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Coronavirus: Transport secretary defends travel rule changes (BBC News - Politics 2021-08-05 12:07:09)
Grant Shapps speaks as thousands of Britons in Mexico, moving to the red list, face a dash back home.
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Keeping old computers going costs government £2.3bn a year, says report (BBC News - Politics 2021-08-05 11:55:19)
Just under half the entire IT budget goes on patching up outdated systems, a government report says.
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Paul Embery: Pro-Brexit fire union official unfairly sacked, tribunal finds (BBC News - Politics 2021-08-05 11:08:25)
A tribunal finds Paul Embery was subject to a "witch hunt" after appearing at a Leave Means Leave rally.
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Migrant crossings: Record 482 cross English Channel in one day (BBC News - Politics 2021-08-05 10:03:45)
According to Home Office figures, there have now been 10,260 arrivals in 435 boats so far in 2021.
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Conservative donors have no influence on policy, insists Grant Shapps (BBC News - Politics 2021-08-05 09:57:18)
Grant Shapps defends big donors getting access to Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak.
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Covid travel: France moves to amber list and green list expands (BBC News - Politics 2021-08-05 09:23:05)
Up to 6,000 Britons are currently in Mexico, which is moving to the red list, Grant Shapps says.
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Government accused of 'burying' conversion therapy report (BBC News - Politics 2021-08-04 23:02:37)
Boris Johnson vowed to ban the "abhorrent" practice - but an official report on it has yet to appear.
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Marcus Rashford: Poor families missing out on food vouchers (BBC News - Politics 2021-08-04 22:30:19)
The footballer says health professionals need to do more to raise awareness about the NHS scheme.
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Sturgeon: Strange the PM will not meet me (BBC News - Politics 2021-08-04 19:37:28)
Nicola Sturgeon says she does not feel snubbed but it is odd not to meet PM on his Scotland visit.
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Boris Johnson 'not in favour' of drug consumption rooms (BBC News - Politics 2021-08-04 17:24:48)
The Scottish government is committed to setting up "safe" consumption facilities - but the prime minister opposes them.
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PM says the UK is working together 'at all levels' (BBC News - Politics 2021-08-04 16:53:11)
Boris Johnson says he is not snubbing the Scottish government by not holding talks on his visit to Scotland.
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Keir Starmer attacks government record on green jobs (BBC News - Politics 2021-08-04 12:11:57)
The Labour leader says there is a "chasm between soundbites and action" on climate-friendly employment.
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MP Maria Miller wants AI 'nudifying' tool banned (BBC News - Politics 2021-08-04 10:26:31)
A website that allows people to undress a photograph in seconds is gaining lots of users.
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Covid vaccine set to be offered to 16 and 17-year-olds (BBC News - Politics 2021-08-04 10:01:06)
More than one million teenagers would be included in a new rollout if ministers accept expert advice.
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Covid: Boris Johnson to begin two-day visit to Scotland (BBC News - Politics 2021-08-04 08:00:53)
The prime minister will not meet Scotland's first minister despite being invited to her official residence.
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Tragedy became Sliding Doors moment for politician (BBC News - Politics 2021-08-04 06:40:52)
Julie James's life changed overnight when the father of her first child was killed in a car crash.
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Indyref2: Why has the campaign for another vote gone quiet? (BBC News - Politics 2021-08-04 00:24:41)
Boris Johnson heads to Scotland this week with no sign an independence referendum will be soon.
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Covid: Boris Johnson will not meet Nicola Sturgeon during Scotland trip (BBC News - Politics 2021-08-03 18:14:58)
The first minister had invited the PM to her official residence to discuss recovery after the pandemic.
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Tories face questions over co-chair's firm marketing Covid tests to rich clients (BBC News - Politics 2021-08-03 16:57:32)
The Conservatives say Ben Elliot's business activities are separate from the party after Labour criticism.
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Top Tory marketed much-needed Covid tests to rich clients, says Labour (BBC News - Politics 2021-08-03 15:37:08)
The Conservatives say co-chair Ben Elliot's business activities are "entirely separate" from the party.