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Tory MP says expansion of free childcare is wrong policy
The MP suggested the policy was designed for women with ‘high-flying’ careers, but said ‘most women have jobs and not careers’.
Labour calls on Tory MPs to vote against pensions tax cut
Hunt used his Budget to abolish the tax-free limit on pensions savings in one of the most high-profile parts of the package.
Mail hits out at James O’Brien for posting ‘cropped’ photo of Braverman – overlooking one thing
They might want to look closer to home next time they hit out at so-called 'snobbish critics' of the government's asylum seeker plan.
RMT members at Network Rail accept offer to end dispute
Mike Lynch said the inspiring solidarity and determination of members has "secured new money and a new offer".
Thousands of Brits urged to take up volunteering roles for King’s coronation
More than 1,500 charities are involved in the Big Help Out initiative to reflect the King’s life of service.
Avanti West Coast handed contract EXTENSION
The rail company paid shareholders £11.5 million last year - despite being the UK’s worst-performing rail company.
Tory MPs risk losing seats over sewage dumping ‘crime’, warns Davey
The Liberal Democrat leader called for swifter action on dealing with waste being pumped into rivers and seas.
Tories accused of ‘impersonating the Green Party’ in election leaflets
The leaflets make no reference to each candidate's affiliation to the Conservative Party, and come with a very odd colour scheme...
2 million viewers tune in to MOTD Live after Gary Lineker’s return
The 62-year-old presenter was back on the BBC to cover the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester City and Burnley on Saturday.