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Government's EV targets expected to be reduced this week
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Government's EV targets expected to be reduced this week

New petrol or diesel cars are due to be phased out by 2030 and by 2035 all new cars must be zero emission.

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Nandy rejects claims of politicising Remembrance Sunday after Erasmus row
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Nandy rejects claims of politicising Remembrance Sunday after Erasmus row

The culture secretary says the UK rejoining the EU's study and work scheme will help honour wartime sacrifice.

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Parliament restoration delays 'frustrating', says Commons Speaker
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Parliament restoration delays 'frustrating', says Commons Speaker

Sir Lindsay Hoyle urges action after a committee warns it is "crunch time" for the ailing building.

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Why smoky bacon crisps threaten to reignite rows over EU rules
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Why smoky bacon crisps threaten to reignite rows over EU rules

A post-Brexit deal on food standards has raised questions over the future naming of the classic British snack.

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Burnham responds to BBC question over Labour's past links to Brand
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Burnham responds to BBC question over Labour's past links to Brand

The prime minister says that Labour politicians courting the comedian a decade ago had not been aware of his crimes.

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Algorithm allocates Highland 'significant increase' in asylum-seeking children
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Algorithm allocates Highland 'significant increase' in asylum-seeking children

Highland Council says the formula fails to take into consideration housing challenges it is facing.

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Reform councillor's post branded racist by Labour
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Reform councillor's post branded racist by Labour

Carl Johnson writes that "no foreigner" should be allowed to stand in elections.

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More Mandelson papers set to be published before Christmas
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More Mandelson papers set to be published before Christmas

Documents were published in March and June - but others were withheld because they were part of a police investigation.

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Chris vs Chris: Who's running and what's at stake this New Zealand election
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Chris vs Chris: Who's running and what's at stake this New Zealand election

New Zealanders will head to the polls on 7 November to elect a new government, with rising cost of living a key concern for voters.

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Farage says he is worried Trump will step up Iran war after midterm 'disaster'
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Farage says he is worried Trump will step up Iran war after midterm 'disaster'

Donald Trump "broke a promise" to the American electorate by launching the war, Reform UK leader adds.

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'Not my job to set a budget,' says secretary of state
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'Not my job to set a budget,' says secretary of state

Sir Chris Bryant is understood to have asked parties to commit to raising an extra £200m in income.

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Swinney criticises UK move to ban new North Sea drilling
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Swinney criticises UK move to ban new North Sea drilling

The first minister has told Holyrood fossil fuels will be required "for some years to come".

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Putin not invited to G20 summit in Manchester, says Burnham
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Putin not invited to G20 summit in Manchester, says Burnham

The prime minister has said sanctions against Russia mean Putin will not attend the summit in November 2027.

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Could this be the last Bonfire Night for noisy fireworks?
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Could this be the last Bonfire Night for noisy fireworks?

About 20 million people enjoy fireworks at home every year, but some campaigners want quieter displays.

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More asbestos found in Parliament, as MPs urged to get on with revamp
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More asbestos found in Parliament, as MPs urged to get on with revamp

MPs told it's crunch time for a decision on refurbishment amid warnings of a Notre Dame-style fire.

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UK commits to 'time-bound' talks on slavery apology
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UK commits to 'time-bound' talks on slavery apology

British diplomats are looking to offer reassurance that there is a sense of urgency to deal with the issue, even if a date for doing so is not yet confirmed, Chris Mason writes.

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'Hopefully things get done': Americans react to historic political shift
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'Hopefully things get done': Americans react to historic political shift

The BBC spoke to voters from different states for their reaction to Democrats taking control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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Chris Mason: The US elections will change Trump - how will Burnham react?
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Chris Mason: The US elections will change Trump - how will Burnham react?

The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad?

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