In May, the government had announced a series of austerity measures, including restricting foreign travel by officials to curtailexpenses.
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House of Lords sources say Baroness Uddin's case is an unprecedented one and there may be moves to curtail the expenses she can claim until the outstanding cash she owes is repaid.
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