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....
Government failing disabled people, human rights watchdog warns
People with disabilities continue to face discrimination in the UK, says a report....
Rishi Sunak defends government cost-of-living support
The prime minister says it is difficult for people to understand the scale of energy bill help....
Gers figures: Scottish public spending deficit falls as oil revenues rise
The annual Gers figures show £19.1bn more was spent on Scotland than was raised in taxation last year....
Councils failing to tackle anti-social behaviour, watchdog says
Cases cited include a victim being told a neighbour’s 13-hour long party did not warrant action....
Bibby Stockholm: Sunak committed to housing asylum seekers on barge
The Bibby Stockholm is empty after Legionella bacteria was found and asylum seekers taken off the barge....