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MPs condemn ‘acute harm’ caused to prisoners by IPP sentences
It's a scheme described as 'the single greatest stain on our criminal justice system' by a former supreme court justice.
Ukraine and Poland accuse Russia over Nordstream gas leak
The ripple effect of this conflict has been felt around the world, nowhere more literally than the Baltic Sea where waters have been churning since Monday by leaking Russian gas.
Russia prepares to annex occupied areas of Ukraine
The European Union has announced further sanctions against Russia, including plans for a cap on the price of Russian oil.
Starmer: Government must reverse budget and recall Parliament
The turmoil of the past few days has given Labour the opportunity to portray themselves as the party of economic competence - a message Sir Keir Starmer attempted to hammer home in his conference speech yesterday.
Bank of England ‘rightly reversed their policy, says Tory MP
Conservative MP and former government minister John Redwood has been a defender of the government's plans, and joined us from his Wokingham constituency.
Tory reputation for economic competence ‘jeopardised’ by falling pound, Conservative MP says
We have asked the government for an interview but no-one was made available to us.
Poll predicts 100-seat Labour majority at next general election
The day's events have heaped yet more pressure on the government.
What does bank intervention mean for the economy?
Where does the latest turmoil leave the UK economy and the government?
Bank of England takes emergency action to calm market
As the economic storm clouds over the UK darkened further still, the Bank of England today staged a dramatic intervention - saying it will start buying up government debt in an effort to stabilise markets and protect pension funds.
Government accused of an ‘attack on nature’ by conservation groups
One of the promises Keir Starmer made in his speech today was to make a greener Britain.
Angela Rayner: Starmer speech ‘very passionate but very serious’ speech
We spoke to the deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner, and we began by asking her whether Rupa Huq's comments had overshadowed Keir Starmer's speech.
Keir Starmer pledges to create nationalised Great British Energy company
Amid promises from Sir Keir Starmer to put "country first, party second" came one clear policy announcement at the Labour party conference - the creation of a ‘Great British Energy’ company within the first year of a Labour government.
Two thousand dockers go on strike at Felixstowe port
The falling pound may be wreaking havoc on the markets in the City - but it's also piling extra pressure on those who say they're already struggling to pay their bills.
Investors see chancellor’s package as ‘irresponsible’, says former deputy governor at the Bank of England
We spoke to Sir Charles Bean, a British economist and former deputy governor at the Bank of England.
Mortgage companies withdraw deals as sterling crisis deepens
The economic crisis is already hitting home for those looking to secure a mortgage.