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Foreign firms awarded large defence contracts will need to invest an equal value back into the UK, Wes Streeting announces.

BBC Verify examines how much the welfare system costs and the options the government could use to reduce it.

The Lib Dems claim Farage "attempted to shove" their South Devon MP but a Reform source accuses the party of "lying".

The prime minister did not outline a timetable, while opponents questioned the Budget's lack of detail on welfare reform.

Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger unitary authorities were put on hold last month.

Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.

Tony Vaughan is found to have been "overbearing and belittling" towards a female staff member.

Former Burnham advisor Andy Haldane scores Healey's Budget out of 10 ...

The move follows unionist anger over Sinn Féin's involvement in protests which prevented a contentious Orange Order march in Portadown.

UK households face a drop in their disposable income over next three years, the Resolution Foundation is warning.