Scott Benton suspended as Tory MP after lobbying sting
Scott Benton refers himself to a standards watchdog after being filmed offering to lobby ministers....
Peter Murrell released without charge after arrest of ex-SNP chief
The husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon had been arrested on Wednesday morning....
Tory MP Scott Benton filmed offering to lobby ministers
Scott Benton was offered a paid advisory role by undercover reporters in a Times newspaper sting....
Sturgeon’s husband arrested in SNP finance probe
The former first minister’s husband Peter Murrell is taken into police custody....
Local elections 2023: Greens want housing firms to fund more services
The Green Party of England and Wales wants housebuilders to pay more towards local services....
UK failing citizens over hostage-taking, MPs say
A committee cites examples of “clumsiness” and “hurtful comments” in communication with families....
Asylum seeker barge plan would face legal challenge
The Home Office reportedly hopes to house 500 people on the Bibby Stockholm off Portland, in Dorset....
Social care reform funding halved for England, government confirms
Money allocated for training and technology is being reduced from £500 million to £250 million....
Nigel Lawson: Reforming Chancellor dies aged 91
Best known for his role as chancellor during the 1980s, Lord Lawson held key posts under Margaret Thatcher....
Rishi Sunak to set out grooming gangs taskforce plan
Specialist officers will be sent to help local forces with their investigations into grooming gangs....