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One topic which could possibly come up is the ongoing industrial disputes within the NHS.

A fresh 48-hour strike by nurses was announced earlier this week after the Royal College of Nursing has rejected the pay offer for England - despite Unison workers accepting it.

The latest big walkout from 20:00 BST on 30 April to 20:00 on 2 May will involve NHS nurses in emergency departments, intensive care, cancer and other wards.

Nurses have already walked out twice this year on 6 and 7 February and on 18 and 19 January - but on those dates there were exemptions so that nursing cover was maintained in critical areas.

The announcement comes just as the NHS is getting back to normal after a four-day walkout by junior doctors - who are demanding a 35% pay rise - which ended at 07:00 on Saturday.

Health Secretary Steve Barclay last week said the 35% increase was "not reasonable" but insisted his door is open for more talks.

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Gem O'Reilly
Live reporter

High food costs are being blamed for inflation remaining above 10%.

The latest prices show food is up by more than 19%, rising at their fastest rate in more than 45 years.

On the BBC today we’ve been hearing from people from across the UK about how this is impacting their lives, with one woman on 5Live saying: "We shouldn’t be talking about the cost of living, we should be talking about the cost of staying alive."

In March the sharpest rises were seen for products including olive oil (up 49%), milk (up 38%) and ready meals (up 21%). For example, in April 2020 the average price of milk , externalper pint was 43p and now in 2023 it is 70p.

Leah from Shifnal told BBC Radio 5 Live:

Thomas Mackintosh
Live reporter

Let's bring you some political reaction to the news which broke earlier and showed that inflation remains in double digits.

The inflation rate was 10.1% in the year to March - a small drop from 10.4% in February.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt reacted positively to the news with the Conservative saying the government is continuing to drive down inflation.

He says: "These figures reaffirm exactly why we must continue with our efforts to drive down inflation so we can ease pressure on families and businesses.

"We are on track to do this - with the OBR forecasting we will halve inflation this year

But, opposition parties have been quick to criticise the government with Labour's Rachel Reeves arguing the "economy is weaker", adding that "prices are out of control".

The Liberal Democrat's Sarah Olney moved to say the dip in inflation month on month was "no cause for celebration".

She adds: "Food bills are out of control and we have not heard of a solution from ministers."

One issue that might come up in PMQs is the cost of living and inflation - the rate of price rises.

The latest figures came out a few hours ago - showing the inflation rate staying in double digits and higher than expected.

Inflation was measured as 10.1% in the year to March, down from 10.4% in February.

But food prices are at a 45-year high - the price of pasta for example has doubled in two years.

In the last week or so a number of supermarkets have reduced the cost of a pint of milk for the first time in more than a year.

But, for context, it's still double what you'd have paid back in 2020.

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Thomas Mackintosh
Live reporter

As I just mentioned, local elections in parts of the UK are only a few weeks away and there is potential for this topic to come up in today's PMQs.

Aside from the new changes to voting, here are a few other quick key points to note:

• On 4 May, more than 8,000 seats will be contested at 230 councils across England
• There are no elections in Scotland or Wales
• In Northern Ireland, 11 council elections are being held on 18 May
• For a complete guide to these elections have a look here

My colleague Nick Eardley has written a detailed explainer about what to expect from these upcoming elections.

Thomas Mackintosh
Live reporter

If you’re on this page for our politics coverage now is a perfect time to remind you about the upcoming local council elections.

Crucially, there are new rules coming in for anyone wanting to vote in England on 4 May.

Voters will now need photo ID for most elections from May, with the changes applying to UK general elections from October.

In this video, my colleague and political correspondent Ione Wells explains what you need to know, in 60 seconds.

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After PMQs, Rishi Sunak is set to travel to Belfast to attend a conference marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement - the peace deal which ended decades of violent conflict in Northern Ireland.

The PM is expected to say the 1998 agreement left an extraordinary and precious legacy, in a closing address at the three-day event at Queen’s University.

He will be joined by key US European and Irish dignitaries - including former US President Bill Clinton and Ursula von der Leyen, head of the European Commission.

Sunak’s visit comes after Northern Ireland’s Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris, called for the restoration of the power-sharing government there, saying it was the surest way to secure Northern Ireland’s place in the union.

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Though Parliament has been in recess, much has been happening in the world of politics over the last two weeks.

• Sunak investigation: Rishi Sunak is being investigated by the Parliamentary standards watchdog over a possible failure to declare an interest. The BBC understands the probe relates to a childcare company his wife has shares in. Since the investigation’s announcement, Labour has called on the PM to publish his financial interests. Sunak’s spokesman said work on a fresh list of interests was “ongoing”.
• Labour advertisement: A controversial Labour advert attacked the PM’s record on crime, claiming that he did not think adults convicted of child sex assaults should go to prison. The advert upset some within the Labour party. But Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer was unrepentant: "I make no apologies for highlighting the failures of this government". Sunak hit back, stating politicians should offer "less talk, more action".
• SNP funding investigation and arrests: Two prominent figures connected to Scotland’s ruling party, the SNP, were arrested over the last two weeks in relation to an investigation into the party’s finances. Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell, Nicola Sturgeon’s husband, and SNP treasurer Colin Beattie were both arrested on separate occasions before being released without charge.
• Maths row: Opposition parties attacked the government over its record of recruiting maths teachers after Sunak announced a review of the subject in England. Sunak wants all school pupils in England to study some maths until 18.

Nathan Williams
Live reporter

Good morning - it’s been a while since we’ve heard from MPs in the Commons.

MPs have been resting over the Easter recess and now they’re back for the weekly session of PMQs.

With just under a month to go until local elections in England and Northern Ireland, the stakes are even higher than usual in the Commons at noon today.

And it’s a busy day for Rishi Sunak who – after PMQs - will fly to Belfast to give the closing address at a conference marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement - the peace deal which ended decades of violent conflict in Northern Ireland. He’ll be joined by key figures from around the world, including former US President Bill Clinton and ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair.

So stick with us as our team of writers and correspondents bring you all the latest from Westminster, offering the best analysis and what it all means for you.