Boris and Carrie Johnson announce birth of fourth child
The former PM’s wife says the family is “totally smitten” by their daughter, Poppy....
New rules may take unfinished housing sites off developers
The plans form part of a drive to boost housebuilding in England to 1.5 million new homes by 2029....
Reform UK prepares for real power on a council it now dominates
Lancashire’s new councillors start their jobs, after the party’s big wins in this month’s local elections....
Government delays publication of child poverty strategy
The taskforce, which is working on the strategy, has been considering scrapping the two-child benefit cap....
Doctors threaten strike action after 4% pay offer
The British Medical Association, which represents doctors, said the increase was “derisory”....
Netanyahu accuses Starmer of siding with Hamas
The UK, France and Canada condemned the expanded Israeli military operation in Gaza this week....
UK signs £101m-a-year deal to hand over Chagos Islands
Under the deal, the UK will lease back the Diego Garcia military base from Mauritius....
Public sector workers offered up to 4.5% pay rises
Ministers accept recommended pay awards above the 2.8% they previously budgeted for....
Violent criminals could be released early and chemical castration pilot expanded after review
The landmark sentencing review calls for fewer custodial sentences and earlier prison releases....
Net migration halved in 2024 to 431,000, ONS says
The ONS says the yearly decline in net migration is the biggest numerical drop on record....
