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Controversially unlike other Stormont votes, there is no requirement for cross-community support.

The National Living Wage will rise by 77p from £11.44 per hour for workers over the age of 21.

Rachel Reeves' historic first Budget will set the agenda for the Labour government for years to come.

People tell the BBC how much they earn and what they want from the Budget.

The Tory leadership frontrunner admits she may need to "calibrate" her approach, see by some as combative.

The Prime Minister says the Labour party "moved swiftly" to respond after the video appeared.

The bean counters are back in control with a chancellor who wants to change the rules without rocking the boat.

Mike Amesbury also has the whip withdrawn, as police say a 55-year-old man has been interviewed under caution over the incident.

The MP for Runcorn appeared to be shouting at a man warning him 'he will never threaten an MP again'.

Rachel Reeves is also expected to lower the threshold for when employers start paying the tax, in next week's Budget.

Rachel Reeves is also expected to lower the threshold for when employers start paying the tax, in next week's Budget.

Treasury minister James Murray was pressed on what makes someone a "working" person ahead of next week's Budget.

The prime minister says the practice was "abhorrent" but does not commit to making reparation payments.

Ministers say the move is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health.

The row over Labour volunteers campaigning in the US election was raised at Prime Minister's Questions.

Labour activists volunteering in the US presidential election amounts to illegal "contributions", the complaint alleges.

Labour activists volunteering in the US presidential election amounts to illegal "contributions", the complaint alleges.

Labour activists campaigning in the US election are doing so in a personal capacity, it is understood from party officials.

Despite the war, Ukraine is still a significant supplier of agricultural goods including grain.

Michelle O'Neill and Mary Lou McDonald correct the record about the age of a teenage texted by Niall Ó Donnghaile.

Official data shows borrowing - the difference between spending and tax take - reached £16.6bn last month.

Unite spent £112m of its members’ money on the project in Birmingham, the BBC has been told.

Firms will face additional costs over the measures which include boosts to sick pay and unfair dismissal rights.

The emails, sent while she was attorney general, could amount to a breach of the ministerial code.

Unison members, which includes janitors and classroom assistants, have walked out over council pay.

The transport secretary also commissions a new independent review of the high-speed rail project.

Shapurji Saklatvala, who was a communist, fought for India's freedom in the UK in the 1900s.

Howard Beckett had argued that the claims against him were “baseless”.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government's financial plans for the next year.

Sir Christopher Chope suggested Badenoch would be less able to commit to the demands of being party leader.

It is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government's plan.

Sir Christopher Chope suggested Badenoch would be less able to commit to the demands of being party leader.

Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap.

The party has come under pressure over its handling of recent child safeguarding issues.

Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced "dramatic results".

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government's financial plans for the next year.

Filling the £22bn financial "black hole" would only be enough “to keep public services" still, she told a meeting.

Filling the £22bn financial "black hole" would only be enough “to keep public services" still, she told a meeting.

Sir Keir Starmer says this month's Budget was "going to be tough" but would "focus on rebuilding our country".

Figen Murray whose son died in the Manchester Arena attack says Martyn's Law will save lives.

The former first minister was in the process of suing the Scottish government when he died on Saturday.

David Lammy becomes the first foreign secretary since Brexit to take part in a regular meeting of EU ministers.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government's financial plans for the next year.

The prime minister says he will "rip out" bureaucracy, and ask the competition watchdog to prioritise growth.

The family of the former first minister vow to continue his work for Scottish independence.

The former MP and MSP, who led the country between 2007 and 2014 during the independence referendum, took ill while in North Macedonia.

The former MP and MSP, who led the country between 2007 and 2014 during the independence referendum, took ill while in North Macedonia.

A look at the political priorities setting the Tory leadership contenders apart.

Reports have suggested the plan was at risk after Transport Secretary Louise Haigh's comments.

BJP claims opposition INDIA bloc is considering a rotational Leader of Opposition (LoP) post in Lok Sabha, questioning Rahul Gandhi's dedication. However, RSP MP N K Premachandran refutes these claims as baseless, emphasizing that Congress remains the single largest opposition party. BJP claims opposition INDIA bloc is considering a rotational Leader of Opposition (LoP) post in Lok Sabha, questioning Rahul Gandhi's dedication. However, RSP MP N K Premachandran refutes these claims as baseless, emphasizing that Congress remains the single largest opposition party.

