Reeves will not face ethics probe over pre-Budget remarks
The chancellor has been accused of painting an overly-negative picture of the economy to justify tax rises....
We’ll end children living in B&Bs, government says
The strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit....
Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027
Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection....
New mayoral elections to be delayed in four areas of England
The new mayoralties in Greater Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, Hampshire and the Solent, and Sussex and Brighton will now be contested in 2028....
Labour MP suspended after rebelling on farm tax plan
Dozens of the party’s backbenchers are said to have abstained, amid concerns from rural MPs at the move....
Streeting brands doctors’ union ‘moaning minnies’ over GP online booking
All NHS practices were required by the government to provide web bookings from October – but the union opposes the move....
Rural Labour MPs signal concern at farm tax plans
Dozens of the party’s rural backbenchers are thought to have abstained at an initial vote on the plans....
MPs warn China spy trial failures could happen again
A damning report finds a “shambolic” system could lead to future espionage cases being dropped....
Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry
BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry’s own costs at £192m....
Jury trials scrapped for crimes with sentences of less than three years
The reforms are being brought in to tackle unprecedented delays in the Crown Court....