Covid: Labour calls for Plan B measures in England
But the chancellor says the data does not currently suggest “immediately moving to Plan B”....
Brexit: UK says new Northern Ireland Protocol talks ‘constructive’
A government source says the EU has offered “things that we can work with” but gaps remain....
Budget 2021: Ministers pledge £500m to support young families
A network of “family hubs” is to be funded in England to provide support services in one place....
Twitter says Online Safety Bill needs more clarity
The government says it will tackle extreme posts but Twitter warns Ofcom will be “muddling through”....
Victims to get more time to report domestic abuse in England and Wales
Home Secretary Priti Patel agrees to change the law after the BBC revealed a big rise in cases being dropped....
Fire-and-rehire: Labour backs bid by MP Barry Gardiner to curb ‘worst excesses’
A Labour MP is seeking to make it more difficult to lay off workers and rehire them on worse terms....
COP26: PM warned over aid cuts ahead of climate summit
Government advisers express “deep concern” at planned reductions in aid spending before COP26....
Long delay for hundreds of rape cases, says report
The Crown Court backlog could remain a problem for years, severely affecting victims, says a watchdog....
Politicians too willing to turn blind eye to extremism, says ex-minister
Ex-Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick says the UK’s counter-extremism strategy has “lost its way”....
Sir David Amess: Ali Harbi Ali charged with murder of MP
North Londoner Ali Harbi Ali, 25, has been charged with murder and preparing terrorist acts....