Politics
Dame Priti Patel asks Chancellor to ‘scrap tourism tax’ in upcoming Budget
Dame Priti said the move would ‘give businesses a real boost’.
Chris Packham cleared to challenge Government’s net zero rollback in court
A judge will decide whether it was lawful for ministers to decide to water down the policies, with a hearing to take place later this year.
Mother loses infant twins and husband in Israeli air strike
Rania Abu Anza gave birth in October after 10 years of fertility issues.
Hunt says extra free childcare offer ‘on track’ but refuses to offer guarantee
The first stage of the rollout of 30 hours of free childcare a week is due next month, with working parents of two-year-olds able to access 15 hours.
Tories ‘have done a U-turn’ on vow to ring-fence vehicle tax for road projects
The Treasury told the PA news agency that revenue from vehicle excise duty goes into a general pot of tax receipts.
Line being crossed with intimidatory pro-Palestine protests says Jeremy Hunt
Jeremy Hunt said some Jewish people were fearful to leave their homes during the demonstrations.
Post Office scandal victim calls for compensation at Brit Awards
Jo Hamilton was joined on stage by actress Monica Dolan, who portrayed her in ITV’s hit series Mr Bates vs The Post Office.
SNP should re-examine withdrawing MPs from Westminster – depute leader
The party was unable to vote on its motion calling for a Gaza ceasefire after angry scenes in the House of Commons.
Seven-year-old girl drowns in English Channel crossing, officials say
The boat was carrying 16 migrants including the girl’s siblings and pregnant mother when it capsized on March 3, local authority Prefet du Nord said.