Politics
Humza Yousaf says his mother-in-law is living through ‘torture’ in Gaza
The First Minister urged the UK Government to demand the Rafah border crossing be opened, saying the situation is getting desperate.
Where did all the money go?
A new weekly dossier putting a permanent spotlight on government spending.
Sir Keir Starmer vows to put party politics aside to make UK a leader in green steel
The Labour leader made the vow as the industry faces painful job cuts as part of the drive to lower emissions.
Dame Maureen Lipman says artists should feel shame for stance on Gaza
Actors have urged for there to be humanitarian support in Gaza.
Doubts cast over Tory MP’s claims that her office is ‘besieged’ by asylum seekers
Jill Mortimer has been accused of making misleading statements this week, after she rallied against asylum seekers in Hartlepool.
Sunak submits plans for fence around his home
Planning documents submitted to North Yorkshire Council say the fence would not cause harm ‘in heritage terms’.
Steve Coogan condemns ‘horrific’ Hamas attacks as he defends Gaza support letter
The letter calls for an ‘an immediate ceasefire and the opening of Gaza’s crossings to allow humanitarian aid to enter unhindered’.
‘It shows how far we’ve plummeted’ – Farage claims he’ll lead Tories by 2026
How the mighty have fallen. With the Tories in disarray, it seems that Nigel Farage has sensed an opportunity like no other.
Swiss go to polls, with right-wing populists and Socialists set for rebound
The general election is for the 200-seat lower house, known as the National Council, and the 46-seat Council of States, the upper house.