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What are cold weather payments and who can get them?

Some people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can get help with heating costs during cold spells.

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How the new road safety measures could affect you

The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.

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Learner drivers may have to wait six months before taking test

Proposed changes by the government may also include lower drink-driving limits for novice motorists.

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Trump says Venezuela will be ‘turning over’ up to 50 million barrels of oil to US

Earlier the president said US oil firms could be "up and running" in the country within 18 months.

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Learner drivers may have to wait six months before taking test

Proposed changes by the government may also include lower drink-driving limits for novice motorists.

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Fujitsu ‘not a parasite’ for profiting after Horizon scandal, says boss

The European boss of the tech firm said it had been awarded £500m of government contract extentions.

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Fujitsu ‘not a parasite’ for profiting after Horizon scandal, says boss

Fujitsu's European boss defended the firm as it continues to profit from government contracts.

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Drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years

The move is part of the government's new road safety strategy, which plans to reform driving laws in Britain.

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Target ‘divisive’ Reform in 2026, Keir Starmer tells ministers

The PM says Labour needs to contrast its "renewal" of the country with Reform's "grievance and division".

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Trump says Venezuela will be ‘turning over’ up to 50 million barrels of oil to US

Earlier the president said US oil firms could be "up and running" in the country within 18 months.

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