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My student day out in London turned to terror - now survivors like me won't be forgotten

The UK's first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism takes place on Friday - and means more to this man than many.

BBC Politics · 21 Aug 2026
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French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says

The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics.

BBC Politics · 20 Aug 2026
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So-called 'blue state refugees' have helped turn Florida red

Conservatives who move from Democratic-run places to Republican-led states are often called blue state refugees. These conservatives have helped reshape the electorate in Florida.

NPR Politics · 20 Aug 2026
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UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project

European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.

BBC Politics · 20 Aug 2026
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Trial of facts over ex-mayor's 'bigoted' tweets

Pat Marsh, a long-serving councillor in Harrogate, has been deemed unfit to stand trial.

BBC Politics · 20 Aug 2026
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Reform's leader in Scotland Malcolm Offord reveals cancer diagnosis

Malcolm Offord said he had a procedure last week to remove his prostate and was now "clear" and "raring to go".

BBC Politics · 20 Aug 2026
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Meet the men applying for the 'hardest job in British politics'

Labour MSPs Michael Marra and Joe Fagan are making their pitches as they aim to succeed Anas Sarwar.

BBC Politics · 20 Aug 2026
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Reform suspends councillor ahead of court case

Glenn Gibbins, from Sunderland, is facing a court case over the post about the Nigerian population.

BBC Politics · 20 Aug 2026
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Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships

Suella Braverman also advised student's "not to get ripped off by the great university scam".

BBC Politics · 20 Aug 2026
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Harry and Meghan's security arrangements a private matter, PM says

Andy Burnham wishes the Duke and Duchess of Sussex well in "the move that they are making".

BBC Politics · 20 Aug 2026
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Labour leadership: Marra says party must work for stronger Scotland

Scottish Labour leadership candidtate Michael Marra says the party must work for Scotland.

BBC Politics · 20 Aug 2026
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Labour leadership: Fagan says indyref calls and Sturgeon era 'over'

Labour leadership Joe Fagan says the days of calls for an indyref and the Nicola Sturgeon era 'over'.

BBC Politics · 20 Aug 2026
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John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup

The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.

BBC Politics · 20 Aug 2026
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Proposed California wealth tax sparks debate: Will billionaires leave the state?

A proposed first-of-its kind tax would target California's nearly 250 billionaires in an effort to fund health care. If voters pass it, will the state's economy suffer?

NPR Politics · 20 Aug 2026
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Burnham announces plans to clean up worst three illegal waste dumps

The government says the sites in Kent, Surrey and West Yorkshire contain 22,000 tonnes of waste.

BBC Politics · 20 Aug 2026
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Greens call for windfall tax on big banks' profits to support small business

Zack Polanski says profits over £800m should be taxed to cut tax bills for a million smaller companies.

BBC Politics · 20 Aug 2026
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AI will not solve council cash crisis, say experts

Councils across the UK are making cuts of £3bn this financial year, despite recent funding reforms.

BBC Politics · 20 Aug 2026
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Wildfire 'overlooked' as it was in the North - MP

Alison Hume says farmers' losses from the Langdale Moor fire had "slipped through the cracks".

BBC Politics · 20 Aug 2026
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