Some police forces unprepared for summer riots, MPs find
The policing response was “entirely appropriate” given the violence and criminality, the report found....
MP barred from Hong Kong says it was to ‘shut me up’
The MP for Bath said she was given no reason for being refused entry, and wants “some answers”....
UK seeks emergency powers to take over British Steel
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says nationalisation is “likely” next step as Parliament rushes law through....
Parliament to be recalled over British Steel
Talks to keep production going at the UK’s last virgin steel plant have been taking place this week....
Gove gets peerage in Sunak’s resignation honours list
The veteran former cabinet minister is among several Conservative figures to be given peerages....
UK economy grew more than expected in February
The economy grew by 0.5% in February, thanks to a strong month for the services sector....
Deadline nears to register to vote in local elections
There are local elections to 24 of England’s 317 councils and mayoral authorities on 1 May....
Cabinet Office to axe 2,100 civil servant jobs
Sources say Cabinet Office chief Pat McFadden wants to “lead by example” on civil service reform....
Local grooming gang reviews will go ahead, says Cooper
The Home Office says it is wrong to claim the government is cancelling local child sexual abuse inquiries....
Matt Chorley: Local elections might lack glamour – but they matter
The 5 live host considers what’s at stake on a trip to the heart of some of the big battles on 1 May....