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Standards commissioner: Consider sanctioning rule-breaking MPs through pensions
The parliamentary commissioner for standards was quizzed about MPs who break the rules and quit before receiving their punishment.
Borrowers face £360 monthly mortgage jump as Lloyds braces for loan losses
The banking group revealed its half-year profit increased by more than a fifth compared with last year.
Ticket office closures consultation extended by five weeks after public backlash
The Rail Delivery Group said train operators have listened to feedback and are extending the consultation until September 1.
MPs write to The S*n over Huw Edwards coverage and Dan Wootton investigation
"I'm sure you'll recognise how important it is for the public to have confidence in a newspaper’s editorial standards..."
Government help for renters in stark contrast to homeowner support, PM told
An open letter signed by groups including Shelter, The Big Issue founder Lord Bird and Citizens Advice has been written to Rishi Sunak.
Test ‘refugee visa’ to curb Channel crossings, urges charity
The idea is one of a series put forward by the Refugee Council.
Rishi Sunak slammed for ‘desperate’ attack on Labour over asylum policy
The Prime Minister accused Labour of siding with ‘criminal gangs’ for opposing the Government’s crackdown on illegal migrants.
Plans to cut back on police attending mental health callouts
Ministers said it is up to police forces in England and Wales along with healthcare boards to work out when and how to put the changes into place.
Tottenham owner Joe Lewis indicted in the US for ‘brazen insider trading scheme’
The billionaire bought a controlling stake in the club in 2001 for £22 million.