The government has unveiled more details on its plans to boost employment and reduce and the welfare bill. Away from domestic matters, Russia has banned UK cabinet ministers from entering the country due to their support for Ukraine.
The government has unveiled plans to 'get Britain working again', with one minister telling Sky News this morning it's 'not acceptable' that some people are not in work.Here are the main things you need to know - and what's coming up on Politics Hub With Sophy Ridge.
The man behind a petition calling for another general election has said it's 'more worrying for the prime minister than he thinks';Michael Westwood, whose petition has more than 2.
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