9 h. ago BBC licence fee is unenforceable and unfair to women, says Culture Secretary

Lisa Nandy has previously she could be open to replacing the flat licence fee with a sliding scale.

Society

24 h. ago Challenge to Reform UK Lincolnshire mayor candidate is rejected

Dame Andrea Jenkyns, who served as a minister in the last Conservative government, is standing as Reform’s candidate in the Lincolnshire mayoralty.

Politics

30 h. ago UK ‘will not be defined by the past’ amid speculation on EU youth visa scheme

The Government has faced pressure from backbench MPs to agree a youth mobility scheme.

Politics

33 h. ago University of Dundee staff back strike action over threat to jobs

The institution is grappling with a £35 million deficit.

Events

44 h. ago Weedkiller ban could help swifts, starlings and toads thrive, says MP

Sian Berry warned that the Government had shown ‘worrying attitudes’ to nature ahead of a debate about banning toxic weedkillers.

Events

44 h. ago Thousands expected to line streets of London as Government reveals VE Day plans

A flypast by the Red Arrows is among the plans outlined to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Politics

44 h. ago Biomass power generators could be ‘marking own homework on sustainability’

The Public Accounts Committee said certification schemes aiming to ensure biomass has been sustainably sourced may not be strong enough.

Politics

47 h. ago Tories accuse Labour of lining up ‘crony’ to head new football regulator

Former journalist and media executive David Kogan is said to be a leading candidate.

Politics

50 h. ago Omagh families will be ‘satisfied’ by Irish Government steps

Last week, the Irish government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the inquiry investigating the blast.

Politics

51 h. ago ‘Headphone dodgers’ may not be able to afford £1,000 fines, says Badenoch

The Liberal Democrats have proposed steep fines for people playing music out loud from their phones on public transport.

Economics

52 h. ago 3p rise in free school meal funding will stretch school budgets, union warns

Government funding for free school meals offered to pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 will rise from £2.58 to £2.61 a meal in September.

Events

57 h. ago Number of school suspensions and exclusions in England has risen in a year

The rise comes amid warnings of challenging behaviour in classrooms following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Politics

62 h. ago Social media curfews could be imposed on children, says Technology Secretary

Peter Kyle said he was watching TikTok’s planned 10pm curfew for users under 16 ‘very carefully’.

Society

3 d. ago Introduce ‘practical solutions’ to make rivers clean and safe, Lib Dems urge

Environment spokesperson Tim Farron called for a new ‘Blue Flag status’ for rivers and chalk streams as part of a package to improve water quality.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Sword of Damocles’ driving vape changes, says Cancer Research chairman

Lord Stevens of Birmingham warned that there is ‘no health benefit’ if vape users become hooked on nicotine, when they have not previously smoked.

Politics

3 d. ago Ministers move to axe early public consultation phase for infrastructure schemes

Ministers insist that forthcoming amendments to flagship planning reforms will protect community input and boost the economy.

Politics

3 d. ago Plaid Cymru says Labour ‘abandoned’ Port Talbot steelworkers after Tata closure

Liz Saville Roberts says the Government does not know how many people have used a fund for retraining redundant workers.

Politics

3 d. ago Starmer urged to end benefit reassessments for those with learning disabilities

Sir Keir Starmer was questioned about personal independence payments at PMQs.

Politics

3 d. ago No 10 confident Chinese slave labour ban will not impact clean power 2030 plans

The change will ensure solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries must not contain materials suspected of being produced through slave labour.

Politics

3 d. ago What exactly is Elon Musk's role in the US Government and why is he stepping down from Doge?

The world’s richest man has already sparked several controversies in this advisory role, but has said his time in office may soon be up

Politics