Government not taking climate seriously – advisers
The government has made little progress in preparing the UK for rising temperatures, climate watchdog the CCC says....
Category : Politics
More Kneecap gigs cancelled amid ‘kill your MP’ controversy
A ticket site for the Irish rap band’s gigs in Hamburg, Berlin and Cologne confirms the summer shows are no longer going ahead....
Parties make final pitch ahead of local elections
Polls are being held for 23 councils, along with six mayoral contests and a by-election in Runcorn and Helsby....
Jenkyns at odds with Farage on special needs
The Reform leader has previously said there are too many SEND diagnoses for children....
Sex offenders to be denied asylum rights in new law
Asylum seekers placed on the sex offenders register will be denied the right to stay in the UK....
More local grooming inquiries expected – minister
The Conservatives said the local reviews would “not do” and repeated calls for a national investigation....
Milkshakes and lattes could be covered by sugar tax
The tax would be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes, under the plans....
Pylons ‘cheapest option’ – independent report
The government says it shows pylons make economic sense as a 100-mile cable route is planned....
Chris Mason: A wildly unpredictable local elections
The results of the ballots will mould the national political mood, our political editor writes....
No extra cash for higher pay deals, says Downing Street
Pay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% budgeted for by government....