Power, elections, government, and the policy decisions shaping public life.
The Attorney General’s office has confirmed an urgent review of youth rehabilitation orders handed to three teenage boys in Hampshire, following intense criticism from political figures and victims’ advocates over the sentencing of minors for aggravated rape.
The Mayor’s Office cited a serious breach of rules for excluding other suppliers, while Business Secretary Peter Kyle defends the company’s unique capabilities amid growing tension within the party.
Andy Burnham denies seeking to unseat Keir Starmer but pledges to reprioritise £39bn in housing funds and commit to proportional representation in future manifestos.
Parliamentary standards watchdog Daniel Greenberg is also conducting a formal investigation into the undeclared donation, while AML Global asserts full compliance with international sanctions.
With the vote scheduled for 18 June, the by-election is framed by Downing Street as a straight fight between Labour and Reform, following the abrupt exit of the Green Party’s initial nominee.
The party apologises for offensive content and seeks a replacement ahead of Monday’s selection meeting, while internal concerns grow over vote-splitting with the Reform Party.
Parliament’s spending watchdog has found that government departments lost £6.6bn in the 2024-25 financial year due to cancelled projects, write-offs, and fraud, with the Ministry of Defence accounting for the largest share.
A House of Lords select committee has heard that the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 fails to explicitly recognise technology-facilitated abuse, leaving victims of digital stalking and smart home harassment without clear statutory protection.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has released its first major revision in a decade, outlining how service providers must navigate the tension between excluding transgender individuals from single-sex facilities and avoiding discrimination claims by offering alternatives.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s new code follows a Supreme Court ruling, sparking debate over inclusion, legal risk, and practical implementation across England, Wales, and Scotland.
Senior staff to receive 2.5 per cent base rise with 1 per cent withheld for bonuses, while majority get 3.5 per cent increase
The Foreign Office confirms James Roscoe has left the Washington embassy, while an investigation continues into a national security council leak concerning potential US strikes on Iran.
Campaigners seek to revive Kim Leadbeater’s legislation as two former supporters enter the top five of the 2026 private member’s bill ballot.
Trade minister Chris Bryant says lack of due diligence was ‘understandable’ given royal context; former civil servant Lord Turnbull describes vetting a prince as an ‘anachronism’
The Treasury estimates savings of up to £17 for family days out, while industry leaders warn that rising energy costs remain a structural threat to UK manufacturing resilience.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a proposed £50m two-year contract between the Metropolitan Police and US technology firm Palantir, citing a serious breach of procurement rules.
Official figures reveal a sharp fall in non-EU work-related arrivals, marking a significant shift in migration trends and providing political leverage for the Keir Starmer government.
Wes Streeting outlines plan to align capital gains tax with income tax bands, citing £12bn revenue potential and urging party unity ahead of contest against Reform UK
Chris Kennedy, a nurse and children’s safeguarding specialist, has been chosen as the Green Party candidate for the Makerfield byelection on 18 June, following internal debates about resource allocation and the risk of aiding Reform UK.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ budget measures face internal scrutiny as Wes Streeting proposes aligning capital gains and income tax rates to raise £12bn annually
Former adviser to Tony Blair and Keir Starmer calls for urgent policy shifts as Alan Milburn prepares separate warning on generational crisis
The administration has ordered the release of records regarding Amelia Earhart’s disappearance, framing the move as part of a broader strategy to position the United States at the forefront of advanced aircraft development.
With new government statistics due Thursday, research highlights how visceral imagery and political rhetoric continue to drive public anxiety over immigration, overshadowing statistical declines.
Greater Manchester mayor cites economic revival as proof of ‘Manchesterism’, while thinktank chief calls for expanded metro powers
The Treasury estimates the motorist component of the package at £400m, while thinktanks warn the benefits skew toward higher-income households
Downing Street defends temporary licences for jet fuel and diesel as standard market stability measures, but opposition and Ukrainian officials accuse the administration of undermining the sanctions regime.
Allies say the move is designed to demonstrate border control to rebuild public trust, even as senior Labour figures condemn the measures as un-British.
Newly released correspondence reveals senior Labour aides were informed of a 2023 inquiry commissioned by the Labour Together thinktank, which targeted journalists with claims their reporting was destabilising and pro-Russian.
The former Labour health minister, who has terminal metastatic breast cancer, urges MPs to prioritise good law over political division as the ballot for private members' bills approaches.
John Healey warns of escalation risks as MoD confirms Su-27 flew within six metres of unarmed RAF Rivet Joint during NATO patrol
Melania Trump calls for swift action on the Fostering the Future Act, citing moral obligation to support youth through education, love, career ambition, and resilience.
The restructuring is driven by a severe funding crisis linked to a £197 million government loan taken during the pandemic, which incurs £14 million in annual interest and must be repaid by September.
President cites capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro as precedent for confronting socialist allies in Havana
The Electoral Commission has urged ministers to introduce clearer duties for AI platforms to protect voters, following a study showing that tools including ChatGPT and Google Gemini spread false information about candidates and election dates.
As the tenth anniversary of the 2016 vote to leave the European Union nears, The Guardian is launching an initiative to gather public sentiment on the decision and its long-term impact.
In his first Commons speech since resigning, Wes Streeting criticises Starmer’s caution and calls for a renewed approach to sovereignty and inter-generational equity.
Treasury estimates average driver will save £120 over two years as government reverses planned September end to temporary cut
The Treasury says parliament will designate key projects as being of “critical national importance,” reducing exposure to legal challenges on all grounds except human rights.
Opposition and crossbench MPs condemn the policy shift, which reverses previous commitments to close loopholes and draws sharp rebuke from Ukrainian allies.
Keir Starmer confronts Conservative criticism over Russian oil imports and supermarket freezes, while Wes Streeting hints at a bid for the Labour top job.
The Association of School and College Leaders argues that high-stakes assessments create perverse incentives that penalise schools for supporting vulnerable students, risking the failure of proposed special educational needs and disabilities changes.
Analysis of television news across Wales, Scotland, and England reveals over 70 per cent of political claims received no or limited examination, prompting calls for a rethink of due impartiality regulations.
The diplomat, who served as interim ambassador following Peter Mandelson’s removal, had been deputy head of mission since 2022 and played a key role in recent high-profile state visits.
First Lady Melania Trump highlights unanimous House vote and calls on Senators to advance legislation aimed at shielding foster children from partisan politics.
The National Audit Office has cautioned that the £38bn Sizewell C project faces significant uncertainty, with costs potentially exceeding benefits for UK households until at least 2064.
The White House confirmed the enactment of three distinct bills on Tuesday, modifying financial caps for investment companies, expanding protected land in Nevada and adjusting land entitlement protocols for an Alaska Native corporation.
The contest is viewed as a strategic precursor to a potential leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, amid growing calls from former Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford for a timetable for change.
Reform UK leader remains silent on whereabouts while internal party changes take place ahead of the Makerfield byelection.