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LCP consultancy argues chancellor does not want to alienate better paid public sector staff

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Former prime minister urges Conservatives to unite behind who succeeds him as party leader

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Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield quits party and hits out at Sir Keir Starmer over donations

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Nick Ephgrave says ‘failure to prevent’ wrongdoing offence may spur ‘uptick’ in deferred prosecution agreements

First-time jobseekers are advised to seek work experience and broaden options as vacancies fall

UK prime minister will meet European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Wednesday

Placating wealthy foreigners could shift chancellor’s focus elsewhere, experts say

An inspirational maker and teacher in London for 30 years, his designs often employ found objects or adapt existing items

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Peter Parker’s two-volume anthology is a meticulous portrait of prejudice and the gradual shifting of public opinion