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Gas price rises prompt urgent government talks (BBC News - Politics 2021-09-18 00:54:15)
There are concerns the high price of wholesale gas could have a far-reaching impact on the economy.
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Lib Dem conference: Sir Ed Davey gambles on targeting Tories (BBC News - Politics 2021-09-18 00:28:40)
The Lib Dems are facing a battle to get heard at their online conference but they are in good spirits.
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More than half of Department for Transport cars still diesel (BBC News - Politics 2021-09-17 23:57:20)
Figures show the department in charge of the transition away from diesel still relies on the fuel.
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US politician Nancy Pelosi heads to Chorley, Lancashire for G7 summit (BBC News - Politics 2021-09-17 18:02:38)
The Lancashire town is hosting a meeting of presiding officers - including the US Speaker of the House.
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Lord Bethell: Peer leaves ministerial post amid emails controversy (BBC News - Politics 2021-09-17 17:53:38)
Lord Bethell is facing criticism for using personal accounts to conduct government business.
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UK travel update: Amber list scrapped in overhaul of travel rules in England (BBC News - Politics 2021-09-17 17:45:24)
Fully vaccinated travellers will also no longer need to take PCR tests, says the transport secretary.
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UK travel update: Amber list scrapped in overhaul of travel rules (BBC News - Politics 2021-09-17 16:17:21)
Fully vaccinated travellers will also no longer need to take PCR tests, says the transport secretary.
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Sajid Javid on keeping cabinet job: My mum's pleased (BBC News - Politics 2021-09-17 15:51:22)
Health Secretary Sajid Javid speaks to the BBC's Nick Robinson about this week's cabinet reshuffle.
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Brexit: Imperial units only part of laws revamp, says No 10 (BBC News - Politics 2021-09-17 15:35:44)
Downing Street says a review of EU rules on measures is just one element of its post-Brexit agenda.
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Dorman Long tower to be destroyed after listed status revoked (BBC News - Politics 2021-09-17 13:31:54)
Nadine Dorries strips Historic England protection from the 1950s Dorman Long building.
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Labour losing members 'hand over fist' under Starmer, warns John McDonnell (BBC News - Politics 2021-09-17 11:48:41)
The ex-shadow chancellor wants talks with Sir Keir at Labour's conference over left-wing expulsions.
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Labour losing members hand over fist under Starmer, warns John McDonnell (BBC News - Politics 2021-09-17 11:48:41)
The ex-shadow chancellor wants talks with Sir Keir at Labour's conference over left-wing expulsions.
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M25 protests: Priti Patel calls activists 'selfish' (BBC News - Politics 2021-09-17 11:47:20)
Further protests are taking place on the London orbital motorway, as well as the M1, M3 and M11.
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NI100: Michael D Higgins defends decision not to attend centenary event (BBC News - Politics 2021-09-17 11:44:43)
Michael D Higgins says the title of the church service to held in Armagh had become "political".
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Boris Johnson: 'I've seen a few delivery rooms' (BBC News - Politics 2021-09-17 11:21:12)
Boris Johnson jokes about how many children he has at cabinet meeting.
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Lib Dem conference: Call to scrap Covid laws in pitch for Tory voters (BBC News - Politics 2021-09-17 10:55:59)
Sir Ed Davey's party is targeting Conservative votes as its conference gets under way.
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Michael Gove: What will he do with beefed-up planning and levelling up job? (BBC News - Politics 2021-09-17 10:08:03)
Michael Gove is known as a reformer and is now in charge of controversial planning changes.
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House-building reforms paused amid Conservative MP anger (BBC News - Politics 2021-09-17 10:05:19)
Newly appointed Housing Secretary Michael Gove wants to address concerns, the BBC has been told.
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Reshuffle: Boris Johnson's new cabinet meets for first time (BBC News - Politics 2021-09-17 09:27:13)
The PM gives his new line-up of ministers a "half-time pep talk", after this week's reshuffle.
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Aukus: US and UK face international backlash over Australia defence deal (BBC News - Politics 2021-09-17 08:35:02)
The nuclear submarine deal with Australia has angered France and raised fears of a war with China.