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5 Things to Know If You’ve Been Charged with a Firearms Crime
Whether you are a gun owner facing accusations of improper storage or usage or have been charged with a more serious crime, such as assault with a deadly weapon, it is essential to understand your rights and options. In addition to the criminal justice system,...
7 Questions You Should Always Ask a Potential Lawyer
If you’ve found yourself in a situation that calls for legal representation, it’s obviously going to come at a price. You ought to know the appropriate questions to ensure you’ll find the best possible lawyer for your case. Whether you need an elder-law specialist for...
Why has the U.S. economy fared so much better under Democratic presidents than Republicans?
By David Leonhardt of the New York Times Blue at the top, red at the bottom Has the economy fared better under Democratic presidents or Republican presidents over the past century? The sensible answer might seem to be: It’s probably been similar. Presidents, after...
5 Tips for Starting a Women’s Political Party
If you’re planning on running for any government office, you’ve got a long road ahead of you. Let’s face it; there aren’t enough women in politics. One of the main reasons behind that is because there are so many more social inequalities that have to be overcome to...
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UK inflation falls as some food prices drop
Getty ImagesBy Lora JonesBusiness reporter, BBC NewsInflation has fallen to its lowest level in two-and-a-half years, driven largely by slowing food price rises.Prices rose by 3.2% in the year to March, down from 3.4% the month before, according to official...
I told Truss her policies were wrong – Sunak
This video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.By Kate WhannelPolitical reporter, BBC NewsRishi Sunak has defended his economic record after Sir Keir Starmer attacked former Tory PM Liz Truss's decisions.The Labour leader...
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clash on economy at PMQs
Catherine McKinnell, Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North, speaks about how crime rates in nearby Tory-run Teesside are among the highest in the country. She says the PM has not only lost control of his party of "but crime in this country"."What a joke," Sunak...
Will the Rwanda plan finally become law?
EPABy Chris MasonPolitical editor, BBC NewsFour words for you today: Déjà vu. Ping pong.The House of Lords has, yet again, glued some amendments to the government's plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.It means the process of so-called ping pong continues - as...
UK inflation falls as meat and crumpet prices drop
Getty ImagesBy Lora JonesBusiness reporter, BBC NewsPrice falls for some food items like meat, crumpets and chocolate biscuits helped drive inflation down to its lowest level in two-and-a-half years.The rate consumer prices have been rising at fell to 3.2% in the year...
Cameron lands in Israel for talks over Iran attack
ReutersBy James LandaleDiplomatic correspondent, in JerusalemUK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron has arrived in Israel for talks with its leaders about their response to Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack.He is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
Chris Mason: Smoking ban represents a political legacy for PM
PA MediaBy Chris MasonPolitical editor, BBC NewsUnless the opinion polls shift and shift quite a bit, Rishi Sunak knows his time left as prime minister might be running out.But he is the instigator of a smoking plan with substantial, cross-party political support,...
MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009
Getty ImagesBy Kate Whannel & Sam FrancisPolitical reporters, BBC NewsMPs have backed a plan to ban anyone born after 2009 from buying cigarettes, effectively ensuring it will become law.The measures, championed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, survived despite...
Police told to shut down right-wing Brussels conference
ReutersBy Nick Beake in Brussels and Laura GozziBBC NewsBrussels police were ordered to shut down a conference for right-wing politicians, including Brexiteer Nigel Farage and Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, on Tuesday.People were stopped from entering the...
Government suffers fresh Rwanda defeats in Lords
EPAThe government's flagship Rwanda Bill has suffered a fresh set of defeats in the House of Lords.Despite MPs overturning previous changes, peers backed Labour plans to carve out exceptions to the scheme for children and ensure it sticks to international law.The...
Unemployment jumps as UK jobs market stalls
Getty ImagesThe UK jobs market is showing signs of stalling as the number of people out of work rose, according to new figures.The unemployment rate increased to 4.2% between December and February, which is the highest rate for six months.Meanwhile, the rate of people...
MPs to vote on PM’s smoking ban bill
Getty ImagesBy Jennifer McKiernan & Helen CattBBC PoliticsMPs are to debate plans for some of the world's toughest anti-tobacco laws.Rishi Sunak wants to make Generation Alpha, born since 2009, the UK's first smoke-free generation in a major public health...