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Burnham searches for UK alternative to Palantir

Prime minister’s ‘buy British’ push triggers hunt to find replacement for controversial US tech group awarded health service and defence contracts

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First minister demands 'new deal' for Wales before Plaid Cymru conference

First minister demands 'new deal' for Wales before Plaid Cymru conference

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Zack Polanski to call for three-year cap on private rent rises

Zack Polanski to call for three-year cap on private rent rises

Greens take aim at landlord 'super earners'

Greens take aim at landlord 'super earners'

Move to stop charges for parents to sit by children on flights

Move to stop charges for parents to sit by children on flights

How Gen Z TikToks are shaping Kenyan politics

How Gen Z TikToks are shaping Kenyan politics

Zack Polanski’s ‘perilous’ moment

Zack Polanski faces defining week as UK’s Green surge falters

What can Burnham learn from Scotland’s social care system?

UK ministers resist union demands to rescue Scottish steelmaker

Man City not 'above the rules', says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks

Man City not 'above the rules', says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks

Chris Mason: Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City matters

Chris Mason: Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City matters

PM warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions

PM warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions

Burnham criticised over support for Manchester City owners