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Why Scotland works best inside the union – Darling
With the Scottish referendum one year away, former chancellor Alistair Darling argues against independence and says the UK works because people from across the union pool their resources.
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Bedroom tax row: Grant Shapps v ‘woman from Brazil’
Tory chairman Grant Shapps calls for an investigation into the UN official who raised concerns about the so-called bedroom tax, saying she was influenced by “political bias”.
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Miliband squares up to unions
The TUC conference kicks off with Ed Miliband insisting he will not back down on reforming Labour’s relationship with the unions, despite having to retreat in a row over alleged Falkirk vote-rigging.
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FactCheck: is universal credit becoming another government IT disaster?
Should we credit Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith when he insists that his universal credit project will come in on time and in budget? FactCheck casts a sceptical eye.
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Universal credit not a ‘disaster’ – Iain Duncan Smith
The government is criticised by the public spending watchdog for the way it has handled preparations for its new universal credit, with ministers unsure how it would work and £34m written off.
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Detroit: bankrupt, but not without hope?
Detroit: the US city turned failed state, where even the priceless art collection could be up for sale. But there is hope too, with signs of new development and jobs – a contrast to talk of despair.
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Archbishop of Canterbury ’embarrassed’ by Wonga link
The Archbishop of Canterbury says he is “embarrassed” by the revelations that the Church of England helped to fund the payday lender Wonga.
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Lynton Crosby has never lobbied me on anything, says PM
As the government unveils new rules on lobbying, David Cameron denies he was lobbied on tobacco policy by his party election strategist Lynton Crosby.
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Benefits cap of £500-a-week begins
The new benefits cap, meaning couples and lone parents can receive no more than £500 a week from the state, is rolled out from Monday. But David Cameron’s Twitter endorsement of the cap backfires.
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Royal Mail stock market flotation unveiled
Business Secretary Vince Cable announces the privatisation of the Royal Mail, with employees handed millions of pounds in free shares.
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Islamists urge protests against Egypt’s military coup
An Islamist coalition, led by the Muslim Brotherhood, urges its supporters to take to the streets and protest against a military coup that ousted Egypt’s president Mohamed Morsi.
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‘Show restraint’ over MPs’ pay, urges David Cameron
David Cameron is urging “restraint” as reports emerge that MPs will be in line for a bumper pay rise – whilst deputy prime minister Nick Clegg says he will turn down a major pay rise.
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Spending review: Osborne announces where axe will fall
Chancellor George Osborne tells MPs Britain will have to endure another £11.5bn of cuts, with further pain for public sector workers. But infrastructure spending will receive a boost.
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CQC cover-up scandal: ‘It couldn’t be any worse’
The father of baby Joshua Titcombe, who died in hospital, tells Channel 4 News he felt physically sick on learning that Cynthia Bower ordered the CQC failings cover-up and calls for a wider inquiry.
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Prince Philip hospitalised for abdominal checks
The Duke of Edinburgh is admitted to the London Clinic for an exploratory operation on his abdomen, where he is expected to remain for two weeks, Buckingham Palace announces.