A 35-year-old woman from Etah, fed up with her 17-year-old daughter's behavior, hired Subhash Singh, who unbeknownst to her was the daughter's lover, to kill her. Subhash and the daughter conspired instead to murder the mother, leading to their arrest by police. A 35-year-old woman from Etah, fed up with her 17-year-old daughter's behavior, hired Subhash Singh, who unbeknownst to her was the daughter's lover, to kill her. Subhash and the daughter conspired instead to murder the mother, leading to their arrest by police.

Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar clarified that he left a cabinet meeting early to attend a farmers' event in Latur and denied any friction with CM Eknath Shinde. Opposition leader Vijay Wadettiwar criticized the government, alleging attempts to sideline Pawar. Important financial decisions were reportedly made in his absence. Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar clarified that he left a cabinet meeting early to attend a farmers' event in Latur and denied any friction with CM Eknath Shinde. Opposition leader Vijay Wadettiwar criticized the government, alleging attempts to sideline Pawar. Important financial decisions were reportedly made in his absence.

CJI D Y Chandrachud emphasized that judges, though unelected, uphold the constitutional mandate to ensure fair resource distribution and protect rights. Speaking in Bhutan, he highlighted the judiciary's unique role in maintaining public trust and legitimacy, despite its insulation from public opinion, which is crucial for judicial independence. CJI D Y Chandrachud emphasized that judges, though unelected, uphold the constitutional mandate to ensure fair resource distribution and protect rights. Speaking in Bhutan, he highlighted the judiciary's unique role in maintaining public trust and legitimacy, despite its insulation from public opinion, which is crucial for judicial independence.

India remains cautiously optimistic about resolving the troop standoff with China in eastern Ladakh through diplomatic-military talks. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stresses the importance of troop disengagement and highlights confidence in the Army's preparedness. The push includes significant infrastructure development by the Border Roads Organisation. India remains cautiously optimistic about resolving the troop standoff with China in eastern Ladakh through diplomatic-military talks. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stresses the importance of troop disengagement and highlights confidence in the Army's preparedness. The push includes significant infrastructure development by the Border Roads Organisation.

The Cabinet Committee on Security, led by PM Modi, has quietly approved phase III of the Space Based Surveillance (SBS-III), which involves launching 52 spy satellites. These satellites, enhanced with AI, will bolster India's surveillance capabilities, especially along borders with Pakistan and China. The project aims to improve geo-intelligence and communication between satellites for better threat mitigation. The Cabinet Committee on Security, led by PM Modi, has quietly approved phase III of the Space Based Surveillance (SBS-III), which involves launching 52 spy satellites. These satellites, enhanced with AI, will bolster India's surveillance capabilities, especially along borders with Pakistan and China. The project aims to improve geo-intelligence and communication between satellites for better threat mitigation.

A 21-year-old food delivery man, Rauf Akbar Shaikh, was killed after an Audi driven by Ayush Pradeep Tayal, an industrial executive, hit his scooter at 1.30am in Koregaon Park. Tayal, who was inebriated, also injured three others before being arrested by the police. He has been remanded in custody till October 13. A 21-year-old food delivery man, Rauf Akbar Shaikh, was killed after an Audi driven by Ayush Pradeep Tayal, an industrial executive, hit his scooter at 1.30am in Koregaon Park. Tayal, who was inebriated, also injured three others before being arrested by the police. He has been remanded in custody till October 13.

The Karnataka Congress government has withdrawn a UAPA case against a mob that attacked police in Hubballi in April 2022, sparking BJP allegations of 'politics of appeasement'. The case, initially deemed serious by courts and still before the NIA, involved a mob protesting a derogatory social media post. The Karnataka Congress government has withdrawn a UAPA case against a mob that attacked police in Hubballi in April 2022, sparking BJP allegations of 'politics of appeasement'. The case, initially deemed serious by courts and still before the NIA, involved a mob protesting a derogatory social media post.

Over 4 lakh appeals and complaints are pending under the Right to Information Act as of June 30. Backlog has grown due to vacant positions and slow case disposal. Maharashtra has the highest pending cases. Several information commissions have been defunct, including Jharkhand, Telangana, Goa, and Tripura, affecting citizens' access to information. Over 4 lakh appeals and complaints are pending under the Right to Information Act as of June 30. Backlog has grown due to vacant positions and slow case disposal. Maharashtra has the highest pending cases. Several information commissions have been defunct, including Jharkhand, Telangana, Goa, and Tripura, affecting citizens' access to information.

