23 h. ago Send spending could outstrip spending by Ministry of Justice by 2029 – IFS

The Institute for Fiscal Studies warned there is a risk that increases in spending on children will be followed by higher spending on young adults.

Politics

30 h. ago UK government owes children apology for damaging Covid errors, inquiry hears

Children’s commissioner during pandemic says long lockdowns caused explosion in vulnerability among youngThe government should apologise to children for the damaging mistakes and policy errors it committed during the pandemic, the former children’s commissioner for England has told the Covid-19 inquiry.Giving evidence to the inquiry’s public hearing on Thursday, Anne Longfield said a “doom loop” of fatalism among ministers meant the government failed to do more to help children. She argued that the prolonged lockdowns and school closures were responsible for the explosion in mental health, welfare and behaviour difficulties still being experienced by children and young people. Continue reading...

Politics

34 h. ago Organisers call for sixth night of protest as Morocco death toll rises to three

Prime minister praises security response and says government is ready for talksMorocco’s prime minister, Aziz Akhannouch, has praised the security force reaction to protests over corruption and public spending and said the government was ready for talks, as organisers called for a sixth night of protests.In a statement, Akhannouch said the death toll in the protests had risen to three. Continue reading...

Events

38 h. ago Scotland will remain UK energy powerhouse under Labour Government

In an article for the Record, Labour Minister Michael Shanks said the UK Government is using energy policy to help local communities.

Politics

47 h. ago Starmer: No ‘golden ticket’ to UK as refugees will have to earn right to stay

New applications to the existing refugee family reunion route have been suspended since September.

Events

49 h. ago Starmer to discuss plans for refugees to ‘earn’ right to settle at EPC summit

The Government suspended new applications to the existing refugee family reunion route in September.

Politics

55 h. ago Support for digital ID plummets after Starmer announces policy

More In Common polling showed net support for the scheme had dropped from plus 35% in June to minus 14% over the weekend.

Events

60 h. ago Starmer suggests rethink on benefits for people with mental health illnesses

The Prime Minister said he was concerned that people on benefits in their 20s could end up in a life of welfare dependence.

Science

60 h. ago New Scottish Government guidance bans trans women from female toilets

Government ministers have also written to health boards reminding them of the importance of following the law.

Politics

64 h. ago Starmer to refine international law stance in bid to tackle mass migration

The Prime Minister said ‘we need to look again at the interpretation’ of how UK courts apply various international laws.

Society

3 d. ago Government to scrap target for 50% of young people to go to university

Sir Keir Starmer said he wants to promote a ‘gold standard apprenticeship’.

Politics

4 d. ago Burnham opposes digital ID and defends economic agenda amid Government criticism

The Greater Manchester Mayor said ‘not now’ when asked if he was in favour of rolling out the identity system.

Politics

4 d. ago Postwar Gaza authority potentially led by Tony Blair ‘would sideline Palestinians’

Draft plan’s critics say it hands power to international figures and splits Gaza from Palestinian Authority in West BankA plan for a postwar Gaza governing authority potentially headed by the former UK prime minister Tony Blair would sideline key Palestinian political figures, while giving significant authority to its chair on most key issues, according to a leaked confidential proposal.The 21-page draft document, seen by the Guardian and Haaretz in Israel, envisions the governance and reconstruction of postwar Gaza being led by international officials, with Palestinians relegated to subsidiary roles. It also proposes a Gaza investment promotion and economic development authority involving “public-private partnerships and blended finance instruments” aimed at delivering “commercially viable returns” for investors. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Mark Drakeford calls for creation of fund so Wales can benefit from Crown Estate wealth

After the UK Government said no to devolving the crown estate, the former First Minister has backed the creation of a fund which could see Welsh people profit from offshore wind

Economics

5 d. ago We asked people in Swansea if they approved of mandatory digital IDs

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Government has announced the plan for digital IDs as part of efforts to crack down on people working illegally in the UK

Politics

5 d. ago Digital ID will tackle illegal working and deter migrants, Starmer insists

The Prime Minister has set out plans to introduce a new ID system by the end of the current parliamentary term.

Events

6 d. ago Royal British Legion calls for Starmer to fulfil forces covenant pledge

The leading military charity has written to the Prime Minister, urging him to fulfil a pledge to place the Armed Forces Covenant in law.

Politics

6 d. ago Petition against digital ID cards tops 1.5 million signatures

Sir Keir Starmer announced on Friday that the Government would introduce a new ID system by 2029.

Economics

7 d. ago Digital ID could form ‘bedrock of modern state’, says senior Starmer aide

Darren Jones, chief secretary to the Prime Minister, said the proposal could lead to ‘exciting’ public service reform.

Politics

7 d. ago Digital IDs will be mandatory to work in UK, Keir Starmer says

The move has sparked criticism with accusations it is a ‘gimmick’ that will not stop small boats crossings.

Politics