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First Minister John Swinney has confirmed that US tariffs on Scotch whisky have been fully removed, calling it a significant benefit for the industry after months of lobbying.
Labour's Jo Potter has narrowly won the Grays Riverside by-election in Thurrock, seeing off a close challenge from Reform UK and the Green Party in the second of two Grays by-elections.
Labour's Amin Hoque has won the Grays Town by-election in Thurrock, taking the seat from Reform UK with a 182-vote majority as part of a double Labour win in Grays.
Reform UK's William Burvill has won the Cuxton, Halling & Riverside by-election in Medway, ending decades of Conservative control in the ward following the death of long-serving councillor Phil Filmer.
Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe MP has publicly called on the Justice Secretary to reverse the decision to move Southport killer Axel Rudakubana to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital.
Axel Rudakubana, jailed for the Southport murders, has been transferred from Belmarsh prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital after a psychologist assessment, sparking anger from victims' families.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out discussions on a second Scottish independence referendum as he seeks a more practical relationship with Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney.
Downing Street has said there are currently no plans to abolish jury trials following reports that Prime Minister Andy Burnham could abandon proposals introduced under former Justice Secretary David Lammy.
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has defended her decision not to repay a £16,876 ministerial severance payment after returning to government, saying she was out of office for almost a year before rejoining Cabinet.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has paused the Government's planned September prisoner release scheme, saying no inmates will be released under the policy until an urgent review has been completed.
Reports suggest former Defence Secretary Sir Grant Shapps has failed to secure approval to stand again as a Conservative candidate under the party's new selection process.
Leading figures from the pensions industry have welcomed the decision to keep Torsten Bell as Pensions Minister, saying continuity will help deliver the Government's reform programme.