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These areas are set to get cut of £1bn fund to boost bus services

Transport secretary says investment would end ‘complicated and inconsistent’ funding models

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Author: Jabed Ahmed

UK weather: Met Office issues woolly jumpers alert as Arctic blast arrives

Unusually mild spell to end with subzero temperatures likely overnight in much of northern England and Scotland

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Author: Mark Brown

Ex-Cumbrian mayor says farms will be harmed by inheritance tax

Conservative former Cumberland Mayor Mike Starkie criticises inheritance tax changes in the budget.

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Author: @BBCNews

Two people stabbed to death in street in Manchester

Roads closed off as police establish crime scene

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Author: William Mata

Food shortage plan being drawn up to thwart a farmers’ strike, minister admits

Transport secretary Louise Haigh has admitted that plans are being drawn up in Whitehall to deal with empty supermarket shelves this winter if farmers go on strike

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Author: David Maddox

Cancel study into the cost to NHS of assisted dying, Harman tells Streeting

Health secretary risks tainting the debate by turning it into an issue of pounds and pence, Labour grandee says

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Author: Toby Helm

Weather map shows only seven areas to be spared snow and -10C cold snap

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice across large parts of the UK as the country braces for a cold snap with temperatures dropping as low as -10C

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Author: James Rodger

Lord Blunkett demands action on ‘death trap’ Tube platforms after ‘terrifying’ fall

The Labour politician said he was left “angry” and “spooked” following the fall on a London Underground platform during rush hour. Transport bosses have apologised and agreed to a meeting.

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Author: Tim Jones