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Iain Watson, Henry Zeffman and Harry Farley Political correspondents Reuters Angela Rayner has declared that the government will go ahead with its controversial legislation, aimed at reforming the welfare system, next week. But a well-placed source told us it could still be pulled: “It’s a live discussion.” Conversations are continuing at the heart of government...

The annual Lambeth Country Show featured some star names this year – in the form of vegetables. The free festival, which takes place in south London’s Brockwell Park, included entries to its carved vegetables competition, with sculptures portraying famous figures such as Dolly Parton and the Pope. There were some excellent puns accompanying the artwork,...

Paul Adams BBC diplomatic correspondent Reuters A headline in Israel’s liberal daily Ha’aretz this week put it starkly: “Diplomatic tsunami nears,” it warned, “as Europe begins to act against Israel’s ‘complete madness’ in Gaza.” This week’s diplomatic assault has taken many forms, not all of them foreseen. From concerted international condemnation of Israel’s actions in...

The University of Plymouth has confirmed it is grappling with a £22m budget shortfall. It comes after the university said about 200 jobs may be affected by budget cuts. The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business, which includes the School of Art, Design and Architecture, has been asked to make £4.6m in savings, according to...