UK’s £18tn slavery debt is an underestimation, UN judge says
A report led by the judge, Patrick Robinson, says the UK should pay £18.8tn for its role in slavery....
PM failed to correctly declare wife’s shares – watchdog
Rishi Sunak apologises for “inadvertent errors” when providing information about financial interests....
Ulez expansion: Ministers looked at using powers to block scheme
The charge for the most polluting vehicles will be expanded to all London boroughs next week....
Grant Shapps visits Kyiv as UK backs Ukraine nuclear power
The government says a loan guarantee will help improve Ukraine’s energy security....
Black hole in town hall budgets rises to £5bn
Unison warns some councils will be unable to provide basic services....
Lucy Letby: Government orders independent inquiry
The inquiry will investigate the circumstances around the deaths, as well as the handling of concerns....
Banks face fines if they breach rules on access to cash
The Treasury says people should be able to get cash within three miles for rural areas, or one mile in towns....
Retail sales drop in July as rain dampens demand
Retail sales fell by 1.2% following the poor weather with clothing sales proving a washout....
World Cup final: Government supports relaxed alcohol laws for Sunday
The government supports pubs trade body who wants to serve alcohol on Sunday from 10:00 BST....
Saudi crown prince invited to visit UK, government source says
The visit, which not yet confirmed, would be the first since the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi....