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Lib Dems call for GP guarantee on new housing developments

A new law would require developers to fund, build, or expand existing GP surgeries, the party says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/um9IqN8 via IFTTT

UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation

The move has raised questions over parliamentary scrutiny of future rules to deliver planned EU deals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cw7yi5Q via IFTTT

Chris Mason: How Lammy and Vance's unlikely friendship is being leveraged

Their relations remain warm just as those between their leaders seems decidedly chilly, Chris Mason writes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vqJUGnM via IFTTT

Tice £91,000 tax row is 'minor administrative error', party claims

A property company owned by the Reform UK deputy leader failed to pay £91,000 in tax on dividends, according to the Sunday Times. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dTyb6YJ via IFTTT

UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines

Defence Secretary John Healey says there is "no evidence" of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I6iRrsj via IFTTT

Is the Trump-Starmer bromance over?

The disintegration of the pair's friendship has benefits - and the PM is getting steadily more comfortable at taking advantage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i8hd6rs via IFTTT

Swinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028

The SNP leader made the claim in the BBC's televised debate ahead of next month's Scottish election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oXA4UmT via IFTTT

Welsh election not about independence, Plaid Cymru candidate says

Plaid has promised not to hold a referendum if it gets into government, but would commission research into independence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F4eQ1pO via IFTTT

Messy and unpredictable: What I learned from election tour of the UK

BBC Radio 5 Live's Matt Chorley talks to voters in England, Scotland and Wales to get the real story on May's elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5o0OQgx via IFTTT

SNP pledges 'first refusal' for tenants to buy private rental homes

John Swinney says it would help renters get on the housing ladder but other parties say the SNP is to blame for the housing emergency. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ROhAiUv via IFTTT

Payments for children and 100 new GPs in Plaid election manifesto

Rhun ap Iorwerth said a Plaid government would cut waiting times, help with childcare costs and grow economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EPozG8H via IFTTT

NHS questions dominate election leaders' programme

The Conservatives, Plaid Cymru and the Liberal Democrats faced audience questions in Haverfordwest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yzjhIDL via IFTTT

'We should not be at the mercy of events abroad' - Starmer

The prime minister says "shocks" like the conflict in Iran are becoming more frequent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KaNg3LQ via IFTTT

Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss

Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute. from BBC News https://ift.tt/71TczQn via IFTTT

Marmalades may need to be relabelled under post-Brexit food deal

The breakfast favourite will be legally renamed when Britain aligns with new EU labelling rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iHdOfz7 via IFTTT

Greens promise rent controls and £1 bus fares in Welsh election manifesto

The Greens' set of promises for the Senedd election also include free bus travel for under-22s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/awhNqeB via IFTTT

Comedians tell ministers lack of funding is no laughing matter

Culture Minister Ian Murray has agreed to work with the comedy industry to boost support after talks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bUw5eO4 via IFTTT

Marmalades may need to be relabelled under post-Brexit food deal

The breakfast favourite will be legally renamed when Britain aligns with new EU labelling rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ojK6PWF via IFTTT

Kanye offers to meet Jewish community in UK after Wireless controversy

He said his goal was to 'come to London and present a show of change' through his music. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tpzjJsc via IFTTT

Reform housing spokesman sacked over Grenfell remarks

A group representing the bereaved of Grenfell call Simon Dudley's comments "ignorant and callous". from BBC News https://ift.tt/7pRndMj via IFTTT

Davey calls for emergency cuts to fuel duty and rail fares

The Liberal Democrat leader says his transport support package would ease the impacts of the war in Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9aYCOwm via IFTTT

Reform UK pledges to cut welfare to keep pensions triple lock

Leader Nigel Farage said the party had reached a "settled position" on the triple lock after debating scrapping it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qjtkOgF via IFTTT

Swinney softens stance on North Sea drilling as oil prices soar

The first minister said energy security should be a primary concern when making decisions on oil and gas projects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AgvXdTf via IFTTT

Lecturer who called Israel a terrorist state to remain Plaid Cymru candidate

Plaid Cymru says that a university lecturer who called Israel a "terrorist state" will remain a candidate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/INYtBnU via IFTTT

Rachel Reeves says she's angry at Trump's decision to launch war with Iran

The chancellor says the US president does not have a "clear plan" to exit the conflict. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yNDOEcZ via IFTTT

UK and France extend talks over new small boats deal

A three-year deal to pay for more French patrols to intercept smuggling gangs was due to expire at midnight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FNpjQDV via IFTTT

Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says

The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L62pcRJ via IFTTT

Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package

The prime minister says the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if resident doctors go ahead with a six-day strike next week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FMq0a9h via IFTTT