October 7 attack. They praise PM Modi, Indian people's compassion, and India's strong stance against terrorism.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticizes Congress' regressive manifesto, praises BJP's vision to develop India by 2047. He highlights India's growing defence strength, clean governance, economic progress, reduced terrorism incidents, and capability to counter threats from neighbouring countries. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticizes Congress' regressive manifesto, praises BJP's vision to develop India by 2047. He highlights India's growing defence strength, clean governance, economic progress, reduced terrorism incidents, and capability to counter threats from neighbouring countries.

AAP MLA from Kasturba Nagar Madan Lal, during a discussion on "attempts to unconstitutionally impose President's Rule in Delhi", claimed the BJP was trying to force Kejriwal to resign after his arrest. "An emergency-like situation has been created in Delhi where the L-G (VK Saxena) is saying he will not allow Kejriwal to run the government from jail," he said. AAP MLA from Kasturba Nagar Madan Lal, during a discussion on "attempts to unconstitutionally impose President's Rule in Delhi", claimed the BJP was trying to force Kejriwal to resign after his arrest. "An emergency-like situation has been created in Delhi where the L-G (VK Saxena) is saying he will not allow Kejriwal to run the government from jail," he said.

India supports UN Gaza ceasefire resolution, condemns conflict civilian deaths. Urges peace negotiations, escalates Gaza aid. Emphasizes resolution implementation and condemns terror attacks. Conflict impact on Gaza discussed in global context. India supports UN Gaza ceasefire resolution, condemns conflict civilian deaths. Urges peace negotiations, escalates Gaza aid. Emphasizes resolution implementation and condemns terror attacks. Conflict impact on Gaza discussed in global context.

"For 500 days, we have walked the path of service and spirituality, transcending boundaries to embrace humanity's shared essence. As we celebrate this monumental milestone, let us remember that true devotion knows no caste, no creed, only the boundless love that unites us all," Swami Dipankar said. "For 500 days, we have walked the path of service and spirituality, transcending boundaries to embrace humanity's shared essence. As we celebrate this monumental milestone, let us remember that true devotion knows no caste, no creed, only the boundless love that unites us all," Swami Dipankar said.

Bombay High Court dismissed Osho International Foundation's petition to sell Koregaon Park land for ₹107 crore, upholding Joint Charity Commissioner's decision. The court emphasized the need for a special audit due to financial troubles and diversion of funds. Bombay High Court dismissed Osho International Foundation's petition to sell Koregaon Park land for ₹107 crore, upholding Joint Charity Commissioner's decision. The court emphasized the need for a special audit due to financial troubles and diversion of funds.

Influential Lingayat seer challenges Union minister in Dharwad, Karnataka. Lingayat mutt seers demand BJP to replace him by March 31. Influential Lingayat seer challenges Union minister in Dharwad, Karnataka. Lingayat mutt seers demand BJP to replace him by March 31.

Mumbai collector's office issued show-cause notice to officials linked to CM Eknath Shinde's office for holding a political meeting at his official residence, Varsha, during Lok Sabha polls, violating the model code of conduct. Mumbai collector's office issued show-cause notice to officials linked to CM Eknath Shinde's office for holding a political meeting at his official residence, Varsha, during Lok Sabha polls, violating the model code of conduct.

Modi and Nadda criticize Congress for pursuing divisive power through religion-based quotas, questioning reservation cap raise beneficiaries and highlighting uncertainty in power pursuit, echoing Muslim League sentiments from 1929. Modi and Nadda criticize Congress for pursuing divisive power through religion-based quotas, questioning reservation cap raise beneficiaries and highlighting uncertainty in power pursuit, echoing Muslim League sentiments from 1929.

Baghel slammed the Centre for misusing the ED to target opposition parties in the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam. He highlighted the SC's ruling exposed BJP's lies and conspiracy against political opponents, emphasizing ED's commitment should align with the Constitution. Baghel slammed the Centre for misusing the ED to target opposition parties in the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam. He highlighted the SC's ruling exposed BJP's lies and conspiracy against political opponents, emphasizing ED's commitment should align with the Constitution.

Chennai South, a 'rockstar constituency', features a fierce electoral battle between Thamizhachi Thangapandian, Tamilisai Soundararajan, and J Jayavardhan. The area holds historical significance with past MPs like C N Annadurai and Vyjayanthimala Bali. Chennai South, a 'rockstar constituency', features a fierce electoral battle between Thamizhachi Thangapandian, Tamilisai Soundararajan, and J Jayavardhan. The area holds historical significance with past MPs like C N Annadurai and Vyjayanthimala Bali.

BJP's performance in Andhra Pradesh-Telangana Lok Sabha elections highlights its evolution from equal strength in both regions pre-bifurcation to limited strength in Telangana post-2014, with key victories and alliances shaping its electoral success. BJP's performance in Andhra Pradesh-Telangana Lok Sabha elections highlights its evolution from equal strength in both regions pre-bifurcation to limited strength in Telangana post-2014, with key victories and alliances shaping its electoral success.

The MP leaves his role as vice chair of the 1922 committee, after sharing MPs' personal phone numbers.

After granting permanent commissions to women short service commission officers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the Supreme Court on Monday decided to investigate similar career opportunities for women short service agreement (SSA) officers in the Indian Coast Guard, while also ordering the interim reinstatement of a woman officer who was discharged in December 2023 after a 14-year career. After granting permanent commissions to women short service commission officers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the Supreme Court on Monday decided to investigate similar career opportunities for women short service agreement (SSA) officers in the Indian Coast Guard, while also ordering the interim reinstatement of a woman officer who was discharged in December 2023 after a 14-year career.

Punjab and Haryana high court likened the assault on a Tarn Taran woman to Draupadi's cheerharan during the Mahabharat era, emphasizing the need for judicial intervention in the face of such incidents. Punjab and Haryana high court likened the assault on a Tarn Taran woman to Draupadi's cheerharan during the Mahabharat era, emphasizing the need for judicial intervention in the face of such incidents.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked ministries to submit a 100-day plan for the incoming government, and ministries are planning a number of "people-friendly" activities. The Indian Railways, for example, intends to implement a 24-hour refund program for passengers who cancel their tickets, which presently takes at least three days. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked ministries to submit a 100-day plan for the incoming government, and ministries are planning a number of "people-friendly" activities. The Indian Railways, for example, intends to implement a 24-hour refund program for passengers who cancel their tickets, which presently takes at least three days.

The party says its plans would raise £5.1bn a year but the government warns that more taxes will result.

Supreme Court examines PIL on intersex child rights, TN's protective notification noted. SC divided on queer community rights, with majority rejecting while CJI Chandrachud and Justice S K Kaul supporting civil union and adoption rights. Supreme Court examines PIL on intersex child rights, TN's protective notification noted. SC divided on queer community rights, with majority rejecting while CJI Chandrachud and Justice S K Kaul supporting civil union and adoption rights.