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The chancellor says she will have to raise money through tax after claims of a £22bn hole in the public purse.

The chancellor tells the BBC she "had to act" to "fix the mess" in public finances.

Rachel Reeves says there is a "black hole" in the public finances due to "unfunded" overspends by the previous government.

A new leader, replacing Rishi Sunak, will be announced on 2 November.

The 44-year-old, seen as a front runner to replace Rishi Sunak, promises to "renew" the Tory party.

The 44-year-old, seen as a front runner to replace Rishi Sunak, promises to "renew" the Tory party.

The former home secretary is the fifth MP seeking to replace Rishi Sunak as party leader.

A PC is to be investigated over an alleged assault on a man at Manchester Airport, the police watchdog says.

The former work and pensions secretary becomes the fourth person joining the race to replace Rishi Sunak.

GB Energy to partner with the Crown Estate to push forward offshore windfarm projects

The former security minister becomes the second Tory MP to enter the contest to replace Rishi Sunak.

The former security minister becomes the second Tory MP to enter the contest to replace Rishi Sunak.

The Louth and Horncastle MP has ruled herself out of replacing Rishi Sunak.

Eluned Morgan confirmed as Welsh Labour leader and Wales' first woman to be first minister.

Tonia Antoniazzi calls for buying sex to be criminalised and crack down on "pimping websites".

The government comfortably won the vote despite growing pressure from some of its own MPs to scrap the policy.

The government comfortably won the vote despite growing pressure from some of its own MPs to scrap the policy.

The government comfortably won the vote despite growing pressure from some of its own MPs to scrap the policy.

The shadow home secretary said the Conservatives must be a "united party" to restore its reputation.

The government comfortably won the vote despite growing pressure from some of its own MPs to scrap the policy.

The government comfortably won the vote despite growing pressure from some of its own MPs to scrap the policy.

The two-time prime minister agreed to sell his entire archive to fund his care towards the end of his life.

A new Tory leader will be announced by 2 November under plans set out by the 1922 committee.

A new Tory leader will be announced by 2 November under plans set out by the 1922 committee.

Labour wants to give firms more flexibility to spend cash currently earmarked for apprenticeships.

Welsh Labour announces a timetable for a leadership election after Vaughan Gething resigned.

Yvette Cooper MP has said those who sparked the disturbances will face full force of the law.

Yvette Cooper MP has said those who sparked the disturbances will face full force of the law.

Yvette Cooper MP has said those who sparked the disturbances will face full force of the law.

The Ukrainian leader tells the BBC in an exclusive interview that he is willing to work with anyone who is in power in the US.

The Ukrainian leader tells the BBC in an exclusive interview that he is willing to work with anyone who is in power in the US.

Mr Malkinson spent 17 years in jail for a rape he did not commit.

There are measures to nationalise rail operators and speed up house building in Labour's first legislative programme since returning to power.

Both the prime minister and the taoiseach have spoken of their desire to "reset" British and Irish relations.

Commons leader Lucy Powell says the measure remains a Labour commitment for the current parliament.

The operator was called in to meet Labour's new transport secretary to discuss its poor performance.

The operator was called in to meet Labour's new transport secretary to discuss its poor performance.

JD Vance claims the UK under Labour might be the first "truly Islamist" country with nuclear weapons.

JD Vance claims the UK under Labour might be the first "truly Islamist" country with nuclear weapons.

The review will look at the threats the UK faces in a "more volatile world", the government says.

The government is set to introduce a new law to make spiking a specific criminal offence in this week's King's Speech.

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood warns of a "total breakdown of law and order" unless action is taken.

The move is expected to include releasing some prisoners early, the BBC has confirmed.

Wes Streeting says there is "worse to come" as he orders a review into the health service.

Labour MPs and opposition parties say the cap is increasing child poverty, ahead of next week's King's Speech.

Keir Starmer says his ethics adviser should be able to launch inquiries without the nod from No 10.

A public row flares up between two potential Conservative leadership contenders.

It marks the end of a parliamentary career stretching back more than half a century.

He is travelling to Washington for a Nato summit where he will meet President Biden for the first time.

Hundreds of new MPs get their first taste of Parliament after last week's general election.

The ex-home secretary says Nigel Farage's party poses an "existential threat" to the Tory party.

In an unusual move, five MPs get junior ministerial roles having only been elected for the first time

In his first Commons speech as PM, Sir Keir also calls for an end to "self-serving" politics.

Rahul Gandhi met Manju Singh in Raebareli, mother of Captain Anshuman Singh who died from severe burns in Siachen. She opposed the Agniveer scheme. Gandhi visited Lalganj memorial, laying a wreath and planting a sapling, then went to AIIMS-Raebareli. Anshuman received the Kirti Chakra posthumously, awarded by President Droupadi Murmu on July 5. Rahul Gandhi met Manju Singh in Raebareli, mother of Captain Anshuman Singh who died from severe burns in Siachen. She opposed the Agniveer scheme. Gandhi visited Lalganj memorial, laying a wreath and planting a sapling, then went to AIIMS-Raebareli. Anshuman received the Kirti Chakra posthumously, awarded by President Droupadi Murmu on July 5.

Reacting to the arrest of Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah's son Mihir Shah, who was involved in a fatal incident resulting in the death of a woman, the victim's husband Pradeep Nakhwa expressed his concerns. Mihir Shah was arrested three days after he allegedly mowed down Kaveri Nakhwa with his BMW. Pradeep Nakhwa pointed out that the delay in the arrest would likely mean any traces of alcohol would be gone. Expressing his grief, he said, "The leaders won't do anything as the accused is the son of a leader from the ruling party." Reacting to the arrest of Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah's son Mihir Shah, who was involved in a fatal incident resulting in the death of a woman, the victim's husband Pradeep Nakhwa expressed his concerns. Mihir Shah was arrested three days after he allegedly mowed down Kaveri Nakhwa with his BMW. Pradeep Nakhwa pointed out that the delay in the arrest would likely mean any traces of alcohol would be gone. Expressing his grief, he sai...

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a PIL concerning the alleged molestation of a boy by the Dalai Lama, based on a viral video from last year. The court declared that the religious leader was "being playful" and has already apologized for the incident. In the video, the Dalai Lama was seen kissing the boy on the lips and asking him to "suck his tongue," sparking controversy on social media. The petitioner's counsel argued that while she was not trying to question the Dalai Lama's holiness, authorities should have issued a statement after taking note of the incident. The Delhi High Court has dismissed a PIL concerning the alleged molestation of a boy by the Dalai Lama, based on a viral video from last year. The court declared that the religious leader was "being playful" and has already apologized for the incident. In the video, the Dalai Lama was seen kissing the boy on the lips and asking him to "suck his tongue," sparking controversy on...

A 25-year-old Indian student, Sai Surya Avinash Gadde from Telangana, drowned at Barberville Falls in Albay on Sunday, July 7. He was studying at Trine University and was spending the long weekend of July 4 in the area, about 240 km north of New York state. Gadde and another man were swimming when they encountered difficulties. While one was rescued by a nearby man, Gadde tragically drowned. Sai Surya Avinash Gadde, originally from Telangana, had been spending the long weekend of July 4 near Barberville Falls. A 25-year-old Indian student, Sai Surya Avinash Gadde from Telangana, drowned at Barberville Falls in Albay on Sunday, July 7. He was studying at Trine University and was spending the long weekend of July 4 in the area, about 240 km north of New York state. Gadde and another man were swimming when they encountered difficulties. While one was rescued by a nearby man, Gadde tragically drowned. Sai Surya Avinash Gadde, originally from Telangana, had been spending the long weekend of...