Drugs smuggling ‘destabilising’ prisons, watchdog says
Prisons inspector’s report finds bored inmates and staffing issues are exacerbating demand inside....
Government urged to keep education plans for children with special needs
Campaigners warn thousands of children could lose access to education if the plans are abolished....
Bereavement leave to be extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks
Parents who experience pregnancy loss at any stage will be entitled to leave from work under planned changes....
Reform MP loses whip over business allegations, party says
He has made the decision amid allegations of business propriety during the pandemic....
Minister tells Turing AI institute to focus on defence
Peter Kyle says the Alan Turing Institute should prioritise boosting the UK’s AI capabilities....
Discussions ongoing about new party, says Corbyn
It comes after ex-Labour MP Zarah Sultana said she was quitting the party to co-lead a new party with Corbyn....
Zarah Sultana says she is quitting Labour to start party with Corbyn
Former Labour leader Corbyn has not yet confirmed his involvement to the BBC....
A year in power – BBC correspondents assess how Labour are doing
With the economy, immigration, education, welfare and health high on the agenda, has Sir Keir Starmer’s top team met their pledges?...
Rachel Reeves’ tears raise big questions at top of Labour
Whatever the cause, Labour must soon start projecting direction, confidence and grip....
MPs approve plan to proscribe Palestine Action as terrorist group
The ban means supporting the group could potentially carry a maximum sentence of 14 years....
