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Pub and travel bans proposed in sentencing overhaul
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Ministers say the reforms are aimed at reducing reoffending and easing pressures on crowded prisons.
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Government plans to overhaul asylum appeals system
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The government would establish a new and independent body, with the aim of hearing cases more quickly.
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Clarkson for PM, attacks on police dogs: Do Parliament petitions make a difference?
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People love signing petitions to get issues they care about debated by MPs - but some can't resist having a laugh.
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On tonight’s Any Questions, @AlexForsythBBC is joined at Stogursey Village Hall near Bridgwater by Nick Thomas-Symonds, Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and Alice Thomson #BBCAQ. Listen 8pm Friday / 1.10pm Saturday on @BBCRadio4 and on demand on @BBCSounds
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RT @BBCNews: Home Office seeks right to appeal against ruling blocking asylum seekers from being housed in Essex hotel .
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The High Court refused a last-minute request by the Home Office to intervene in the Epping asylum hotel case.
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RT @BBCBreakfast: The government is planning a crackdown on people who continue to claim child benefit after leaving the UK, in a move it e….
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RT @BBCBreakfast: The UK's third-largest steelworks has been placed under government control, creating an uncertain future for nearly 1,500….
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Difficult decisions lie ahead after asylum seeker hotel ruling, @BBCDomC writes .
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The High Court ruling follows an unprecedented backlog in people waiting for a decision on their cases.
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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch encourages Tory councils to challenge asylum hotels .
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More than half a dozen councils, including some run by Labour, are assessing their options after Epping ruling.
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Government borrowing lower than expected in July
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Borrowing last month was the lowest July figure for three years, following rises in tax and National Insurance receipts.
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New data on number of asylum seekers in hotels to be released
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The total number of asylum claims hit 111,000 in the year ending in June 2025 - higher than the previous peak of 103,000 in 2002.
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What are Rachel Reeves' options on property tax?
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Reports suggest the government is considering shaking up the property tax system to raise revenue.
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RT @BBCWalesNews: Former Tory MP quits party and unveils election plan
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Former Wrexham MP Sarah Atherton has said she may run in the Senedd 2026 elections.
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RT @BBCr4today: "Mistakes were made by the last government.". Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp is challenged by @EmmaBarnett over the prev….
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RT @BBCr4today: Two Labour-run councils, Tamworth and Wirral, are said to be considering legal action to close asylum hotels in their area.….
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RT @BBCBreakfast: 'Will you encourage them to take this legal action?' . Government minister Catherine McKinnell was questioned on #BBCBrea….
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RT @BBCBreakfast: 'When the Conservatives were in power and there were asylum seekers housed in hotels were you at that time encouraging lo….
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RT @BBCBreaking: Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth charged with possession of indecent images
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The South Scotland representative has been suspended by the party after being arrested in Dumfries.
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Council says St George flags to stay on lampposts but not roundabouts .
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Senior figures on Worcestershire County Council confirm St George flags will remain in part.
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More asylum hotels face legal challenge after court ruling
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Nigel Farage says Reform UK-controlled councils will do everything in their power to close the hotels.
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