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Tuition fees must go up, unis say as term begins Getty Images Vanessa Clarke Education reporter, BBC News Laura Hendry BBC Radio 4’s Today programme 6 hours ago Comments Higher tuition fees and direct government funding are needed to halt a growing deficit in England, a group of 141 UK universities says. A fee rise… Continue reading Tuition fees must go up, unis say as term begins

I had four days left to live, says Lib Dem deputy leader Getty Images 2 hours ago Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper has told her party’s conference how doctors warned her that, without major surgery, she would only have four days left to live. The St Albans MP said her Crohn’s disease was so… Continue reading I had four days left to live, says Lib Dem deputy leader

Starmer and Meloni to discuss migrant crossings Getty Images Mark Lowen BBC Rome Correspondent 15 September 2024 Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he is “interested” in learning about Italy’s scheme to send migrants rescued at sea to Albania to process their asylum claims, ahead of his first official visit to Rome. The British… Continue reading Starmer and Meloni to discuss migrant crossings

Lib Dem leader: Invest in NHS or accept decline PA Joshua Nevett Political reporter, in Brighton @JoshuaNevett 1 hour ago Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey is urging the Labour government to “invest more in the NHS or accept continued decline”. Sir Ed is calling for a “budget for the NHS” in October, with more investment… Continue reading Lib Dem leader: Invest in NHS or accept decline

Greens hit with £90,000 legal bill after discrimination case Getty Images Sam Francis Political reporter 11 minutes ago The Green Party of England and Wales have been ordered to pay £90,000 to cover the costs of their former deputy leader, who won a discrimination case against them. Shahrar Ali had already been awarded £9,100 in… Continue reading Greens hit with £90,000 legal bill after discrimination case

Russia can end war now, says PM as Putin warns West PA Media Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC Isabella Allen Senior political producer Reporting from Washington, travelling with the Prime Minister 1 hour ago Russia “started” the conflict in Ukraine and can end it “straight away”, Sir Keir Starmer has said after Vladimir Putin suggested… Continue reading Russia can end war now, says PM as Putin warns West

Tories took £5m from Hester days before election called YouTube/PA Media Helen Catt Political correspondent @BBCHelenCatt 12 September 2024, 10:35 BST Updated 1 hour ago The Conservative Party accepted a further £5m donation from the businessman Frank Hester days before the general election was called in May. The donation was taken two months after he… Continue reading Tories took £5m from Hester days before election called

Government to propose ban on no-fault evictions Getty Images Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter, BBC News @_JennyMcKiernan 2 hours ago England’s 11 million renters are set to get more security as Labour introduces a new bill to ban “no-fault” evictions. A Renters’ Rights Bill was introduced by the Conservatives but initial plans for a ban were… Continue reading Government to propose ban on no-fault evictions