King’s Foundation chair and nominee peer admits ‘misleading’ doctorate claim
Dame Ann Limb tells the Sunday Times she did not complete a doctorate previously listed on her CV....
Puppy farm ban promised by animal welfare strategy
The government promises its animal welfare strategy will bring “the biggest reforms in a generation”....
Trail hunting to be banned as part of new animal welfare strategy
The government says the practice is being used as a “smokescreen” for the hunting of wild animals....
Foreign prison officers exempted from stricter visa rules
It follows warnings some jails were facing a staffing crisis after salary requirements were raised....
Watchdog hits out at potential local election delays
The Electoral Commission says postponing council elections further risks “damaging public confidence”....
Government data stolen in hack, minister confirms
The trade minister says information was accessed and an investigation has been launched....
Elections face further delays over councils shake-up
The prospect of further suspensions to local polls has triggered a blame game between the parties....
Farmers ‘bewildered and frightened’ over inheritance tax, report finds
A government-commissioned report into farm profitability says farmers fear what the future might hold....
King’s Speech set for week after crunch elections
Sir Keir Starmer is set to unveil the agenda for the next phase of his government in the aftermath of May’s elections....
Teachers to be trained to spot early signs of misogyny in boys
The measure is part of the government’s strategy to tackle violence against women and girls which will be unveiled on Thursday....