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15/03/2017 Government U-turn over rise in NI contributions for the self-employed
The Chancellor has abandoned the most controversial part of his budget
The argument about the timing of the second Scottish independence referendum has become acrimonious.
Nicola Sturgeon has questioned Theresa May's mandate to govern.
13/03/2017 Sturgeon seeks new independence vote
First Minister wants referendum by Spring 2019. PM said it would create uncertainty.
12/03/2017 MPs urged to reject changes to Brexit Bill
Ministers say amendments would "tie the prime minister's hands" in Brexit talks.
1/03/2017 Diplomatic row develops between Turkey and the Netherlands
Turkey's President has accused the Dutch government of acting like "Nazi remnants".
10/03/2017 Schools criticised by new head of Ofsted
Amanda Spielman warns of bad practices due to the pressure of league tables
09/03/2017 Government rejects Budget re-think
Chancellor refuses to reverse NI rise, Economists say no pay rise for 15 years
08/03/2015 Budget breaches tax promise
The Chancellor has increased National Insurance payments for self-employed workers.
07/03/17 Government's school plans face mounting opposition
Labour calls PM's proposal for a new generation of grammar schools a "vanity project"
06/03/17 Vauxhall deal prompts union assurance calls
Unions seek assurances about Vauxhall's two UK plants, which General Motors is selling.
