Lammy plays down criticism of Chagos Islands deal
The UK foreign secretary dismisses criticism of the agreement as “politicking” before elections....
Government to review Post Office-style prosecutions
The government is to review the oversight of private prosecutions, after the Post Office Horizon scandal....
Tories got immigration wrong, says Kemi Badenoch
The new Tory leader says she would impose a cap on the numbers allowed to enter the UK if she was in power....
Starmer shrugs off Badenoch’s petition jibe at PMQs
The prime minister says July’s election was a “massive petition” as he defends tax rises in the Budget....
Electric car targets could be eased as demand flags
The government faces pressure from the industry to make changes to electric vehicle sales quotas....
Plan to boost NHS dental treatments ‘not on track’
Watchdog warns target of 1.5m more treatments unlikely to be hit as calls grow for major reform....
Online slots gambling to be limited to £5 per spin
The government says reforms will reduce gambling-related harm and raise funds to treat addiction....
MPs back plans for phased smoking ban
The legislation would make it illegal for anyone aged 15 or younger to ever buy cigarettes in the UK....
No 10 dismisses Russia spy claims as ‘baseless’
A Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman says the ministry has also summoned the British ambassador....
‘Hardest decision of my career’: MPs wrestle with assisted dying choice
As Friday’s assisted dying bill vote approaches, MPs explain how they are approaching their decision....