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Net migration to the UK was 728,000 in the year to June, according to the Office for National Statistics.
It's a fall of 20% on the previous year, which was a record high.
Labour and the Conservatives have both pledged to bring the numbers down.
@NickyAACampbell asks: is...
John Prescott was "one of the most talented people I ever encountered in politics," says former PM Tony Blair.
From ship's steward to deputy PM, he was at the front of modernising the Labour Party.
What are your memories of him?
@NickyAACampbell asks... What's John Prescott's legacy?
The family of Captain Tom have damaged public trust in charities, says the Charity Commission.
His original lockdown fundraising all went to NHS charities.
But the Commission says his family personally benefited from the charity they set up in his name.
@NickyAACampbell asks...
How do you feel?
Should the UK follow the US and let Ukraine fire its missiles into Russia?
There are currently restrictions on how Ukraine can use the UK's Storm Shadow missiles.
Russia's vowed to retaliate.
@NickyAACampbell asks: should UK send missiles to Ukraine?
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Thousands of farmers are expected to protest in Westminster against changes to inheritance tax.
The NFU says it's a "destructive" policy.
The government says "only the richest estates will be asked to pay"
@NickyAACampbell asks: are you with the farmers?
The government's given more details of nearly £1bn funding for buses in England.
Local authorities will get more powers to set routes, timetables and fares.
The Transport Secretary's hinted the £3 fare cap might be replaced by targeted subsidies from 2026. @NickyAACampbell asks. how's your bus ride?
Waiting lists for gynaecology appointments have more than doubled since the pandemic.
Gynaecologists say it's one of the worst waiting lists in the UK.
How's it affecting you?
@NickyAACampbell asks... women's health: left waiting?
