14 h. ago Justice Secretary ‘considering all her options’ on Sentencing Council – minister

The Government is set to introduce a law change in Parliament to override the new guidance for judges.

Politics

7 d. ago Labour Government could axe free period products in schools as part of 'austerity' drive

Labour Ministers are also considering an end to free school meals for some infants as part of the cost-saving plan.

Politics

1 week ago Minister says jobless youths should consider joining up and serving in the Armed Forces to cut unemployment amid benefit crackdown

Liz Kendall said she 'absolutely agrees' with calls to ensure more young people join the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and British Army.

Politics

2 w. ago Nuked Blood: Minister considers mass declassification of secret papers

Campaigners are seeking the release of records about the medical monitoring of troops during radiation experiments in the Cold War, after minister admits reviewing them is a "gargantuan" task

Politics

2 w. ago Antarctic researcher accuses colleague of death threat and assault

South African minister ‘considering options’ after plea for help from member of team on remote baseA member of a South African research team on a remote Antarctic base has accused a colleague of physical assault and making a death threat, pleading for “immediate action” to be taken.The accusations were made in an email sent from the base that was shared with the South African newspaper the Sunday Times. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago MP demands government release secret Nuked Blood documents uncovered by the Mirror

The government has been urged to publish 370 documents about blood testing of troops during nuclear weapons trials, after the Mirror uncovered evidence Parliament was misled

Politics

3 w. ago NUKED BLOOD: Secret records hidden from ministers and Parliament

Officials have blamed a filing error for not revealing the existence of hundreds of documents about medical monitoring of troops during radiation experiments

Politics

3 w. ago Russia sends chilling WW3 warning to UK vowing to 'fertilise soil with British blood'

A leading pro-Putin politician has mocked Sir Keir Starmer for seeking to be a “cool British prime minister” by considering sending troops to Ukraine as World War 3 tensions rise

Events

4 w. ago Toughen UK worker rights bill to curb ‘rogue employers’, MPs say

Recommendations by parliamentarians come as ministers consider amendments to flagship legislation

Economics