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IrelandScotlandWalesGovernment failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry findsThe sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital.5 hrs agoHealthUK government to make Jackdaw gas field announcementThe long-awaited decision about the controversial North Sea field is expected on Wednesday morning.3 hrs agoScotland BusinessJane Dodds standing down as Welsh Liberal Democrats leaderDodds said it was time to hand over the leadership to a "new generation" after nearly nine years in the role.2 hrs agoWales PoliticsUK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacksThe UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region. 7 hrs agoUKChancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in BudgetInfluential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.10 hrs agoPoliticsLabour will not have the courage to cut spending, says Badenoch Speaking ahead of next week's Budget, the Conservative leader says her party would make £70bn of cuts. 6 hrs agoPoliticsFarage vows to scrap tax on armed forces reservesA large group of protesters turned up outside the Reform UK rally in Plymouth with Nigel Farage.2 hrs agoDevonBurnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rulesThe changes come after concerns that penalties issued by private providers are too harsh and leave motorists unfairly punished. Burnham risks wrath of Commons Speaker for talking too much at PMQsThe prime minister takes longer than his predecessors to respond to questions from MPs, writes Matt Chorley.Criminals detained in hospital set to lose benefitsThe families of the victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane had been campaigning for the change.Reform leader accuses MSP of 'squatting' in seat after resignationMalcolm Offord says he is 'disappointed' at Amanda Bland's decision to leave the party and sit as an independent.Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.Features and analysisWhat is the Budget and what could be in it?Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.Who is Chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretaryThe softly-spoken former defence secretary is gearing up for the biggest moment of his long political career.Chris Mason: Lib Dems rally behind Davey as he pledges changeThe BBC's political editor Chris Mason looks at the fallout from the Lib Dem frontbench resignations.Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit againFor the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.Why are hundreds of prisoners being released early?More people going to prison, and for longer, is why governments including the current one have had to release prisoners early.From our Political Editor Chris MasonChris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in ScotlandUK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.Lib Dems rally behind Davey as he pledges changeThe BBC's political editor Chris Mason looks at the fallout from the Lib Dem frontbench resignations.Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit againFor the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to sayAddressing the Commons, Burnham is expected to say that a new deal with the EU could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth. Chris Mason: Questions remain for Green Party leader Zack PolanskiSenior party figures have criticised his response to a motion passed by members declaring Zionism a form of racism.BBC InDepthHow long can Labour's feel-good factor last?The party’s spirits have been transformed since Burnham became PM, but what's coming down the tracks, asks Laura Kuenssberg.Burnham and Badenoch revive red versus blue politics as Reform land 'gobsmacking' donationsAs Reform slip back in the polls, Labour and the Conservatives rediscover a familiar political divide, writes Laura Kuenssberg.The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enoughIn an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.Sir John Curtice: The 'Burnham bounce' is real but it's not massiveThe governing party's poll ratings have improved but they're only just ahead of Reform.Watch/Listen'Let's move on': Albertans react to separatist movement setbackPreliminary referendum results show that more than two-thirds of Alberta voters support remaining part of Canada, easing concerns over national unity.Immigration protests 'could get worse', says BadenochConservative leader Kemi Badenoch warned of immigration protests getting worse as France deals with riots across the country. Watch: Police 'lost control' in French cities, interior minister saysLaurent Nuñez offered his resignation following a weekend of unrest, but President Macron declined it.Arundhati Roy, author and activist: Writing is universalAuthor and activist Arundhati Roy on her mother’s influence, writing and politicsPeter Obi, Nigerian presidential candidate: The last election was riggedNigerian opposition leader Peter Obi on his presidential bid and his claim he won in 2023
