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....
Cut green spending to make UK ready for war, Tories say
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says defence “must be the first priority of any government”....
Labour lifts council tax cap in six southern areas
The councils are among those expected to lose out under a move to shift funding to more deprived areas....
Streeting rejects calls to stop puberty blocker trial
The health secretary tells MPs he is “uncomfortable” about the use of the drugs but he was following expert advice....
UK will rejoin Erasmus student scheme in 2027
The UK left in December 2020 as part of the post-Brexit trade deal with the EU negotiated by Boris Johnson....