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4 March 2014 Last updated at 18:52

Don't be provoked, UK tells Ukraine

There is a serious risk that "provocation" could give rise to a dangerous incident in Ukraine, William Hague warns.

Tax cuts ahead, Cameron signals

David Cameron suggests that further public spending savings could be used to fund tax cuts, and make the country less reliant on debt.

Labour promises 'balanced' recovery

Labour's Chuka Umunna warns against a policy of "permanent austerity" and promises a "balanced" economic recovery.

PM 'still backs' plan to oust MPs

David Cameron insists plans to give voters "recall" powers to remove MPs found guilty of serious wrongdoing are going ahead.
Sugar tax may be needed, MPs told

The chief medical officer for England has suggested it may be necessary to introduce a sugar tax.
'Time not right' for more AMs,
Cameron 'shocked' by aide claims
Clegg: Revamp oversight of spies
'Slight rise' in council tax planned
MPs call for business rates reform
Childcare 'costs more than mortgage'
Yes Scotland 'will benefit whole UK'
UKIP to get European poll TV boost

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Council defers leisure centres move

Belfast City Council defers outsourcing the operation of its leisure centres and gives trade unions six weeks and £10,000 to find an alternative plan.
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Scottish Politics

IFS updates post-Yes fiscal forecast

The economic outlook for an independent Scotland looks better than previously forecast but still relies on spending cuts, according to the IFS.
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Welsh Politics

'No Vat' on tolls, minister says

Severn crossing tolls will not be subject to VAT when they return to public ownership, the UK government confirms, but there is no promise tolls will fall.
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Not much Euro election fever

Other states are gearing up for European elections but they are hardly mentioned in the UK.
Users attack EU e-cigarette controls
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Russia's justification of its invasion of Crimea is "baseless", William Hague tells MPs.

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