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There are moments in our national story when our choices define who we are. In 1948, Clement Attlee’s government made a choice founded on fairness: that…

She made curbing migration a keystone of her successful 2022 election campaign. Now, the government of hard-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has agreed to let almost…

Dearbail JordanBusiness reporter, BBC NewsReutersChancellor Rachel Reeves Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plan to cut billions of pounds in welfare costs through reforms has essentially gone up in…

The welfare bill has gone through, but what is on the minds of most Labour MPs and supporters is how did we get into this appalling…

The government has won a vote on its benefits bill by 75 votes, but only after offering huge last-minute concessions to Labour rebels.The government had already…

Pritti Mistry & David McKennaBBC NewsBBCA union says about 1,000 jobs are at risk including contractors and the supply chainThe government is funding the official receiver…

The government’s policy on obesity, announced on Sunday, sounds as though it’s tough on the supermarkets: they really must do better on the health front, ministers…

Getty ImagesFood businesses must make it easier for customers to buy healthy food, under new government plans announced on Sunday. Supermarkets and food manufacturers in England…

Two east African activists say they plan to sue Tanzania’s government for illegal detention and torture over their treatment during a visit in support of an…

The government has “strongly condemned” chants at Glastonbury Festival from rap punk duo Bob Vylan calling for “death” to the Israeli military and broadcast live on…