A first-phase deal between a militant group and a nation’s military has been reached, setting out staged hostage releases, expanded aid access to the region and further talks aimed at a longer-term arrangement.
Ministers will overhaul alcohol licensing to drive growth, extending opening hours for pubs and clubs and simplifying rules for the night-time economy while health and policing experts warn of increased disorder and harm.
Robert Jenrick faces cross-party criticism for remarks during a visit to a Birmingham area, with opponents warning they risk stoking division while he says he was highlighting a lack of integration rather than skin colour or faith.
RCN warns Labour’s proposed visa changes—doubling the wait for indefinite leave to remain and limiting family benefits—could deter overseas nurses, exacerbating NHS staffing gaps and risking care standards.
Civil liberty groups have raised concerns over the home secretary’s plan to expand police powers to curb mass demonstrations, saying proposals allowing officers to impose tougher conditions based on the cumulative impact of protests risk chilling lawful dissent while ministers argue the changes are needed for public order and community safety.
A company connected to Michelle Mone has been instructed to repay £122 million after a court found large numbers of surgical gowns supplied under a government contract were unusable.
Keir Starmer has stated that Britain is at a pivotal moment, urging the country to choose a path of unity and decency over division as he sharply criticised Nigel Farage during his speech.
Keir Starmer will argue that economic growth is essential to uniting the country and overcoming social and political division, advocating that every community benefits when the economy is strong.
