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Anneliese Dodds quits as international development minister over aid cuts
Dodds has quit over prime minister Kier Starmer's decision to slash the foreign aid budget to pay for an increase in defence spending.
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Prisoners in England and Wales could earn early parole through good behaviour
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is exploring a change of the prison system in England and Wales, where inmates would have early release through "good behaviour credits".
English council finances in need of swift reform, spending watchdog warns
An increasing number of local authorities require emergency funds or have declared themselves bankrupt. The National Audit Office says increasing costs of local services require long-term solutions across government.
White House Security Adviser Mike Waltz defends Trump's criticism of Zelenskyy - as it happened
Mike Waltz, White House Security Adviser has said "Under Trump, this war will end" and added that Trump is the "president of peace."
Vance criticises Europe as Zelenskyy casts doubt on US peace plan - as it happened
US vice-president JD Vance tells Munich security summit he believes a settlement can be made between Russia and Ukraine.
Grenfell Tower to be demolished, government confirms
The government's plans come eight years after 72 people were killed in a fire in the building
UN calls for Trump to reverse sanctions on ICC - as it happened
UN calls for Trump to reverse ICC sanctions, as his plans to redevelop Gaza are dismissed by residents.
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George Galloway: Who is the new MP for Rochdale?
George Galloway, first elected in 1987, has been elected again to the House of Commons but for a third political party.
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Alexei Navalny buried: Thousands gathered in Russia to pay respects
Funeral of Alexei Navalny, a vocal critic of Vladimir Putin, has taken place today in a church on the outskirts of Moscow.
George Galloway wins Rochdale by-election: UK Politics
Galloway dedicates his successful by-election victory to Gaza after winning 40% of the votes.