Andy Burnham should be allowed to stand as an MP, says Lisa Nandy.

In a significant intervention that has reignited internal Labour Party tensions, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has openly stated her belief that Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham should be permitted to…

Chris Mason: Reeves to set out principles on who might get energy bills support

For Rachel Reeves, the immediate challenge is to react in real-time to an unfolding economic shock. Her address to the Commons will specifically focus on the domestic impact of the…

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans for Adlington dropped

The proposal, spearheaded by developer Belport and unique in that it was not initiated by a local authority, had envisioned a large-scale housing development that would have fundamentally transformed the…

Plan to scrap most short jail terms comes into effect

In one of the most significant overhauls of sentencing policy in decades, most offenders in England and Wales who would previously have faced up to a year in jail are…

Ministers name seven areas where ‘new towns’ could be built

This latest announcement from the government follows a rigorous assessment process, which initially considered numerous proposals submitted by local authorities and developers. While seven sites have been given the green…

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump discuss need to reopen Hormuz Strait

The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime chokepoint between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, holds unparalleled strategic importance. It is, by all accounts, one of the world’s…

Towns to get £20m in new government Pride in Place funding boosts

The "Pride in Place" initiative represents a strategic shift in government funding, moving away from centralised decision-making towards a more grassroots approach. The core philosophy is to put resources directly…

Border security chief to step down after 18 months in the role

Martin Hewitt, the highly experienced former police chief appointed to spearhead the UK’s efforts against illegal migration, has announced his resignation from the Border Security Command after a tenure of…

Hillsborough law to be further delayed

The Hillsborough Law, often referred to as a "Duty of Candour" bill, seeks to impose a legal obligation on public bodies and officials to cooperate fully and truthfully with official…

No assessment Iran capable of striking London, Steve Reed says

Reed’s comments were a direct response to a highly publicized claim made by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday. The IDF had stated via social media that Tehran possessed…