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Politicians joining Sir Sadiq on the New Year Honours list include Emily Thornbury and Andy Street.

The senior Labour figures are among a number of politicians who have received honours in the latest list.

The prime minister writes to regulators including Ofgem and Ofwat for ideas to boost economic growth.

Reform UK leader Farage says his party has made history and is now the "real opposition".

The government says it will "restore clarity" for vehicle manufacturers and the charging industry.

The government says it will "restore clarity" for vehicle manufacturers and the charging industry.

The government says it will "restore clarity" for vehicle manufacturers and the charging industry.

The downward revision will be a blow to Labour which has made boosting the economy its top priority.

The downward revision will be a blow to Labour which has made boosting the economy its top priority.

Vulnerable people have been left living in homes which have been deemed unsafe, the BBC has discovered.

The former cabinet minister will take on the vital role of building relations with the Trump administration.

The former minister and life peer will replace Dame Karen Pierce in early 2025.

Women affected by state pension changes believed Labour was on their side, feeding cynicism about politics.

The rate at which prices are rising remains higher than the Bank of England's 2% inflation target.

Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get their Winter Fuel Payments this year because of a backlog in processing claims.

The PM's former chief of staff is expected to be among a raft of new peers announced on Thursday.

The Reform UK leader tells the BBC his party is "in negotiations" over a donation with the US tycoon.

The former SNP leader says it will be the "right time" to leave the Scottish Parliament.

The OEP has ruled that it allowed excessive sewage into England's rivers and seas.

The foreign secretary's remarks come as the government announced £50m of humanitarian aid for Syrians.

Builders and developers say reforms are needed to recruit more tradespeople to build the homes being promised.

Police chiefs have warned the government that without further funding neighbourhood police officers - a government priority - could be cut.

Keir Starmer has vowed to beat building "blockers" but can he override stiff local resistance?

A government source tells the BBC the increasing size of the civil service cannot continue.

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood says "building alone is not enough" to deal with the overcrowding crisis.

MPs want to see military housing improved but say they are "not confident" funds will be available.

The Northern Ireland Assembly spent six hours debating controversial post-Brexit trading arrangements.

Billionaire former Tory donor is aiming to raise big money to help put Nigel Farage in No 10.

Shiv Sena (UBT) criticizes the BJP government for avoiding discussions on the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh, labeling their Hindutva as hypocritical. They highlight BJP's focus on domestic religious issues while ignoring the persecution of Hindus abroad. Uddhav Sena questions BJP's silence on the issue, contrasting it with their vocal stance on other religious matters. Shiv Sena (UBT) criticizes the BJP government for avoiding discussions on the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh, labeling their Hindutva as hypocritical. They highlight BJP's focus on domestic religious issues while ignoring the persecution of Hindus abroad. Uddhav Sena questions BJP's silence on the issue, contrasting it with their vocal stance on other religious matters.

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the central government of disrupting Parliament to avoid discussing the Adani issue. Opposition MPs protested with caricatures of Modi and Adani, leading to adjournments. Gandhi criticized the BJP's tactics and highlighted allegations of bribery related to Adani, while dismissing BJP claims of opposition links to George Soros as ridiculous. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the central government of disrupting Parliament to avoid discussing the Adani issue. Opposition MPs protested with caricatures of Modi and Adani, leading to adjournments. Gandhi criticized the BJP's tactics and highlighted allegations of bribery related to Adani, while dismissing BJP claims of opposition links to George Soros as ridiculous.

SC has sought report from the Allahabad high court concerning a speech delivered by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav at a VHP event. Justice Yadav endorsed the Uniform Civil Code, emphasising its potential to foster social harmony and equality. This follows previous controversial statements by the judge. SC has sought report from the Allahabad high court concerning a speech delivered by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav at a VHP event. Justice Yadav endorsed the Uniform Civil Code, emphasising its potential to foster social harmony and equality. This follows previous controversial statements by the judge.

