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UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecasts (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-15 08:59:05)
The economy was boosted by a rebound in car production and from the services sector.
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Russia expels British diplomat over allegations of spying (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-15 08:48:02)
The man has been stripped of his accreditation and must leave within two weeks, says Russia's foreign ministry.
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Twenty-three English councils ask for election delays (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-15 08:46:04)
Most wanting a delay are Labour-led but three are Tory controlled and one is Lib Dem council.
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X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-15 08:45:38)
Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.
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Minister 'horrified' police chief still in job (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-15 08:40:08)
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says Craig Guildford has put "a stain on his character".
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Minister open to mandatory CCTV in taxis to tackle grooming gangs (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-15 08:05:08)
It comes after a review into grooming gangs recommended the government act "immediately" on taxi licensing.
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New rules to make it easier to call up reservists for war (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-15 07:55:18)
Reservists will remain on call for an extra decade, with a lower threshold for being called up.
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Twenty one English councils ask for election delays (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-15 01:32:01)
Nearly a third of eligible authorities have want to postpone local polls scheduled for May.
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Hillsborough Law campaigners say they cannot back proposed bill (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-14 21:52:22)
They are concerned security services will be exempt from a law designed to stop cover-ups.
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Reform UK welcomes defectors among 20 new councillors (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-14 17:05:55)
The new intake include 14 defectors from the Conservatives and one from the Green Party.
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Faisal Islam: Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-14 15:58:10)
Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.
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Certainty needed over Ajax Army vehicles, say MPs (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-14 15:04:56)
Testing of the vehicles, made in Merthyr Tydfil, stopped after soldiers became ill during an exercise.
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Reeves vows rail plan will go ahead, despite cynicism (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-14 12:41:58)
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
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UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-14 12:08:37)
The government says the projects will bring down bills but the Conservatives say it is locking in high wind prices.
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How do Labour MPs feel after another government U-turn? (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-14 11:31:47)
Some are beginning to wonder whether it is worth defending government policies, writes Matt Chorley.
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Rail upgrade 'will actually happen' after delays, Reeves says (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-14 11:20:24)
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
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Police called as council votes to shelve election (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-14 11:17:24)
About 50 protesters turned up to the extraordinary meeting at Redditch Borough Council.
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Reeves 'particularly concerned' about pub business rates (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-14 11:10:03)
Chancellor hints there will not be more support for other hospitality businesses to soften the impact of rate rises.
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Police called as councillors vote to shelve elections (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-14 06:28:00)
Redditch Borough Council votes in favour of delaying May elections.
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Chris Mason: The climbdowns stack up for Starmer (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-14 01:11:08)
The government dropping the digital ID scheme's mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC's political editor.