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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Which parties run the councils where elections are no longer postponed?

Keir Starmer's government reversed its plan to postpone 30 local elections, ensuring all local elections will go ahead in May 2026.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

How do Labour MPs feel after another government U-turn?

Labour MPs face a dilemma between defending government policies and preserving credibility after repeated U-turns, notably on digital ID for right-to-work checks.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Pubs handed a lifeline as Reeves set to U-turn on plans to scrap business rate relief

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

U-turn on inheritance tax for farmers snuck out' to avoid scrutiny, say Tories

Government raised inheritance tax threshold for farmland from planned £1m to £2.5m, announced via press release before Christmas.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
8 months ago

Winter fuel payment U-turn in place this year, but key details remain unclear

More pensioners eligible for Winter Fuel Payment signifies a shift in Labour policy after criticism and electoral repercussions.
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