Tories got immigration wrong, says Kemi Badenoch
The new Tory leader says she would impose a cap on the numbers allowed to enter the UK if she was in power....
Starmer shrugs off Badenoch’s petition jibe at PMQs
The prime minister says July’s election was a “massive petition” as he defends tax rises in the Budget....
Electric car targets could be eased as demand flags
The government faces pressure from the industry to make changes to electric vehicle sales quotas....
Plan to boost NHS dental treatments ‘not on track’
Watchdog warns target of 1.5m more treatments unlikely to be hit as calls grow for major reform....
Online slots gambling to be limited to £5 per spin
The government says reforms will reduce gambling-related harm and raise funds to treat addiction....
MPs back plans for phased smoking ban
The legislation would make it illegal for anyone aged 15 or younger to ever buy cigarettes in the UK....
No 10 dismisses Russia spy claims as ‘baseless’
A Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman says the ministry has also summoned the British ambassador....
‘Hardest decision of my career’: MPs wrestle with assisted dying choice
As Friday’s assisted dying bill vote approaches, MPs explain how they are approaching their decision....
Supreme Court hearing case on definition of a woman
Judges will consider a legal challenge which could affect how women and trans people are treated....
No bank holiday to mark 80 years after end of WW2
Downing Street says there will be events to mark VE Day during the existing early May bank holiday....