India's opposition bloc filed a motion to remove Vice President Dhankhar as Rajya Sabha chair. They accuse him of bias. Around 60 MPs signed the notice. Disagreements arose over discussions about alleged Congress links with George Soros. Both Houses of Parliament faced disruptions. A majority vote in both houses is needed to remove the chairman. India's opposition bloc filed a motion to remove Vice President Dhankhar as Rajya Sabha chair. They accuse him of bias. Around 60 MPs signed the notice. Disagreements arose over discussions about alleged Congress links with George Soros. Both Houses of Parliament faced disruptions. A majority vote in both houses is needed to remove the chairman.

Payal Kapadia's Mumbai-set film "All We Imagine As Light" received two Golden Globe nominations for Best Non-English Language Film and Best Director. The film, about three women and their friendship, competes with several international contenders. "Emilia Perez" and "The Brutalist" lead film nominations, while "The Bear" tops television categories. Payal Kapadia's Mumbai-set film "All We Imagine As Light" received two Golden Globe nominations for Best Non-English Language Film and Best Director. The film, about three women and their friendship, competes with several international contenders. "Emilia Perez" and "The Brutalist" lead film nominations, while "The Bear" tops television categories.

India's November vehicle retail sales rose 11.2% to 32,08,719 units, driven by a 15.8% surge in two-wheeler demand due to festive spillover. However, passenger vehicle sales dipped 13.7% to 3,21,943 units, hampered by weak sentiment, limited product variety, and a lack of new launches, despite some support from rural markets. India's November vehicle retail sales rose 11.2% to 32,08,719 units, driven by a 15.8% surge in two-wheeler demand due to festive spillover. However, passenger vehicle sales dipped 13.7% to 3,21,943 units, hampered by weak sentiment, limited product variety, and a lack of new launches, despite some support from rural markets.

The central government defended its food security program before the Supreme Court, arguing against extending Covid-era free rations while acknowledging support for 80 crore people. Activist Prashant Bhushan claimed the exclusion of millions and urged reevaluation of beneficiary status. The court suggested adjusting the scheme if some recipients' financial situations improved, while also noting states' liberal ration card issuance. The central government defended its food security program before the Supreme Court, arguing against extending Covid-era free rations while acknowledging support for 80 crore people. Activist Prashant Bhushan claimed the exclusion of millions and urged reevaluation of beneficiary status. The court suggested adjusting the scheme if some recipients' financial situations improved, while also noting states' liberal ration card issuance.

The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to determine if the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, should encompass registered political parties. This follows a petition highlighting the lack of robust internal complaint mechanisms within parties like BJP and Congress, despite allegations of harassment faced by women members, especially during campaigns. The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to determine if the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, should encompass registered political parties. This follows a petition highlighting the lack of robust internal complaint mechanisms within parties like BJP and Congress, despite allegations of harassment faced by women members, especially during campaigns.

Axis Bank officials in Hyderabad are accused of stealing Rs 6.5 crore from the account of an Indian-origin man living in Australia. The officials allegedly forged signatures and used loose-leaf cheques to siphon off the money over two years. The victim reported the crime but claims the bank took no action. Axis Bank officials in Hyderabad are accused of stealing Rs 6.5 crore from the account of an Indian-origin man living in Australia. The officials allegedly forged signatures and used loose-leaf cheques to siphon off the money over two years. The victim reported the crime but claims the bank took no action.

The Supreme Court ordered central forces deployment for the December 31 Contai Cooperative Bank elections in West Bengal's Nandigram, following allegations of electoral roll irregularities and polling booth relocation to communally sensitive areas. The court also mandated CCTV coverage and free transport for voters. The Supreme Court ordered central forces deployment for the December 31 Contai Cooperative Bank elections in West Bengal's Nandigram, following allegations of electoral roll irregularities and polling booth relocation to communally sensitive areas. The court also mandated CCTV coverage and free transport for voters.

Indrani Mukerjea, accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, sought Supreme Court permission to travel to Britain and Spain. She aims to reactivate her bank account, change her will post-divorce, handle property matters, and address pending taxes and bills. The Supreme Court issued a notice to the CBI seeking a response. Indrani Mukerjea, accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, sought Supreme Court permission to travel to Britain and Spain. She aims to reactivate her bank account, change her will post-divorce, handle property matters, and address pending taxes and bills. The Supreme Court issued a notice to the CBI seeking a response.

