FM calls for referendum powers as draft independence bill published
The draft bill would be introduced into Parliament if the Scottish government secured the necessary powers from the UK government.
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Greens call for temporary ban on new data centres
Zack Polanski wants stricter rules to limit the use of water and energy by data centres for AI.
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'Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown
A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.
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Rape and sex offence specialists on all police forces by 2027, PM says
The plans for forces in England and Wales had been scheduled to be rolled out by summer 2029, but have been brought forward.
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Supreme Court asked to settle dispute over Sturgeon inquiry documents
Scotland's information commissioner wants to challenge the Scottish government's use of exemptions to block the release of information.
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United Ireland poll is 'off the table', says PM
Andy Burnham's visit comes amid calls from Stormont for increased funding.
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The Briefing Room
Young people are protesting around the world but about what and are they winning?
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The Briefing Room
Young people are protesting around the world but about what and are they winning?
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I was told I had no right to be at Eisteddfod, says Reform MS
Helen Jenner said she was criticised for attending the festival because of her membership of her party.
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One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review
Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).
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Burnham says united Ireland poll is 'off the table' during first NI visit
Andy Burnham said "we need to fix the things right in front of us in the here and now".
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MP calls for transparency over drone factory
There are concerns about what protection is in place at a Ukrainian drone plant in the UK.
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What have Reform achieved in Wakefield in their first three months?
New leader has already repainted road markings - but will he be able to lower council taxes?
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Burnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministers
The announcement came as the prime minister makes first official visit to Wales since taking office.
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Wes Streeting deluged with homophobic hate mail since becoming defence secretary
Homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967, but a ban continued in the armed forces until 2000.
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Portrait of Ann Widdecombe put up in Parliament for MPs' return
The framed photograph forms part of work by MPs to install a permament memorial for the former minister.
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Reviewing Plaid's first 100 days in charge
Wales political editor Gareth Lewis looks back on Plaid's first 100 days in power.
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Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
People on hold to HMRC for more than 30 minutes would get a tax credit under plans announced by Robert Jenrick.
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