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Boris Johnson should ‘absolutely not’ give knighthood to his dad, says MP
Immigration minister Robert Jenrick said nominating a family member for honours was not 'sensible'
Rishi Sunak
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England's £2 cap on bus fares gets three month extension to make travel 'affordable for all'
The discounted fare scheme was set to end at the end of March but got a new lease of life until June 30
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Salman Rushdie condemns ‘absurd censorship’ after Roald Dahl’s books rewritten
Sir Philip Pullman and Rishi Sunak have condemned the choice to alter terms deemed offensive to modern readers
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Tory MP Lee Anderson says wanting to restore death penalty is not a 'lunatic' view
Mr Anderson has held the opinion 'since he was a teenager' but said capital punishment would 'never be government policy'
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North West parents to benefit as government rolls out 'Family Hubs' scheme
They will offer help with infant feeding, perinatal mental health support and access to other services
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Sunak slams watchdog for saying members can bill taxpayers for Christmas parties
Sunak and other MPs condemned the decision by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority
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How to check your council tax band as government allows local authorities to increase rate by up to 5%
Being in the wrong council tax band can cost you hundreds of pounds, as your council tax bill depends on what band your property is in
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Autumn Budget: UK already in recession says Hunt as he unveils raft of tax hikes and spending cuts
The Chancellor said his priorities were stability, growth and public services as he blamed 'recession made in Russia' for high inflation
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State Pension update as pressure mounts ahead of Autumn Budget
In a move that would probably result in higher tax rises and deeper public spending cuts, Rishi Sunak is considering boosting state pensions and benefits in line with inflation