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Labour won’t spend its way out of Tory ‘mess’, says Sir Keir Starmer PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Sir Keir Starmer is to warn that Labour “won’t be able to spend our way out” of the “mess” left by Tories – even though he recognises the need for investment. In his… Continue reading Labour won’t spend its way out of Tory ‘mess’, says Sir Keir Starmer

Senior Tories urge Rishi Sunak to prioritise childcare reform Getty Images By Becky Morton BBC political reporter Senior Conservative MPs are urging Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to prioritise childcare reforms, arguing it is too expensive for parents. Robin Walker, chairman of the Commons education committee, said his party needed “a serious set of policies” on… Continue reading Senior Tories urge Rishi Sunak to prioritise childcare reform

NHS: Government urged to take action over pressures Hollie Adams/Getty Images By Charley Adams BBC News Ministers are under mounting pressure to respond to “intolerable and unsustainable” pressure facing the NHS. Senior doctors described the NHS as on a knife edge, with some A&Es in a “complete state of crisis”. The Liberal Democrats called for… Continue reading NHS: Government urged to take action over pressures

National Archives: Tony Blair said Putin should be on ‘top table’ PA Media By Sanchia Berg BBC News Tony Blair argued Vladimir Putin should be given a seat at the world’s “top table” despite misgivings from officials, newly released files reveal. Papers released by the National Archives show in early 2001, the then-prime minister believed… Continue reading National Archives: Tony Blair said Putin should be on ‘top table’

Michael Gove: Better housing design could curb development opposition Getty Images Opposition to new housing developments could be curbed if there was more focus on the “heart and soul” of areas, Michael Gove has suggested. The levelling up, housing and communities secretary said too many planning applications were “indifferent” or “insipid”. Mr Gove made the… Continue reading Michael Gove: Better housing design could curb development opposition

Police are solving only 1% of catalytic converter thefts, data suggests Getty Images By Chas Geiger BBC News Tens of thousands of catalytic converter thefts are going unsolved, with only 1% of cases resulting in someone being charged, figures obtained by the Liberal Democrats suggest. Data from 20 police forces in England and Wales for… Continue reading Police are solving only 1% of catalytic converter thefts, data suggests

Fresh nurse strike dates announced in England Getty Images Nurses will go on strike again on 18 and 19 January in England unless pay talks are opened, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has said. Nurses at more hospital trusts than before will be involved in the strike action in the new year, the union… Continue reading Fresh nurse strike dates announced in England

UK economy shrank more than previously thought Getty Images By Daniel Thomas Business reporter, BBC News The UK economy shrank by more than first thought in the three months to September, revised figures show. The economy contracted by 0.3%, compared with a previous estimate of 0.2%, as business investment performed worse than first thought, the… Continue reading UK economy shrank more than previously thought