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New amendments by peers dash government hopes of asylum legislation becoming law this week
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Ignoring the cold reality of Britain’s public finances is a mistake
Sanctions short of dismissal ‘nullifies the right’ to strike, say judges in landmark ruling
UK foreign secretary calls on Jewish state to do ‘as little to escalate this as possible’ amid fears of regional war
External report was prompted by allegations about Nick Read’s behaviour
Rulings on climate and migration offer Europe’s populists a rallying cry against the court’s legitimacy
More Tory MPs voted against prohibition of smoking in enclosed public places in 2006
Proposal is one option for more formalised relations with Brussels if opposition party wins general election
The Messina Group is taking a 20% stake in Global Counsel
Report finds broadcaster failed to set out clear plan to deliver benefits of wider strategy to move spending out of London
Government-commissioned analysis outlines threats such as a lack of crucial parts and shortage of key skills
Chancellor also highlights prospect of interest rate reductions as Tories try to close gap on Labour in polls
Almost 60 Conservatives oppose bill to stop anyone born after 2009 from ever being sold cigarettes legally
UK warns any escalation is in no one’s interest and would deepen insecurity in region
GDP expected to increase by just 0.5% this year, the second-slowest rate in G7 after Germany
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PM given little credit for his actual progress on irregular Channel crossings because of misguided pledge to stop all boats
Both governments and companies are guilty of feigning inability when it works to their advantage
Motorists and cyclists are increasingly outraged by state of the country’s roads
Former UK prime minister hits out at central bank and Treasury for being ‘fatalistic about Britain’s decline’
Disclosure comes as MPs vote to try to finalise legislation aimed at sending asylum seekers to Rwanda
Campaigners warn that confidence in basic numeracy is at a low level among youngsters
In 32 years since privatisation £78bn has been paid out of utilities
A destabilising election to replace party’s deputy leader looks unlikely but it all depends on the police verdict
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