Budget to fund £7m study into holding an Olympic Games in northern England
The money will pay for a full feasibility study into a Northern Games in the 2040s, looking at venues, transport, cost and the chances of a bid succeeding.
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Prime Minister backs advice for households to keep three days of food and water at home
Andy Burnham said the government's Be Ready campaign was about sensible preparation rather than panic, as storms and a global cyber security flaw caused disruption this week.
How to register to vote and which photo ID to take to the polling station
Registering online takes a few minutes, but the deadline comes earlier than many people expect. A household guide to getting on the register and voting in person, by post or by proxy.
How Budget day announcements reach your payslip, your shopping and your benefits
Some changes announced by the Chancellor take effect that evening, others not until the following April. A guide to how the Budget works and when households feel it.
