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Keir Starmer makes UK first to do a trade deal with Donald Trump – have your say

The UK has become the first country to sign a trade deal with the United States of America, after US President Donald Trump announced a swathe of...

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GPs to be paid to keep you out of hospital - have your say

The government plans to prevent unnecessary hospital appointments from clogging up the NHS hospital waiting list by paying GPs to seek advice from...

18.04.2025 9

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Pension age increase brings ageism at work concerns – have your say

Older people with vital skills are being pushed out of the workforce, experts have warned. Campaigners have urged the government to take action to...

17.04.2025 10

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Pensioners plead for free BBC TV licences in petition – have your say

A petition to hand free TV licences to all people over the age of 66 has reached thousands of signatures, and the government has responded. Currently,...

16.04.2025 8

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Government steps in to rescue British Steel – have your say

The last production plant of steel of its kind in England could be nationalised in the near future after the government was given the power to compel...

15.04.2025 3

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Thousands of new police officers to hit England's streets - have your say

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that thousands of new police officers are going to be added to forces across the country over the next...

12.04.2025 10

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Royal Mail doubled stamp price branded 'unfair' - have your say

The cost of a Royal Mail first class stamp rose again this week, and it will now cost more than double what it did just five years ago, in 2020. A...

10.04.2025 6

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Trump's tariffs on the UK can be an opportunity - Have your say

US president Donald Trump announced a swathe of tariffs on most of the world last week, and markets and politicians across the world are scrambling to...

08.04.2025 3

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Millions of UK cars too big for parking spaces – have your say

It's no secret that cars are bigger than they used to be – there's no going back to the size of the classic Mini, for example. A warning...

05.04.2025 7

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Most Brits face maximum council tax hikes – have your say

An overwhelming number of English councils will raise their council tax by the maximum allowed without receiving special permission from the central...

18.03.2025 30

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Cambridgeshire second home tax welcomed as 'thousands wait' for housing

Council tax rates will double on second homes and empty properties in parts of Cambridgeshire from next year, to encourage people to sell or rent...

05.03.2025 4

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Do you feel better off since Brexit? Have your say

It will soon be five years since the UK left the European Union, making good on a referendum held all the way back in 2016. The world has changed a...

29.01.2025 7

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Should TikTok be banned in the UK? Have your say

Over 170 million people could lose access to the short-form video social media platform TikTok from Sunday, with users across the world likely to be...

18.01.2025 5

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Should winter fuel payment cut be reversed after freezing weather? Have your say

One of the government's most controversial policies has been pushed back into the spotlight as snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures hit the UK for...

14.01.2025 10

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Do WASPI women deserve a £10.5 billion pensions payout? Have your say

The government have said that the "WASPI women" - 3.5 million women who campaigners say deserve compensation over how changes to pension rules were...

21.12.2024 5

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Should smacking children continue to be allowed?

Campaigners have been left disappointed after the government revealed that it did not have any plans to ban the smacking of children as a physical...

19.12.2024 8

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Are postage stamps and parcels too expensive in the UK?

Royal Mail is a household name, and its posties, red vans and logos can be found all across the nation almost every single day - but they're...

18.12.2024 10

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Have your say! Should older drivers face roadside testing by police?

Older drivers could be subjected to roadside testing in the future, after the success of a police-led campaign last month around checking their...

14.12.2024 10

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Ruud van Nistelrooy has 'chip on his shoulder' but brave Leicester City gamble backed

Ruud van Nistelrooy is expected to be named as the new Leicester City boss, and could be in post in time for the next game at Brentford this...

28.11.2024 4

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Have your say! Should Keir Starmer call a general election?

A petition has picked up speed over the weekend, calling on the government to trigger another general election. Initiated last week and now gaining...

25.11.2024 6

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Have your say! Do you worry about the rising energy price cap in cold weather?

In a blow to UK households, energy regulator Ofgem has announced another increase in the energy price cap, set to take effect at the start of the...

22.11.2024 10

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Have your say! Should the DWP winter fuel payment cuts be reversed?

The government's decision to means-test winter fuel payments has come under fresh scrutiny as the UK faces a cold snap, with snow and freezing...

21.11.2024 4

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'School didn't shut in my day' as Cambridgeshire snow remembered

The first round of snow of the British autumn has been and gone, leaving school closures, cancelled trains, and rush hour chaos in its wake - but...

20.11.2024 10

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Have your say! Does snow make Britain grind to a halt too easily?

Britain is once again faced with widespread snow, leading to familiar stories of school closures, train cancellations, and rush hour chaos....

19.11.2024 10

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Have your say! Should British farmers be protesting in the streets?

British farmers are fuming over alterations to the inheritance tax regulations, and are planning a mass protest in London tomorrow (November 19)....

18.11.2024 5

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Have your say! Are you worried about the cost of living rising again?

Supermarkets, pubs, and other businesses are sounding the alarm that consumers may have to brace for increased prices following a significant...

08.11.2024 10

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Have your say! Are you worried about Donald Trump winning the US election?

Donald Trump has claimed victory in the US election, capping off months of intense campaigning and enduring years of legal challenges. This will...

06.11.2024 10

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"All drivers should be tested" as over-80s change recommended

A report from a inquiry has recommended that over-80s drivers should face a cognitive test to be allowed to get behind the wheel - and and it...

05.11.2024 4

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Have your say! Are you happy to pay more tax for better public services?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a significant spending plan in the Autumn Budget, stating that billions of pounds from taxes and government...

31.10.2024 4

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Does the 2024 Budget give a boost to working people?

The long-anticipated first Budget of the new Labour government, after a 15-year wait, has finally been unveiled. Amid months of controversy and...

30.10.2024 10

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Have your say! Are you worried about the Budget?

Today marks Budget day for the UK government, after months of backlash and controversy about Labour's spending plans. At 12:30pm, Chancellor...

30.10.2024 10

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Have your say! Does the bus fare cap make a difference for you?

The Prime Minister has announced that the maximum price of a single bus ticket will increase by 50 per cent following the Autumn Budget, in an...

29.10.2024 10

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Calls to 'respect' people living in vans on a Cambridge road as it is 'just another way of life'

Plans are moving forward to paint double yellow lines along a Cambridge street to prevent people from living there in vans and campervans....

28.09.2024 3

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