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Catcalling and public sexual harassment sentences set to rise to maximum of two years

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has declared her support for new legislation to make the behaviour a specific offence.

The Independent UK

Government approach to UK space policy is ‘uncertain and disjointed’, say MPs

MPs express concerns over the benefits of the taxpayer-funded £400 million stake in OneWeb satellite company.

The Independent UK

What Liverpool needs from Rishi Sunak and why we should be worried

The council is facing a myriad challenges and crises - but there is little confidence that the new Prime Minister will ride in to help

Liverpool Echo

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Michael Gove has 'unfinished business' with Liverpool as he is reappointed to government

Reappointed Levelling Up Secretary will have crucial decisions to make about the future of the troubled city council

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool's future hangs in balance amid chaos in government

City council still waiting for response from new Secretary of State following announcement of effective government takeover in the summer

Liverpool Echo

Everyone wants a piece of David Pocock, the new independent senator challenging the Canberra culture

Once one of the greats of rugby union, David Pocock is now striding a different playing field. The former captain of the Wallabies suddenly finds himself a powerbroker in the 47th parliament.

ABC News

House of Commons tributes to the Queen end after more than 18 hours

The second day of tributes ran for more than seven hours.

The Independent UK

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Multi-billion pound North East devolution deal close to being sealed – as Durham is given ultimatum

Liz Truss' new government has been urged to quickly sign off a deal worth more than £3bn to the region

Chronicle Live

More shelter beds and supported homes pledged in strategy to end rough sleeping

Around 14,000 emergency beds for rough sleepers and 3,000 support staff roles will be created this year, the Government said.

The Independent UK

Tory-run Thurrock council faces inquiry over ‘exceptional’ debt levels

External commissioners to take charge of finances amid ‘grave concerns’ local services could be at risk

The Guardian - UK

3 million face absolute poverty as 75% think Liz Truss has no plan to end suffering

The warning comes as an exclusive Mirror poll shows voters don't believe Liz Truss has a plan to ease families' suffering

Daily Mirror

Millions of tenants could save £300 under plan to cap rent - but not everyone will benefit

The Goverment has unveiled plans to limit how much social tenants pay in rent, but rent campaigners say the scheme leaves private renters open to massive increases in their housing bills

Daily Mirror

Rent cap proposed by Government to protect social housing tenants as costs rise

Social housing tenants in England could be protected from spiralling rents during the cost-of-living crisis with a cap from next April.

The Independent UK

Decision to be made on commissioner intervention at Nottingham City Council 'in next few weeks'

'It is help I want to give, rather than any sense of punishment'

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The Independent UK

East Midlands could receive new powers in first of its kind devolution deal

The region could see new wide-reaching powers as part of a devolution deal if the Government’s Levelling Up Bill passes.

The Independent UK

Flagship Bill ‘does little to reassure that levelling up is more than a slogan’

MPs have warned that councils need more funding for the levelling up agenda to be a success.

The Guardian - UK

Government to take greater control of Liverpool city council

Intervention expanded to include financial decisions and governance after report calls for urgent reform

Liverpool Echo

Lead commissioner questions council's 'problematic' handling of public money

Mike Cunningham said pace of change is "'not what people of city expect"

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The Independent UK

Government increases intervention in Liverpool after another critical report

The moves comes after the publication of a report into the running of Liverpool City Council by four commissioners appointed to work with the council.

Liverpool Echo

Further government intervention 'won't solve Liverpool's problems' - Mayor

Mayor Joanne Anderson questioned the wisdom of further oversight from Westminster in a statement

Liverpool Echo

People of Liverpool must lead city not 'remote' government

New measures have been confirmed by the government this morning

Liverpool Echo

Government taking over at Liverpool Council, brutal attack and record-breaking penthouse

These are the latest ECHO headlines on Friday, August 19

The Independent UK

North Dakota school board reinstates Pledge of Allegiance

The school board in North Dakota’s most populous city has reversed course on its decision to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at its monthly meetings

Liverpool Echo

Government taking over all finance and governance powers at Liverpool Council

Exclusive: Levelling Up Secretary confirms effective government takeover of troubled city council - and launches strategic panel to guide city forward chaired by Steve Rotheram

Liverpool Echo

Greg Clark shares Liverpool Council 'worries' as problems laid bare

EXCLUSIVE: Speaking to the ECHO, Levelling Up Secretary Greg Clark says further intervention at troubled council and formation of new strategic panel must guide city out of difficult times

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