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Further delays for major council overhaul in nine of 14 proposed areas
Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger unitary authorities were put on hold last month.
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Burnham says he wants to cut welfare bill 'as soon as we possibly can'
Opponents have questioned the Budget's lack of detail on welfare reform, with the prime minister not outlining a timetable for any reductions.
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Bereaved families will not face tax bill over pension delays under new rules
Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.
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Russian drone attack on Ukrainian train station kills at least 14, officials say
At least 14 others were wounded in the attack in the central city of Dnipro, including an 11-year-old boy.
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Shock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain
The latest train crash will pile pressure on the government of Pedro Sánchez, one month before the general election.
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Rock collapse kills two in Turkey's Cappadocia, local media reports
One of the region's famous rock formations, known as "fairy chimneys", reportedly collapsed outside an open-air museum.
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'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall
Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.
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International
Audio reveals exchanges between Spain train operators and drivers moments before deadly crash
The leaked tapes appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move at normal speed, even though another up ahead had stalled.
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Voter voices: Which issues matter most to Americans?
As part of our Voter Voices series, the BBC asked Americans across the country what issue will influence how they vote.
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Chancellor says government has 'moral duty' to help young people who are out of work
Chancellor John Healey says any cuts to welfare will be done "in a Labour way".
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International
Girl seriously injured in wolf attack at German wildlife park
The eight-year-old was in an enclosure with other children and a staff member when she was attacked.
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Healey provides some breathing space but things still set to get worse for most
The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.
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