Politics
Subpostmasters step closer to ‘hard-won exoneration’ after MPs back law change
The Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill received an unopposed third reading on Monday.
Officials say Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill at least 22 people including baby
Six women and five children were killed as Israel in the strikes.
Minister refuses to say which conditions no longer qualify for benefits under reforms
In a statement to the Commons, Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride set out plans to overhaul the way disability benefits work.
‘Horrendous and chaotic’ Post Brexit border checks will increase food prices, ministers hear
Goods from Britain have faced EU controls since it left the bloc’s single market at the start of 2021.
If 300 people are sent to Rwanda it would cost £2 million per person
“It will cost the UK Government £570m to send 300 people to Rwanda. That’s almost £2m per person.”
It would be ‘insane’ to consider putting UK soldiers in Gaza, say Tory MPs
Reports have suggested British personnel could help land humanitarian supplies from a temporary pier.
Couple quit teaching jobs to begin their own ‘anti-woke’ school
“It’s just going back to traditional American values.”
Local elections always difficult for incumbents, says Sunak
The Conservatives face a possible drubbing at Thursday’s local elections, which Rishi Sunak insisted were ‘always challenging’ for incumbents.
John Swinney: From ousted leader to the cusp of the top job
Mr Swinney served as SNP leader from 2000 to 2004 and in a raft of Cabinet posts after that.