2 h. ago MPs push for Russian asset seizures as Government targets tech and diamond trade

Sanctions are ‘a powerful tool in our armoury’, Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty said.

Politics

3 h. ago More emergency measures to cut jail overcrowding before ‘zero capacity’ reached

Legislation to bring in the changes is expected to be introduced in the coming weeks.

Events

4 h. ago Driest spring in over 100 years continues as farmers hope for ‘meaningful’ rain

The Met Office said dry and warm conditions look set to persist through this week and into the weekend.

Politics

5 h. ago Nothing can ‘put right’ infected blood delay damage, minister says

More than 30,000 people in the UK were infected with viruses, including HIV and hepatitis C, after receiving contaminated blood.

Politics

6 h. ago Justice Secretary announces ‘record prison expansion’ to tackle overcrowding

Ms Mahmood also announced a shake-up of prison recall measures.

Events

6 h. ago Value of club culture not recognised in UK, says committee chairwoman

Dame Caroline said music is ‘our global superpower as a nation’.

Society

6 h. ago Care workers to strike for first time in decade in dispute over pay

Unison said a walkout over five days in different regions will begin in East Renfrewshire on May 29.

Economics

6 h. ago Belle and Sebastian singer Stuart Murdoch joins ME rally at Holyrood

The group ME Action Scotland is concerned new funding for the condition will not be allocated.

Politics

9 h. ago Justice Secretary to set out further plans to tackle prison overcrowding

A written statement is expected to be published by Shabana Mahmood on prison capacity on Wednesday.

Events

11 h. ago UK cannot afford ‘ostrich strategy’ as US withdraws from European defence – MP

Matt Western urged the Government on Wednesday to reassess the UK’s reliance on the US as it prepares to publish a new national security strategy.

Politics

16 h. ago Thousands of civil servants to be moved out of London as 11 Government offices in capital set to close

Some 12,000 civil service jobs will be moved out of London and 11 Government office buildings shut

Politics

22 h. ago Call for Government to ‘recognise and support’ electronic music and club culture

Dame Caroline Dinenage will call for support at an event at London’s Drumsheds venue.

Politics

22 h. ago Rape victims should have free access to court transcripts, says MP

Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Olney said some victims of rape and sexual assault had been charged up to £22,000 for the transcripts.

Events

22 h. ago Belle and Sebastian singer Stuart Murdoch to join ME rally at Holyrood

The group ME Action Scotland is concerned new funding for the condition will not be allocated.

Politics

25 h. ago Thousands of civil servants to be moved out of London as 11 Government offices set to close

Some 12,000 civil service jobs will be moved out of London and 11 Government office buildings shut

Politics

26 h. ago Government supports ‘controlled’ youth movement schemes, minister says

Ahead of the UK-EU summit next week, backbench Labour MPs pressed the Government to agree a youth mobility scheme.

Politics

29 h. ago Aid groups hit back over development minister’s ‘charity’ comments

Groups said they rejected Baroness Jenny Chapman’s description of aid during her appearance before the Commons International Development Committee.

Politics

30 h. ago Briton jailed ‘over tweet’ in Saudi Arabia is being failed by UK, say family

Ahmed al-Doush has been given a 10-year prison sentence reportedly over a social media post he wrote seven years ago.

Events

30 h. ago No plans to reintroduce freedom of movement or customs union, MPs told

Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says Labour will ‘deliver its manifesto’ rather than rejoining EU initiatives.

Politics

30 h. ago Calls for more support for nurses dealing with ‘human cost’ of opioid abuse

Nitazenes have caused a spike in drug-related deaths in recent years.

Economics