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Scottish Government
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond arrested
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Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has been arrested by police. Police Scotland confirmed that a 64-year-old man had been charged and said a report would be sent to prosecutors. It is not yet
Northern Ireland
Brexit: Theresa May meets union leaders for talks
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The prime minister is meeting union leaders to talk about the next steps of her Brexit plan. Theresa May will try to find compromise with Unison, the TUC, Unite and the GMB after her deal was overwhelmingly
Brexit
Brexit: What does no deal mean?
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With no certainty over an agreement for the UK's departure from the EU, what happens in the event of no deal?
FA Cup
When football and politics mix
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Just as Theresa May was due to make a Brexit statement in early January, she got bumped from BBC1 to BBC2 because of an FA Cup match. The prime minister was due to address the nation after surviving a
Brexit
Brexit Basics: What is the backstop?
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What is the backstop and why does it matter for Brexit? Reality Check's Chris Morris tackles the terminology.
David Davis
David Davis to earn £60,000 for 20 hours work at JCB
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Tory MP David Davis will earn £60,000 for 20 hours of work as an adviser to manufacturing company JCB. The former Brexit Secretary said he had consulted Parliament's advisory committee about the job. Davis
Downing Street
Brexit: Nicola Sturgeon and Theresa May to meet for talks in London
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Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is heading to London for Brexit talks with Prime Minister Theresa May. Mrs May is attempting to build support for her withdrawal plan, and is holding talks with
European Union
Brexit: Jargon-busting guide to the key terms
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Confused by all the Brexit jargon in the news? Here's a glossary to demystify commonly used EU-related terms. Please upgrade your browser 12 key terms No deal A no-deal Brexit would mean the UK leaving
UKIP
Rees-Mogg says reformed Brexit deal could win over critics
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Jacob Rees-Mogg says he believes Theresa May's Brexit deal could be "reformed" to win round opponents. The Brexiteer - one of 118 Tory MPs who voted against the deal last week - said he had more optimism
Twitter
Tory MP Michael Fabricant hits back over 'wig jibe'
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Michael Fabricant has slapped down a fellow Tory MP who appeared to suggest, behind his back, he was wearing a wig. Mr Fabricant, whose trademark blond locks have been the subject of much speculation,
Dyson
Theresa May says Dyson is committed 'long-term' to the UK
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Theresa May has said Dyson remains committed to a long-term future in the UK, despite the appliance maker moving its headquarters to Singapore. The firm has announced the relocation of two executives insists
Shropshire, UK
PMQs: Theresa May and Lucy Allan on Telford sex abuse inquiry
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An MP asked the prime minister about the lack of action an inquiry into sex abuse in a Shropshire town, a year after it was promised. Lucy Allan said no chair has been appointed and no start date given.
World News
EU urges crackdown on 'golden passports' for big investors
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The EU Commission has told EU states to tighten checks on non-EU nationals who acquire citizenship - so-called "golden passports" - through investments. The Commission plans closer monitoring of those
EU Referendum
PMQs: Ann Clwyd and Theresa May on new EU referendum call
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A Labour MP asked the prime minister about calls for a new EU referendum, but Theresa May said the government was "delivering" on the 2016 vote. Ann Clwyd suggested the prime minister's message to those
Scottish Independence
PMQs: Theresa May and Stephen Kerr on Scottish independence
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Theresa May said a second independence referendum in Scotland is the "last thing we want". The prime minister was responding to Conservative MP Stephen Kerr who claimed the UK was the "most successful
Davos
PMQs: Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn on Davos and living standards
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Jeremy Corbyn told Theresa May people were worried about public services, living standards, debt levels and Brexit, while a "third of her government are at the billionaires’ jamboree in Davos". The prime
Liam Fox
Liam Fox: 'Delaying Brexit worse than no deal'
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Delaying or cancelling Brexit would be a "calamitous" breach of trust and worse than leaving the EU with no deal, Liam Fox has said. The Brexiteer minister told the Today programme MPs pushing for a delay
Northern Ireland
Brexit: PM reassures DUP on peace funding
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The government will remain committed to funding peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland regardless of Brexit, the prime minister has said. Theresa May made the pledge in a letter to "reassure" the
Liberal Democrats
Sony to move Europe headquarters to avoid Brexit disruption
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Sony will move its European headquarters from the UK to the Netherlands to avoid disruptions caused by Brexit. The company said the move would help it avoid customs issues tied to Britain's exit from EU.
UKIP
Brexit: Delay is 'most likely' option, says former chancellor
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Former Chancellor George Osborne has said delaying the UK's exit from the EU is now the "most likely" option. The UK has to choose between no deal - which he compared to Russian roulette - or no Brexit
Entertainment (UK)
Equal pay: BBC criticised by MPs again
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The BBC has been criticised by a group of MPs who say the corporation is refusing to admit it has a problem when it comes to equal pay. The House of Commons culture committee has been investigating the
Counterterrorism
Far-right groups could exploit Brexit tensions - police
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The "febrile" atmosphere around Brexit could be exploited by far-right extremists, the UK's most senior counter-terrorism officer has warned. Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu said 18 terror plots were
Roads
Operation Brock: Kent gets £29m to make roads Brexit-ready
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Almost £29m has been granted to Kent County Council for infrastructure improvements ahead of Brexit day on 29 March. Council transport boss Mike Whiting said the grant would make Kent's roads ready for
Technology
Dyson to move head office to Singapore
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Dyson has announced that it is moving its headquarters to Singapore, from Malmesbury in Wiltshire. The move by the appliance maker means two executives will relocate - chief financial officer Jorn Jensen
Health (UK)
Child's death linked to Glasgow hospital pigeon infection
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An infection linked to pigeon droppings was a "contributing factor" in the death of a child at a Glasgow hospital, it has been confirmed. Scotland's health secretary ordered a review of the design of Queen
Irish Government
No-deal Brexit 'means hard border' - European Commission
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It is "obvious" there will be a hard border in Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the European Commission's chief spokesman has said. Margaritis Schinas made the comments at the Commission's daily
News (Wales)
Assembly decks cleared for no-deal Brexit preparations
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Welsh Government ministers are to line up in the Senedd to warn of the consequences of a no-deal Brexit. Much of the assembly's business on Tuesday has been scrapped, making room for statements on Brexit
Activism
Women's Equality Party: Sophie Walker quits as leader
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The first leader of the Women's Equality Party has resigned from her role. In a Twitter post, Sophie Walker said she was "frustrated" with the WEP's lack of diversity, the feminism movement and party The
European Union
Brexit: A guide to MPs' Brexit amendments
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MPs are trying to change the course of Brexit in a number of ways, after rejecting the deal the prime minister struck with the European Union. Theresa May will return to the Commons on 29 January to set