Omar Abdullah stakes claim to form J&K’s first govt since it became a Union Territory, with support from NC, Congress, AAP, and Independents. The alliance surpasses the majority mark of 48 seats in the 95-member assembly, aiming to rebuild the region. Omar Abdullah stakes claim to form J&K’s first govt since it became a Union Territory, with support from NC, Congress, AAP, and Independents. The alliance surpasses the majority mark of 48 seats in the 95-member assembly, aiming to rebuild the region.

Farooq Abdullah prepares to represent the National Conference (NC) in the Rajya Sabha as his son Omar Abdullah is set to lead the new J&K government. Following the recent assembly elections where NC secured 42 seats, the party reaches a consensus to send Farooq to the Upper House. Farooq Abdullah prepares to represent the National Conference (NC) in the Rajya Sabha as his son Omar Abdullah is set to lead the new J&K government. Following the recent assembly elections where NC secured 42 seats, the party reaches a consensus to send Farooq to the Upper House.

J&K administration introduced new recruitment guidelines for police and non-gazetted positions, replacing decade-old norms. This move, preceding the NC-Congress government's swearing-in, aims to prevent irregular appointments and mandates that future recruitment follows a transparent process overseen by JKPSC and departmental committees. J&K administration introduced new recruitment guidelines for police and non-gazetted positions, replacing decade-old norms. This move, preceding the NC-Congress government's swearing-in, aims to prevent irregular appointments and mandates that future recruitment follows a transparent process overseen by JKPSC and departmental committees.

Boris Johnson discusses his meetings with Narendra Modi, from their initial meeting in London to his efforts to persuade India to reduce dependence on Russia. He describes India's historical stance on non-alignment and military ties with Russia, and includes a private conversation with Queen Elizabeth about India's relations with Russia. Boris Johnson discusses his meetings with Narendra Modi, from their initial meeting in London to his efforts to persuade India to reduce dependence on Russia. He describes India's historical stance on non-alignment and military ties with Russia, and includes a private conversation with Queen Elizabeth about India's relations with Russia.

Omar Abdullah met with lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha in New Delhi, supported by various political parties and independents, to discuss the formation of a new government in Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah submitted letters of support, aiming for a swearing-in ceremony by Wednesday, balancing the process with the Central rule. Omar Abdullah met with lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha in New Delhi, supported by various political parties and independents, to discuss the formation of a new government in Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah submitted letters of support, aiming for a swearing-in ceremony by Wednesday, balancing the process with the Central rule.

Ajit Pawar dismisses speculations of a rift within the Mahayuti alliance, asserting that all is well despite media claims of tension with CM Eknath Shinde. His early exit from a cabinet meeting and public interactions with controversial figures have fueled rumors but Pawar maintains unity in the coalition. Ajit Pawar dismisses speculations of a rift within the Mahayuti alliance, asserting that all is well despite media claims of tension with CM Eknath Shinde. His early exit from a cabinet meeting and public interactions with controversial figures have fueled rumors but Pawar maintains unity in the coalition.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Laos for the 21st ASEAN-India and 19th East Asia Summit strengthened India's commitment to ASEAN relations. Modi described the visit as productive, emphasizing cooperation for peace, prosperity, and sustainable development. He also engaged in bilateral meetings and discussed challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Laos for the 21st ASEAN-India and 19th East Asia Summit strengthened India's commitment to ASEAN relations. Modi described the visit as productive, emphasizing cooperation for peace, prosperity, and sustainable development. He also engaged in bilateral meetings and discussed challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court's Indore bench has raised concerns about the deteriorating state of police storerooms (malkhanas) after evidence in a case was damaged by rats. Justice Subodh Abhyankar has directed the police to improve malkhana conditions and regularly update inventories to prevent future incidents. The Madhya Pradesh High Court's Indore bench has raised concerns about the deteriorating state of police storerooms (malkhanas) after evidence in a case was damaged by rats. Justice Subodh Abhyankar has directed the police to improve malkhana conditions and regularly update inventories to prevent future incidents.

This Dussehra, Delhi's Ramlilas promise a grand finale with the President and Prime Minister attending the Ram-Ravan battle at Shri Dharmik Leela Committee's pandal in Red Fort's Madhavdas Park. Bollywood stars Kareena Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, and Rohit Shetty will participate in the Lav Kush Ramlila's Ravan Dahan ceremony, making the celebrations even more memorable. This Dussehra, Delhi's Ramlilas promise a grand finale with the President and Prime Minister attending the Ram-Ravan battle at Shri Dharmik Leela Committee's pandal in Red Fort's Madhavdas Park. Bollywood stars Kareena Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, and Rohit Shetty will participate in the Lav Kush Ramlila's Ravan Dahan ceremony, making the celebrations even more memorable.