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Conservative MP bailed after arrest on suspicion of rape

An unnamed Conservative MP arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

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Northern Ireland: Truss to set out plans on post-Brexit trade deal

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is to set out the UK government's strategy for changing the post-Brexit trade deal for Northern Ireland.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells PM: Your mistake had a lasting impact

Prime Minister Boris Johnson did not explicitly apologise to Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe after she criticised his handling of her six-year detention… Read more

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells PM: Your mistake had a lasting impact

Prime Minister Boris Johnson did not explicitly apologise to Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe after she criticised his handling of her six-year detention… Read more

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UK’s nuclear power push may add to energy bills, minister says

The UK government's efforts to build new nuclear power plants may increase people's energy bills in the short-term, the business secretary… Read more

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Sri Lanka crisis: Gotabaya Rajapaksa appoints veteran politician as PM

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed a new prime minister as he tries to defuse protests over his handling of a severe economic crisis.

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Queen Speech: Government to focus on growing the economy

Boris Johnson has promised to get the country "back on track" as the government unveils its plans for the year ahead in the Queen's Speech.

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Australia election: The outsiders who could reshape Australia's politics

Affluent and multi-cultural North Sydney has traditionally been a safe seat for Australia's ruling coalition. But its leafy streets and upmarket… Read more