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Venezuelan MPs approve bill to open up oil sector to private firms

The change could pave the way for more foreign investment in the country's oil industry.

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Planning bids for new homes rise in England but building remains low, data suggests

While planning applications have risen, home building has lowered, new data suggests.

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Planning bids for new homes rise in England but building remains low, data suggests

While planning applications have risen, home building has lowered, new data suggests.

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Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink

Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.

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Boss of Post Office IT scandal firm Fujitsu to step down

Paul Patterson will become the chair of Fujitsu's UK business responsible for its inquiry response.

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Boss of Post Office IT scandal firm Fujitsu to step down

Paul Patterson will become the chair of Fujitsu's UK business responsible for its inquiry response.

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Emergency loans offered to civil servants waiting on pensions

Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says the waits faced by retired civil servants are unacceptable.

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Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink

Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.

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Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink

Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.

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Emergency loans offered to civil servants waiting on pensions

Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says the waits faced by retired civil servants are unacceptable.

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