Louise Haigh quits as transport secretary over phone offence

Louise Haigh quits as transport secretary over phone offence Reuters Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent Amy Walker BBC News 1 hour ago Louise Haigh has resigned as transport secretary after pleading guilty to a criminal offence related to incorrectly telling police that a work mobile phone was stolen in 2013. In a letter to Sir… Continue reading Louise Haigh quits as transport secretary over phone offence

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Government to review Post Office-style prosecutions

Government to review Post Office-style prosecutions Getty Images Dominic Casciani Home and legal correspondent, BBC News @BBCDomC 28 November 2024, 02:49 GMT Updated 7 minutes ago The government is to review the future oversight of private prosecutions, in light of the Post Office Horizon scandal and wider controversies that suggest there are currently insufficient safeguards… Continue reading Government to review Post Office-style prosecutions

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Electric car targets under review as backlash grows

Electric car targets under review as backlash grows Getty Images Theo Leggett Business correspondent, BBC News @theothebald 26 November 2024 4364 Comments Updated 1 hour ago There is a growing row between the government and the car industry over electric vehicle sales targets which companies say are too high for current consumer demand. The government… Continue reading Electric car targets under review as backlash grows

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New cash for job centres in plan to boost workforce

New cash for job centres in plan to boost workforce Getty Images Charlotte Edwards, Zoe Conway & Iain Watson BBC News 6 hours ago The government is promising major reforms in order to reduce the benefits bill by getting more people into work. It has unveiled plans entitled “Get Britain Working” which include a £240m… Continue reading New cash for job centres in plan to boost workforce

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PM to meet police and hospitality bosses over spiking

PM to meet police and hospitality bosses over spiking Getty Images Hannah Miller Political correspondent Adam Durbin BBC News 5 hours ago Sir Keir Starmer will meet police chiefs, hospitality bosses and transport leaders in Downing Street to coordinate action against spiking. Those present will share best practice in tackling spiking, with the government promising… Continue reading PM to meet police and hospitality bosses over spiking

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Leasehold reforms set out amid concerns over delays

Leasehold reforms set out amid concerns over delays Getty Images Eleanor Lawrie BBC News Tarah Welsh BBC News 21 November 2024 The “feudal” leasehold system in England and Wales will be overhauled by the end of the current Parliament, the government has announced, as campaigners raise concerns about delays. Millions of leaseholders currently own the… Continue reading Leasehold reforms set out amid concerns over delays

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