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Speculation that Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will approve the controversial Jackdaw oil and gas field is “unfounded”, the minister’s department said. The Times reported that Mr Miliband, the key proponent of Labour’s net zero plans, is set to give the project the green light. Jackdaw was previously approved under the Conservatives, before being put on…

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Doctors’ strikes have become commonplace over the past few years as they walk out over NHS pay, hours and jobs. Resident doctors – formerly junior doctors – are now threatening to strike after Easter. Sky News looks back at when they have walked out before and why. Politics latest: Starmer issues ultimatum over doctors’ strikes…

Reform’s new housing chief has been sacked over his comments about Grenfell Tower fire victims, which survivors and families called “deeply dehumanising”. Sir Keir Starmer and opposition parties had called for Simon Dudley to be sacked as Reform’s new housing spokesman after he said the 72 deaths were a “tragedy and a failure” but “everyone…

Resident doctors in England are primed to go on strike next week after a deadline set by the prime minister arrived without a deal agreed. Sir Keir Starmer issued an ultimatum on Tuesday, saying the government would withdraw its offer of thousands of NHS jobs, extra training places, and pay reforms if the walkout wasn’t…

Two migrants have died off the coast of France during an attempt to cross the English Channel. Six other migrants were rescued, with one of them taken to hospital. It comes a day after the government signed an extension with France over current arrangements on beach patrols as part of efforts to reduce the number of…

Supporters of the assisted dying bill are planning to enlist some 200 MPs to attempt to bring it back into contention this summer. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is currently set to fail when parliament ends its current session ahead of the King’s Speech on 13 May. Politics Hub: Follow the latest…

Police will be given stronger powers to combat public sexual harassment. A new harassment offence will be introduced from Wednesday, covering intentional harassment directed at someone because of their sex, including obscene comments, threats of sexual violence and threatening invasions of personal space. It applies in public places such as streets, parks, public transport, taxis…

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Sir Keir Starmer has threatened to withdraw an offer of thousands more NHS jobs should resident doctors go ahead with strike action next week. The medics – formerly known as junior doctors – are planning to walk out for six days from 7 April, just after the Easter bank holiday weekend. Politics Hub: Follow the…