The Supreme Court is seeking solutions for the 18-month-long Kuki-Meitei conflict in Manipur. The court demanded details of damaged properties and actions taken, while the Solicitor General assured remedial measures are underway. A committee is working on rehabilitating displaced persons, and the court is coordinating with the government for implementation. The Supreme Court is seeking solutions for the 18-month-long Kuki-Meitei conflict in Manipur. The court demanded details of damaged properties and actions taken, while the Solicitor General assured remedial measures are underway. A committee is working on rehabilitating displaced persons, and the court is coordinating with the government for implementation.

The overthrow of the Assad regime leaves the UK needing to make some difficult decisions.

Prime Minister Modi launched the 'Bima Sakhi' initiative in Panipat, Haryana, aiming to empower women by enrolling them as insurance agents and expand insurance coverage. He highlighted the government's commitment to women's progress and support for farmers, citing over ₹1.25 lakh crore disbursed as MSP in Haryana during previous terms and additional drought relief funds. Prime Minister Modi launched the 'Bima Sakhi' initiative in Panipat, Haryana, aiming to empower women by enrolling them as insurance agents and expand insurance coverage. He highlighted the government's commitment to women's progress and support for farmers, citing over ₹1.25 lakh crore disbursed as MSP in Haryana during previous terms and additional drought relief funds.

The Indian government is considering referring the 'one nation, one election' bill to a parliamentary panel for wider consultations. This aims to achieve consensus on the proposal, which seeks to synchronize elections nationwide. While the government emphasizes the reform's potential to save resources, the opposition criticizes it as undemocratic and unconstitutional, citing logistical challenges and threats to federalism. The Indian government is considering referring the 'one nation, one election' bill to a parliamentary panel for wider consultations. This aims to achieve consensus on the proposal, which seeks to synchronize elections nationwide. While the government emphasizes the reform's potential to save resources, the opposition criticizes it as undemocratic and unconstitutional, citing logistical challenges and threats to federalism.

The INDIA bloc is preparing to submit a resolution to remove Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, citing his conduct during parliamentary proceedings. Opposition parties claim they have enough signatures to initiate the removal process, marking a historic first in India's parliamentary history. The INDIA bloc is preparing to submit a resolution to remove Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, citing his conduct during parliamentary proceedings. Opposition parties claim they have enough signatures to initiate the removal process, marking a historic first in India's parliamentary history.

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri met with Bangladeshi officials in Dhaka to address strained bilateral relations following recent attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. Both sides acknowledged the need to resolve outstanding issues and expressed optimism for a stronger, mutually beneficial partnership going forward. Misri emphasised India's expectation of a constructive approach from Bangladesh in addressing these concerns. Foreign secretary Vikram Misri met with Bangladeshi officials in Dhaka to address strained bilateral relations following recent attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. Both sides acknowledged the need to resolve outstanding issues and expressed optimism for a stronger, mutually beneficial partnership going forward. Misri emphasised India's expectation of a constructive approach from Bangladesh in addressing these concerns.

BJP leaders condemned PDP leader Iltija Mufti's statement criticizing Hindutva as a "disease," calling it irresponsible and divisive. Mufti clarified her stance, differentiating between Hindutva, which she labeled an ideology of hate, and Hinduism, which she viewed as a religion promoting love and compassion, similar to Islam. BJP leaders condemned PDP leader Iltija Mufti's statement criticizing Hindutva as a "disease," calling it irresponsible and divisive. Mufti clarified her stance, differentiating between Hindutva, which she labeled an ideology of hate, and Hinduism, which she viewed as a religion promoting love and compassion, similar to Islam.

INDIA bloc parties are preparing to submit a resolution to remove Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, alleging bias and disruption of proceedings. This unprecedented move follows repeated clashes over discussion topics and allegations of the chairman silencing opposition voices. While unlikely to succeed due to lack of numbers, the opposition aims to highlight their concerns about parliamentary procedures. INDIA bloc parties are preparing to submit a resolution to remove Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, alleging bias and disruption of proceedings. This unprecedented move follows repeated clashes over discussion topics and allegations of the chairman silencing opposition voices. While unlikely to succeed due to lack of numbers, the opposition aims to highlight their concerns about parliamentary procedures.