Reeves backs third Heathrow runway in growth push
The chancellor tells the BBC she wants a planning application “signed off” before the next election....
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Deadly floods medic first to win new King’s medal
The first recipients of the new Humanitarian Medal have been announced, honouring rescue workers....
Biased AI rejected my job applications, says ex-MP
Former Welsh Secretary David TC Davies says CV scanners rejected him over lack of a university degree....
How quickly could Rachel Reeves’ new plans boost growth?
The chancellor announced a range of reforms on Wednesday – including a new runway for Heathrow airport....
No plans to expand definition of extremism, minister says
Dan Jarvis says Islamist extremism, followed by far-right extremism, are the biggest threats the UK faces....
Keep assisted dying laws simple, says Whitty
England’s chief medical officer warns of “bureaucratic thicket” if safeguards made too complicated....
Net migration could push UK population to 72.5m – ONS
Projections suggest the UK population could grow by almost five million over the next decade....
Reeves expected to back Heathrow expansion plans
The chancellor is expected to make the announcement as part of a speech about growth on Wednesday....
Minister spoken to over attending Muslim Council event
Labour has cut ties with the Muslim Council of Britain and bans ministers from engaging with the organisation....
Pension shake-up plan aims to boost growth
Restrictions on surplus cash in pension schemes could be eased to get more money into the economy....