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Firms must help to improve society if they want to win public contracts, the UK government says.

The party will put forward an amendment at Westminster asking for powers in the event the UK leaves the EU.

Offering to quit as prime minister would not help to get her Brexit deal past MPs, a cabinet minister says.

The shadow chancellor says he wants Labour to be a "shining example" in tackling anti-Semitism.

Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell says a "green industrial revolution" could create thousands of jobs in Scotland.

Locally-owned and multi-national businesses urge MPs not to let the UK leave the EU without a deal

Tories face "devastating" consequences if MPs do not back Theresa May's deal, Jeremy Hunt says.

Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell says it will be difficult for the government to get all legislation through by 29 March, making a delay to leaving the EU almost inevitable.

Jeremy Hunt tells Andrew Marr the Conservative party is "in very perilous waters" as Theresa May's Brexit deal faces another vote in Parliament.

Former Brexit Secretary David Davis MP tells the BBC's Andrew Marr that MPs not delivering on the Brexit referendum would undermine belief in political parties.

It comes after the death of the child of Shamima Begum, who had her UK citizenship revoked.

Brexiteers warn of potential for "extended uncertainty" ahead of a Commons vote on Theresa May's deal.

Crucial votes on Brexit next week could determine whether the UK has greater flexibility to set tariffs.

The Brexit secretary calls on the EU to agree to a "balanced solution" to the Irish backstop, as talks continue.

Funds will provide essential aid to those living in Syria and refugees in neighbouring countries.

Romance novelist Barbara Cartland sent her alternative medicine, newly released files reveal.

Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard is to focus on workers rights in his conference speech.

Sean McCallum had been announced as the party's candidate as the mayor of Mansfield.

Theresa May has been criticised after only taking one question from a woman during a news conference on International Women’s Day.

In 1919, Lady Nancy Astor became the first woman to sit in the House of Commons.