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Spelthorne Borough Council offices in Knowle Green, Staines. Credit: Emily Coady-Stemp

Government inspection of Council's finances extended

Junk food adverts are set to be banned from October 2025 (Photo: beats_ - stock.adobe.com)

Junk food advert ban - which foods will be included?

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

CEO Stewart Wingate speaking at London Gatwick's third annual Economic Summit | Picture: Mark Dunford

Gatwick chief hopeful Northern Runway plans will get go ahead

Alison Addy, London Gatwick's Head of External Engagement and Policy | Picture: Mark Dunford

New taskforce looks to have ‘transformational impact’ on Gatwick region

London Gatwick CEO announced the new Airport economic zone at the airport’s third annual Economic Summit this week (20 November) | Picture: Mark Dunford

Airport Economic Zone to drive growth in the Gatwick region

Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch (front 2nd R) is joined by MPs Mel Stride, Chris Philp, Esther McVey, Claire Coutinho, Victoria Atkins, Andrew Griffith, and Priti Patel as they take part in the farmers rally on 19 November 2024 in London (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

The real reasons farmers are protesting over Inheritance Tax changes

Metrobus services in Crawley will be among those to benefit from the new funding. Photo: Metrobus

Record funding boost announced for bus services

Folic acid will be added to non-wholemeal flour.

Extra vitamin to be added to white bread to help protect babies

The Pharmacy First scheme means you can speak to your pharmacist about seven common health conditions.

Pharmacies may close at evenings and weekends in historic strike plan

Post Office bosses are set to close 115 locations in a new bid to restructure the company

Post Office set to close 115 branches and axe jobs amid major cuts

The Lord Darzi Report found that the NHS is in 'serious trouble'.

NHS reforms: Government announces new league tables for NHS providers

There have been concerns that private schools raising fees in response will edge out many families

Explainer Why private schools will be taking on the Government in legal battle

The government will be introducing a smoking ban, extending the indoor smoking ban to specific outdoor spaces.

Smoking ban UK: key things you need to know

The winter fuel payment cut is hitting millions of pensioners

Union threatens legal action over Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cuts

The education secretary has announced the first university tuition fee rise in eight years

Explainer Everything you need to know about the university tuition fee increase

Acting deputy national chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales Brian Booth

'Certain offences just can't be looked at' says Police Federation boss

The Phipps Family: Tara, Poppy, Paul and Jack.

Watch: Dad fined for term-time trip with autistic son and his daughter

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

How the Autumn Budget affects pensions - from the triple lock to tax

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

Here's what has been announced for education in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget

Budget day: What has been announced for schools and education?

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: key takeaways as Reeves unveils £40 billion tax rise

Chris Packham is calling for Surrey residents to write to their MP to back trophy hunting ban - Animal News Agency

Chris Packham calls on Surrey residents to write to their MP on the issue of tro...

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers her speech at the Labour Party Conference.

Watch: Potential tax rises and who could be worse off following budget

A private schooling expert says that happier children learn better

Private school approach may be the cure for absence woes - expert

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

In an article marking the launch of the News Media Association’s Journalism Matters campaign, the Prime Minister gave his strong backing to news media

Sir Keir Starmer says journalism is the 'lifeblood of our democracy'

Coins falling out of jar

70% Of Brits Admit To Feeling Worried Or Anxious Ahead Of Reeves First Budget

Ruth Lue-Quee, education consultant from Staffordshire, who says period poverty is more widespread than people think

Secondary school teachers call for better and earlier period education

Energy Security Ed Miliband, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar at the Port of Greenock while on the General Election campaign trail in May

Nine out of ten green boffins threaten to quit jobs if not supported

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DWP £10 Christmas Bonus: who's eligible for payment - when it's paid

More flexibility for teachers and better pay and conditions for school support staff are on the cards

What Labour's new employment rights bill means for teachers

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UK inflation drops below Bank of England target: what it means for you

The Allders building in Camberley will have asbestos cleared to make it suitable for housing (image Google)

Almost £2m fund to release brownfield sites for house building

School classroom.

Watch: School absence fines rise details explained

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Labour proposes weight-loss jabs for unemployed to boost workforce

Person using their phone

A major change to way phones are charged could come to UK

A poll of 2,000 adults found that 45 per cent have never sought assistance regarding their energy bills - whether that be turning to loved ones or seeking professional advice

Half of consumers who struggle with bills have never asked for help

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'I'm scared' - pensioner warns of 'dire' winter as energy costs rise

Pippa on a walk

Reading resident heads to 10 Downing Street to call on the Government to take ar...

Gerber Legendary Blades machete/saw combo. Copyright Dana60Cummins via Wikimedia Commons

Idris Elba joins man who was stabbed 18 times in a new government anti-knife ini...

Protester speaks at winter fuel cuts rally.

Watch: Rally against winter fuel cuts held outside Parliament

Man reacts to the government’s plans to make the winter fuel payment means tested.

Watch as members of the public react to the winter fuel cuts

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why women are more likely to be prosecuted for licence fee evasion?

A personal finance expert talks about what help is out there for the 10 million pensioners that won’t qualify for the winter fuel payments this year (Photo by Adobe Stock)

Alternative winter support payments if you're struggling with bills

Jess Phillips MP speaking at The Rally Against Violence Towards Women and Girls at Labour conference.

Minister says stopping VAWG should be everyone’s “core business”

The national curriculum review could shake up what young people learn in school (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How to have your say on the new curriculum for England's schools

Rachel Reeves listens to Keir Starmer on the Labour general election campaign trail in May (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: when it is and what could be in it - as PM warns of pain

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1000s sign petition for MP expenses to end amid Fuel Allowance debate

They says expenses should be ‘redirected to support the Winter Fuel Payment’ ❄️

Addiction treatment centre, Primrose Lodge

London-based buyout firm Sullivan Street new owners of local private rehab

(Photo: David Potter/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

Energy firm hands £200 grants to pensioners losing Winter Fuel Payment

POSITIVE VIEW: Neil Stewart, chairman of R3’s Southern and Thames Valley region

Surrey insolvency-related activity rises slightly

London Gatwick's main runway, next to the emergency runway | Picture: Jeffrey Milstein

Campaign group says it will not wait in silence on decision on runway plans

London Gatwick airport | Picture: SussexWorld/Steve Robards

Countryside charity calls for 'carbon cap' if Gatwick runway gets go-ahead

London Gatwick CEO Stewart Wingate | Picture: Mark Dunford

Q&A with London Gatwick chiefs as airport announces financial results

Nellsar Care Homes

Family run care home group highlights sustainability efforts and sets ambitious ...

England's primary schools are ranked based on one key measure (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How England's best performing primary schools are ranked

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