The Labour motion, calling on the government to "rethink its decision on the sale of England's public forest estate" was defeated by 310 votes to 260, a majority of 50.

BBC: Forest estates sell-off debate

Teachers in the Isle of Man are calling for the government to "reverse" its decision to overhaul the special needs provision in Manx schools.

BBC: Teachers call for 'reversal' of special needs decision

Mr Dodds urged the House to support his party's motion calling on the government to review the impact of its decision and to announce in the Autumn Statement "urgent steps to ease the burden on pensioner households".

BBC: DUP blasts government over cuts to winter fuel payments

The decision enables eBay to increase revenue from its internet-calling service, Skype.

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