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Prescott Iraq intelligence doubts The intelligence on Iraq's weapons threat was "not very substantial", former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott says. Benefits face 'radical' shake-up Merging all tax credits and benefits into a single payment is one option being considered by Iain Duncan Smith in a "radical" welfare shake-up. Expenses four in appeals defeat Three ex-Labour MPs and an ex-Tory peer lose appeals over a ruling that they are not protected by parliamentary privilege from prosecution over expenses fraud allegations. MoD 'to pay for Trident renewal' The MoD is facing further pressure on its budget after the chancellor says it will have to pay for new nuclear submarines, and not the Treasury as before. No change after policy feedback The coalition government issues detailed responses to the public's policy suggestions but says there will be no changes. Immigrant worker limit criticised Government plans to limit the number of skilled foreign workers allowed into the UK are criticised by the Lord Mayor of London. Gove defends academy schools list The Education Secretary insists there no is rush for schools in England to become academies, after criticism over the number of schools coming forward. Public to veto council tax rises The public will be able to veto their council tax bills in England if charges are above an agreed limit, ministers will announce. Coalition deal 'untruths' claim Labour's Ed Miliband claims the coalition government was "built on a series of untruths" after revelations in a BBC documentary. Killers among prisoners at large A total of 22 killers remain at large in the UK despite having their licences revoked and being recalled to prison.
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