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UK politics: No 10 says no final decisions after leak reveals jury trials might be scrapped except for alleged rapists and killers – as it happened

Downing Street does not deny that justice secretary, David Lammy, is considering scrapping juries for most trialsJohn McFall is standing down early as Lord Speaker in the House of Lords so that he can care for his wife, Joan,...

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No 10 says no final decisions after leak reveals jury trials might be scrapped except for alleged rapists and killers – UK politics live

Downing Street does not deny that justice secretary, David Lammy, is considering scrapping juries for most trialsJohn McFall is standing down early as Lord Speaker in the House of Lords so that he can care for his wife, Joan,...

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Mayors in England to get power to impose tourism tax on overnight visitors at ‘modest’ rate – UK politics live

Government announces overnight levy ahead of tomorrow’s budget John McFall is standing down early as Lord Speaker in the House of Lords so that he can care for his wife, Joan, who has was Parkinson’s. According to...

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Starmer reiterates call for Reform UK to investigate any pro-Russia links after Gill case – UK politics live

PM says party’s leadership should ‘have the courage to launch an investigation’John McFall is standing down early as Lord Speaker in the House of Lords so that he can care for his wife, Joan, who has was...

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Airport expansion will put UK’s net zero goal in ‘serious jeopardy’, MPs warn

Committee urges ministers to set out measures to reduce carbon emissions before work starts on new runwaysAirport expansion plans backed by the government are putting the UK’s net zero target in “serious...

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What swayed the decision for second Gatwick runway and what does it mean for Heathrow?

The lowdown on what happens next and whether the move is likely to boost the UK economyNils Pratley: Getting Gatwick’s expansion off the ground should never have been this hardGatwick airport has been given the go-ahead to...

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Reeves refuses to be drawn on wealth tax after ex-shadow chancellor’s call – UK politics live

Chancellor says the government has ‘got to get the balance right on taxation’ after call by Anneliese DoddsA new civil service internship scheme will be open only to working-class students as part of a drive to make...

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Heathrow submits ‘shovel-ready’ plans for third runway

Government says expanding Europe’s largest airport could create 100,000 jobs and drive growthWhy is Heathrow’s third runway back on the agenda?Heathrow has submitted its “shovel-ready” plans for a third...

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Reeves says hasty response to Trump tariffs could put ‘prize’ of economic deal at risk – as it happened

This blog is now closed, you can follow Donald Trump’s tariffs announcement live in our US colleagues’ live blogThere will be two urgent questions in the Commons after PMQs. At around 12.30pm a Foreign Office...

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