Voters go to the polls in three by-elections in England
Polls will open in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Selby and Ainsty, and Somerton and Frome at 07:00 BST....
Rishi Sunak apologises to UK’s LGBT veterans for past armed forces gay ban
Rishi Sunak says it was an “appalling failure” that service people were sacked because of their sexuality....
Rishi Sunak takes aim at Labour over leader’s support for two-child benefit cap
Rishi Sunak exploits pressure on Sir Keir Starmer over the policy, while the Labour leader raises NHS waiting lists....
Chris Mason: Tory gloom ahead of triple by-election test
The government faces the possibility of losing all three seats in Thursday’s polls....
Two-child benefit cap: Keir Starmer to face challenge from Labour policy body
The Labour leader’s refusal to scrap the limit will be raised at a meeting of the party’s policy body....
Visa rules eased for building and fishing industry
Construction workers and fishermen now face lower fees and requirements to qualify for skilled worker visas....
Jamie Driscoll: North of Tyne mayor quits Labour party
Jamie Driscoll says he will will continue as mayor of North of Tyne as an independent....
Government to miss 40 new hospitals target – watchdog
The National Audit Office has found the project is behind schedule and not delivering value for money....
Plan to crack down on ‘rip-off’ university degrees
University courses will have to limit student numbers if they do not lead to highly-skilled jobs....
Keir Starmer won’t commit to more money for public services
The Labour leader says his party will always invest in public services but reform is also needed....