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The government is facing questions over whether the system at the heart of its plans for digital ID can be trusted to keep people's personal data secure.Digital ID will be made available to all UK…
A proposed plan to trial free bus passes for under-22s will not go ahead as it is "unaffordable" at the moment, the government has said.The trial was one recommendation put forward by the Transport Committee…
BBCChancellor Rachel Reeves has released a string of emails, as pressure builds over her breaking housing rules.The chancellor rented out her south London family home when she moved into Downing Street - but it emerged…
Becky MortonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesThe prime minister has said Chancellor Rachel Reeves will face no further action over the failure to obtain the correct licence when renting out her family home.However, Sir Keir Starmer said it…
The UK will give £4m to help clear landmines from parts of Gaza so more aid can get in, the foreign secretary has announced.It will be used by the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS)…
Simon Jack,Business editor and Michael Sheils McNamee,Business reporterPA MediaBusiness Secretary Peter Kyle visited Encirc Glass in Chester, one of the businesses set to benefit from lower billsBills for some of the country's most intensive business…
Bridie AdamsWest MidlandsLDRSThe academics and experts argue that mistakes in financial forecasts were among reasons Birmingham City Council declared itself effectively bankrupt in 2023, when it did not need toThere should be a public inquiry…
Dan MartinLeicester political reporterLeicester City CouncilGreen Party councillor Patrick Kitterick said he had concerns about a housing project A councillor breached Leicester City Council's code of conduct by being rude and aggressive to officers during…
Sam FrancisPolitical reporterWatch: Zarah Sultana asked about her new party's name and valuesZarah Sultana has said her new left-wing political party founded with Jeremy Corbyn is aiming at "running" the government despite high-profile splits emerging…
BBCPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his ethics adviser Sir Laurie Magnus have been given "new information" about Chancellor Rachel Reeves' rental arrangements, Downing Street has said. On Wednesday, Reeves apologised for her "error" in…
