Politics

Figures show 31% of age-disputed cases under the 'one in, one out' scheme were assessed as minors, with concerns raised over excessive detention periods and poor health screening.

Analysis by Politico reveals the Reform UK leader is the only candidate utilising paid social media features to counter joke candidate Count Binface

The longest ballot in UK electoral history features Reform UK leader alongside novelty candidates, while Labour, Conservatives and Liberal Democrats withdraw from the contest.

Yvette Cooper alleges she was sidelined during the May 2025 immigration white paper launch and contrasts Keir Starmer’s approach with Andy Burnham’s collegiate method.

Officials are assessing the feasibility of diverting male remand and short-term prisoners from Category B reception jails to alternative sites, provided security measures are enhanced.

Nurses collapse in hospitals and care homes as temperatures soar, exposing gaps in government preparedness for a changing climate

Politicians and broadcasters attend private requiem mass in Devon as police secure grounds; Nigel Farage absent to avoid distraction

The government will consider restricting disposable barbecues in public spaces, marking a potential pivot from previous stances that relied on product safety rules and local council powers.

Bridget Phillipson and crossbench critics label legal action against The Guardian a chilling attempt to silence journalists investigating Reform UK funding and suspicious transactions referred to the National Crime Agency.

With nearly three-quarters of England and all of Wales in drought, the government convenes its second emergency climate meeting this year to coordinate responses for emergency services and agricultural sectors.

Environmental campaigners and the Fire Brigades Union warn of systemic unpreparedness as Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to address ecological restoration and equipment shortages.

Chief Inspector of Probation expresses doubt over autumn rollout as police leaders unite against the programme and union strike action looms.

The Met Office issues amber warning for extreme heat while Southern Water seeks rare drought restrictions in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With major parties absent, the byelection centres on Nigel Farage’s return and his primary opponent, the electoral avatar Count Binface, amidst a field of 34 candidates.

New directive for England and Wales forces comes amid data showing low uptake of unpaid leave weeks and growing pressure for military and civilian sector reforms

Repeated extreme temperatures have driven lost output to £4.4bn by July, with calls for maximum working temperature limits and urban redesign gaining traction among policymakers and unions.

The Swedish Migration Court of Appeals has upheld a decision to deport a 74-year-old British national, citing state interests in immigration control despite his advanced dementia and long-term residence.

The former MP’s resignation is framed as a protest against financial investigations, but the resulting ballot is three feet long and set against a backdrop of severe local economic hardship.

Critics label the move an abuse of process designed to intimidate journalists and deflect scrutiny from financial transactions referred to the NCA.

Ministers consider deporting foreign offenders, releasing female inmates and reviewing indefinite sentences to ensure PC Andrew Harper’s killers serve full terms

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces operational headwinds as probation staff vote to strike, undermining the Ministry of Justice’s capacity to manage the expanded early release scheme.

Research indicates that while voters agree on hard work and fair play as core British traits, optimism is low and immigration remains a source of deep societal split.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s commitment to eradicate rough sleeping faces scrutiny as nearly one in six ex-offenders leave jail without accommodation, driving reoffending rates.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has instructed the justice secretary to present revised prisoner early release proposals to parliament in September, marking a significant shift from previous warnings about prison capacity risks.

Government faces pressure to amend Sentencing Act provisions after initial Downing Street refusal to single out offenders

Federal agencies including the Bureau of Land Management and the US Forest Service are directed to increase recreational shooting opportunities, while the Department of Justice updates firearm regulations to reduce burdens on law-abiding owners.

Arron Banks faces calls to disclose the full extent of his monitoring of reporters after admitting to hiring an intelligence firm to examine a Sunday Times editor.

Officials caution that carving out an exception for PC Andrew Harper’s murderers would delay 500 other releases and risk prison overflow by November.

Government considers exempting manslaughter offenders from Sentencing Act reforms, though legal and logistical hurdles remain significant.

Inquest finds HM Treasury breached its own human resources policy and Acas guidelines by denying 26-year-old Chloe Moffat standard safeguards during informal proceedings.

Campaign group We Own It and MP Andy Burnham demand government intervention as utility faces scrutiny over executive remuneration while banned from performance bonuses.

The Labour Party has dismissed Reform UK’s deportation proposals as lacking substance, while Green Party leader Zack Polanski accuses the government of gross negligence amid rising mortality from extreme weather.

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated travel advice against all but essential travel to the region, as diplomatic efforts struggle to secure the release of detained citizens amidst a severe political crisis.

Andy Burnham apologises for slow response to calling for a ceasefire, though stops short of using the term genocide to describe events on the ground.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces mounting pressure to address cost-of-living concerns as wholesale energy costs rise amid Middle East hostilities.

New measures banning fake discounts and accelerating subscription cancellation rights are expected to save consumers £400m annually, marking the start of a broader government intervention strategy.

The former Middle East minister, one of the first from the 2024 intake to reach the cabinet, outlines a strategy focused on security, defence, and economic ties to support domestic cost-of-living goals.

The new UK cabinet minister for EU reset talks says the Burnham administration aims for a more ambitious relationship with Brussels, with a summit now expected in October.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has formally directed Westminster Council to withdraw a controversial draft policy that sought to ban new pubs and bars in Soho and the West End, citing a need to prioritise economic growth over resident complaints.

The stunt occurs against the backdrop of a suspended parliamentary standards investigation into Farage’s receipt of a £5m gift, with all main Westminster parties boycotting the contest.

Experts warn overseas actors are exploiting civil disorder to amplify divisive narratives, with US-based commentators driving the most-read content.

The government’s new strategy to reconnect with the public includes pro-consumer measures and high street revitalisation, though critics dismiss the initiative as political posturing.

Nicola Sturgeon says she will not visit Peter Murrell in prison, describing herself as a “mug” for worrying about his wellbeing while he concealed months of plea negotiations.