Labour councillor quits party in transgender row
Zoe Hughes opposes a ban on puberty blockers but the government says children’s welfare comes first....
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Mayor argues case for takeover of train company
Labour’s Kim McGuinness believes regional elected mayors could improve Northern’s performance....
Post Office scandal: MPs call for financial penalty for slow payouts
The business and trade select committee says the schemes are so poorly designed, the application process is like a second trial....
Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come
The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem’s price cap....
Sadiq Khan knighthood prompts Conservative criticism
Politicians joining Sir Sadiq on the New Year Honours list include Emily Thornbury and Andy Street....
Blair was urged not to let in new EU workers too quickly, files reveal
Newly-released files show ministers had concerns about more workers coming to the UK when the EU expanded....
England’s largest council backs remote meetings plan
North Yorkshire Council says attending remotely would save time, money and reduce its carbon footprint....
Downing Street visitors’ books made public for first time
Only very special guests were invited to sign – some left detailed and personal messages....
UK and EU look to 2025 for reset, but with little room for trade-offs
Sir Keir Starmer is invited to an EU summit in February – the first of its type since the Brexit negotiations....
Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth
The prime minister writes to regulators including Ofgem and Ofwat for ideas to boost economic growth....