Day Headlines in Politics News: 2024-10-14
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Hundreds of Afghan soldiers to be allowed to relocate to UK after U-turn (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-14 21:01:12)
Previously "overlooked" evidence shows some Afghan soldiers are eligible for resettlement to the UK, armed forces minister says. -
LGBT+ veterans redress scheme to launch in January (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-14 17:39:32)
The government has promised a £50m compensation scheme for victims of the "gay ban" in the UK military. -
'Sorrow' Salmond did not live to see an independent Scotland - Flynn (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-14 17:23:43)
MPs have paid tribute to former first minister Alex Salmond, who was an MP at Westminster for 30 years. -
Ex-minister's firm lobbies for defence and oil giants (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-14 17:13:46)
The ex-minister's clients are shown in a lobbying register for the first time since the general election. -
Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-14 17:09:46)
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed. -
Capital gains tax won't rise to 39%, Starmer hints (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-14 17:09:42)
The prime minister said reports the levy could be hiked to this level were "wide of the mark". -
Salmond ally hopes family will continue legal action (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-14 13:37:33)
The former first minister was in the process of suing the Scottish government when he died on Saturday. -
Starmer defends workers' rights as 'pro-growth' (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-14 11:57:42)
The prime minister also tells a major business summit he will scrap regulation that "holds back investment". -
Mason happy to repeat 'no genocide' claim after SNP expulsion (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-14 11:36:48)
The veteran SNP politician has been expelled from the party after claiming there is no genocide in Gaza. -
Salmond family pay tribute to 'devoted and loving' man (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-14 10:19:56)
The family of the former first minister vow to continue his work for Scottish independence. -
Lammy joins EU ministers meeting in Europe 'reset' (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-14 09:52:36)
David Lammy becomes the first foreign secretary since Brexit to take part in a regular meeting of EU ministers. -
Martyn's Law debate 'a big day' - victim's mum (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-14 08:54:05)
Figen Murray whose son died in the Manchester Arena attack says Martyn's Law will save lives. -
Starmer pledges to scrap red tape to boost UK investment (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-14 07:58:41)
The prime minister says he will "rip out" bureaucracy, and ask the competition watchdog to prioritise growth. -
Alex Salmond: A politician who loved creating headlines (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-14 05:51:32)
The former Scottish first minister was a politician who rarely missed a media opportunity. -
Flood defences 'in worst state on record' (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-14 01:39:57)
The floods minister says she will spend millions on repairs, as victims tell of a "national crisis". -
Children face 'lifetime cost' of council crisis (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-14 01:23:07)
Local government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.