Day Headlines in Politics News: 2024-10-16
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Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-16 16:03:16)
Some carers had to pay back thousands of pounds to the government, pushing them into financial distress. -
'No questions' over McDonald's Sinn Féin leadership (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-16 15:07:10)
The party has come under pressure over its handling of recent child safeguarding issues. -
Jenrick vows lower benefits bill to pay for tax cuts (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-16 14:05:08)
The Tory leadership hopeful says there is "misuse" of the system, and tighter tests are needed. -
Jimmy Lai release is a priority for the UK, says PM (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-16 13:49:15)
The British citizen and pro-democracy activist is facing trial in Hong Kong for sedition. -
Assisted dying bill dangerous, says Archbishop (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-16 12:11:15)
His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament. -
Mental health patients could get job coach visits (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-16 10:08:44)
Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced "dramatic results". -
Assisted dying bill is 'dangerous', says Archbishop of Canterbury (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-16 10:02:57)
His comments come just ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament -
Welby says assisted dying bill 'dangerous' (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-16 04:51:36)
His comments come just ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament