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Reeves says poverty figures from spring statement cuts don’t take into account impact of getting people into work – live

More than 3 million families will lose out as a result of sweeping cuts to welfare, official analysis showsSpring statement 2025: key points at a glanceRachel Reeves will not be raising taxes in the spring statement today, even...

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250,000 more people will face relative poverty after Rachel Reeves’ benefits cuts, DWP says – spring statement live

Department for work and pensions says thousands, including children, will be hit by chancellor’s reforms, as OBR forecasts UK growth to halve in 2025Spring statement 2025: key points at a glanceRachel Reeves will not be...

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Keir Starmer faces PMQs before Rachel Reeves delivers spring statement – UK politics live

Chancellor is expected to announce further welfare cuts when she outlines departmental spending plansRachel Reeves will not be raising taxes in the spring statement today, even though there are many people on the left who would...

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Keir Starmer to face PMQs before Rachel Reeves delivers spring statement – UK politics live

Chancellor is expected to announce further welfare cuts when she outlines departmental spending plansRachel Reeves will not be raising taxes in the spring statement today, even though there are many people on the left who would...

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Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live

Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ rightIn the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to drink alcohol while...

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No 10 says Starmer won’t offer reparations or apology over Britain’s role in slavery at Commonwealth summit – UK politics live

Government opposed to idea of paying reparations for Britain’s historic role in slave trade and will not issue apology at Commonwealth meetingIn the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor...

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David Tennant should have been more respectful when criticising Badenoch over LGBT views, says Starmer – UK election live

‘I think it’s right that we have these robust discussions, but we must do it respectfully,’ Starmer saidSign up to our Election Edition daily newsletterWhen the Conservatives launched their election campaign...

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Starmer says ‘inaction’ from Sunak over gambling row is in line with how Tories have ruled for 14 years – UK election live

Labour leader says his response to gambling row is in ‘sharp contrast’ with how PM dealt with itSign up to our Election Edition daily newsletterHere is a what we can expect on the campaign trail today: Labour will...

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Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland’s first minister – as it happened

Scotland’s first minister resigns after failing to muster enough votes to survive a no confidence vote this weekHumza Yousaf steps down as Scotland’s first ministerWho is in the running to replace Humza Yousaf as SNP...

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