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UK holds off joining Trump's Board of Peace over Putin concerns

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Russian president has shown no commitment to peace in Ukraine.

Weather warnings issued for heavy rain and flooding risk in parts of UK

Heavy rain on Thursday will lead to a risk of some flooding, Simon King reports.

Sharp fall in government borrowing in December, figures show

More money than expected was collected through tax and higher National Insurance Contributions, although public sector spending also increased.

Starmer warned of Labour rebellion if leasehold reforms watered down

Former minister Justin Madders tells the BBC Labour must stick to its pledge to cap ground rents.

Lords back UK social media ban for under-16s

It comes as the government looks into its own potential ban, with a consultation closing in the summer.