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UK's gaps in Arctic defence leave it open to Russian attacks, committee warns bbc.in/4jArfAS

UK's gaps in Arctic defence leave it open to Russian attacks, committee says

A report by MPs urges the UK to address capability gaps including a lack of Royal Navy warships and submarines, as Russia seeks to dominate the region.

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The 'trillion pound' oil fund the government believes Britain could have built bbc.in/4dQH96r

The 'trillion pound' oil fund the government believes Britain could have built

For the first time, the Treasury calculates how much the UK could have raised by investing North Sea proceeds.

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Hull MP has the Labour whip restored bbc.in/4jzZQyO

Hull East MP Karl Turner has the Labour whip restored

Karl Turner is back in the parliamentary party after his suspension for criticising the government.

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Angry scenes and protests at Senedd as Reform call for ban on Muslim face coverings bbc.in/4yENIR5

Angry scenes at Senedd as Reform call for ban on Muslim face coverings

It is the latest heated debate in the Senedd on a Wednesday prompted by Reform MSs.

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Criminals who skip sentencing will face solitary confinement or lose social visits bbc.in/4en1wYY

Criminals who skip sentencing will face solitary confinement or lose social visits

Judges will be given new powers to impose tougher prison punishments on offenders who refuse to face their victims' families during sentencing.

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On Thursday's #PoliticsLive Jeevun Sandher MP, Labour Andrew Bowie, Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Dalia Gebrial, Academic Irvine Welsh, Author 12.15pm BBC Two
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Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills bbc.in/4ervfA3

Andy Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills

The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.

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'Mindset shift' needed within government for No10 North to work, says deputy bbc.in/4sjHXqq

'Mindset shift' needed within government on No10 North, says deputy

Number 10 North deputy director Duncan Parish has told a conference he is still facing "institutional barriers".

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Jeffrey Donaldson to be interviewed over alleged rape inside Houses of Parliament bbc.in/4jDLfm9

Jeffrey Donaldson to be interviewed over alleged rape inside Houses of Parliament

While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.

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Judges in England and Wales will be given stronger powers to block prison visits and keep offenders in their cells for weeks on end if they refuse to face their victims' families during sentencing. Lebo Diseko had more details on #BBCBreakfast bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr74…
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked ministers to develop a plan to remove standing charges from gas bills. On #BBCBreakfast Peter Ruddick explained what may change bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw05…
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Conservative MP Sir Andrew Mitchell defended Kemi Badenoch’s comment that Britain will end up with "civil unrest" like France if we don’t tighten our borders Labour MP Stella Creasy described the remarks as a '"og whistle" Read more: bbc.in/4yAIUMx #PoliticsLive
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Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge, writes the BBC's @faisalislam bbc.in/4hWV1yr

Inflation and borrowing data illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge

The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.

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Schools should recognise antisemitism as distinct form of harm, review says bbc.in/4i1aRqk

Schools should recognise antisemitism as distinct form of harm, review says

The government is expected to accept all 27 recommendations made in the review by ex-Ofsted boss, Sir David Bell.

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Tory MP questions government advisor's position after wife's Palestine Action post bbc.in/3VL3E6F

Tory MP questions government advisor's position after wife's Palestine Action post

A Downing Street spokeswoman told the BBC: "These views are held by an individual who does not represent the government in any capacity."

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Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remain, writes @ChrisMasonBBC bbc.in/4zk186h

Chris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remain

Jackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.

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Conservative MP Jerome Mayhew asks the PM if he had a meeting scheduled with Manchester City's Khaldoon Al Mubarak in September Andy Burnham says the answer to that was "all covered" in his statement last week #PMQs bbc.in/4zKxmY6
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Can the PM "explain why he's pouring more fuel on the fire of climate breakdown?" asks Green MP Ellie Chowns about Jackdaw Andy Burnham says "when we have resources, I think the public would expect us to use them to help people" #PMQs bbc.in/4zKxmY6
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Ed Davey asks if the PM is concerned by the removal of Starlink internet access in Ukraine, “seriously” undermining its defence system Andy Burnham says the situation is "fragile" and the UK government is working to support Ukraine #PMQs bbc.in/4zKxmY6
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Labour MP Pam Cox asks the PM what steps the government is taking to speed up access to treatment for endometriosis Andy Burnham says improving treatment and redesigning clinical pathways is "very high" on the government's agenda #PMQs bbc.in/4zKxmY6
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