Government may have broken law over sewage – watchdog
The UK’s independent watchdog has been investigating Defra and the EA for failure to meet environmental law....
China Parliament spy claims spark call for extra staff vetting
Staff of politicians who focus on foreign policy should face enhanced security checks, a Labour MP says....
UK will not accept Chinese interference – Sunak
Deputy PM Oliver Dowden says the government is considering whether to increase checks on people working for China....
Has the UK woken up to the China spy challenge?
The allegation a parliamentary researcher may have been spying for China has thrown a spotlight on Chinese intelligence activity in the UK....
Parliament researcher rejects China spying claims
In a statement issued through his lawyers, the man said he felt “forced to respond” to media accusations....
Ex-Foreign Office chief Lord McDonald told colleagues he voted to stay in the EU
Lord McDonald tells a new BBC documentary series there was a sense of “mourning” in his department....
Government facing pressure to rethink China stance
Tory MPs call for China to be branded a threat, amid spy claims following the arrest of a Commons researcher....
Spy claims turbocharge debate on approach to China
Rishi Sunak has attempted to warm up relations with Beijing, but some Tory MPs want a tougher line....
American Bully XL dogs: Suella Braverman seeks ‘urgent advice’ on possible ban
The Home Secretary says the breed is a clear and lethal danger, particularly to children....
Daniel Khalife: About 40 inmates moved from Wandsworth prison after escape
Security protocols were in place at Wandsworth, a minister says, adding the move is out of caution....