uk government

Theresa May Defends Universal Credit Overhaul After Vote Scrapped

The Prime Minister said it would still be fully rolled out by 2023.
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Universal Credit: Next Phase Of Roll-Out Halted Following Widespread Criticism

The change comes after Amber Rudd took over from Esther McVey at the Department for Work and Pensions in November.
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Senior Tory Maria Miller Says Transgender Issues 'Mishandled' By Government

Ex-minister says self-ID reform "not as important" as basic healthcare.
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Chris Grayling Defends Multi-Million No-Deal Brexit Ferry Deal For Firm With No Ships

Critics have denounced it as a "farce".
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Labour To Consider Jail Terms For Illegal Hunts In A Bid To Strengthen Ban

The announcement comes ahead of annual Boxing Day hunts across the country.
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A Perplexed Brit's Guide To What A US Government Shutdown Actually Means

It puts Christmas train delays into perspective...
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Suggestion That Drone Did Not Disrupt Gatwick Was 'Poor Communications', Police Admit

More than 200 people have reported drone sightings.
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The Government Has Utterly Failed 'Gig Economy' Workers – Why Don't We Have A Vote Of No Confidence In The Business Secretary?

Brexit could not be more all-consuming, it is nonetheless still important for our democracy that ministers and secretaries be held accountable for their performance
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£300,000 ‘Drunk Tanks’ To Ease Pressure On Hospitals Over Festive Period

'NHS does not stand for National Hangover Service.'
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The Tories Are Split On Immigration But One Thing Is Clear – Theresa May's Stance Is Pure Dog-whistle

Once again, this government has put bogus ‘clamp-downs’ on migration ahead of the real needs of our economy
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