9 h. ago Labour ignored education department plea to delay VAT on private school fees until new year so Government could net almost £1bn extra from families

Lawyers for the Government have told the High Court bringing forward the date by eight months would raise 'an additional revenue of over £900 million'.

Economics

11 h. ago Eljamel inquiry chairman will ‘listen to those whose voices have not been heard’

Lord Weir is chairing a public inquiry into former Dundee-based neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel who left dozens of patients with life-changing injuries.

Politics

15 h. ago Government failure to order public inquiry into Sean Brown murder ‘cannot stand’

The GAA official was murdered in 1997 by loyalists.

Events

33 h. ago Prison governor tells court she was ‘incredibly stupid’ but did nothing wrong

Kerri Pegg, 42, is alleged to have begun a relationship with convicted drug dealer Anthony Saunderson.

Events

38 h. ago Parts of Harry challenge over UK security arrangements to be held in private

Three judges said that ‘confidential facts’ in the case would be heard in private.

Events

39 h. ago UK Government taken to court over 'plans to massively increase number of flights'

A case against the UK Government has been taken to court this week, for its plans to massively increase the number of flights from the UK under the controversial Jet Zero Strategy

Politics

52 h. ago Musk’s X asks Supreme Court to shield users from US government

Billionaire backs case brought by Coinbase client whose data was surrendered to authorities

Politics

59 h. ago French justice minister urges prompt appeal hearing for Le Pen – Europe live

Gérald Darmanin stresses court timelines are outside government control as PM admits he has questions over immediate public office bansLe Pen ban is ‘political and partisan’, says French far-right party’s presidentIn Kyiv, Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha has offered an update on the talks with the United States over a new minerals deal.Sybiha told a press conference held with his Lithuanian counterpart, Kestutis Budrys, that one round of consultations had already taken place and that an agreement providing for a strong American business presence in Ukraine would contribute to his country’s security infrastructure, Reuters reported. Continue reading...

Politics

59 h. ago Children challenge government in High Court over 'unprecedented' VAT hike on private schools

The Government is fighting a judicial review over its controversial policy to make private schools pay VAT on fees

Politics

62 h. ago India’s top court raps state government over ‘inhuman’ bulldozer demolitions

Amnesty International says demolition drives ‘discriminatorily target’ minority Muslims

Politics

3 d. ago Children put at ‘unnecessary risk’ under proposals to overhaul mental health law

Baroness Berridge called for greater safeguards to be put in place for children experiencing mental illness.

Society

3 d. ago Trump's worldwide tariff threats spark global stock market tailspin: Shares slump over fears trade war will lead to recession

Trump is due to receive tariff recommendations on Tuesday and has promised to unveil a massive tariff plan on Wednesday, dubbed 'Liberation Day'

Economics

6 d. ago Appeals court clears way for DOGE to keep operating at USAID

A federal appeals court has lifted an order blocking Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from further cuts at the U.S. Agency for International Development

Events

6 d. ago Female prison governor, 42, 'was in a relationship' with drug

Kerri Pegg, 42, described at Preston Crown Court as 'petite, blonde and bubbly', was gifted a Mercedes car by Anthony Saunderson, who used the name Jesse Pinkman, a meth dealer in TV show Breaking Bad.

Events

7 d. ago Hugo boss flip flops and toothbrush carrying drugs boss's DNA were found at home of female prison governor he was having fling with after she signed off his release, court hears

Anthony Saunderson, who used the name Jesse Pinkman, a meth dealer in the TV show Breaking Bad , is accused of having a relationship with 'petite, blonde and bubbly' Kerri Pegg, 42.

Events

7 d. ago Israel parliament defies protests to pass law tightening grip over judges

Opposition parties say political control of appointments will make judges subject to politicians and undermine democracyIsrael’s parliament has passed a law expanding elected officials’ power to appoint judges, in defiance of a years-long protest against Benjamin Netanyahu’s attempts to drive through judicial changes.The approval of the bill, which opposition parties say will make judges subject to the will of politicians, comes as Netanyahu’s government is locked in a standoff with the supreme court over its attempts to dismiss the attorney general, Gali Baharav-Miara and Ronen Bar, the head of the internal security agency. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago 'Rising star' female prison governor, 42, had relationship with drug dealer who bought her a Mercedes after she released him on licence, court told

Rising star Kerri Pegg, 42,'didn't play by the rules' and while governor at HMP Kirkham in Lancashire began a relationship with an inmate Anthony Saunderson, it is alleged.

Events

8 d. ago Prison governor had relationship with drug dealer inmate, court hears

Kerri Pegg, a governor at HMP Kirkham, denies misconduct and possession of criminal property.

Events

9 d. ago Pentagon warned of Russian Signal hacker infiltration after massive war plans bungle

Trump administration officials — including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth — included journalist in group chat on app discussing secret military plans

Events

9 d. ago Trump officials shared Yemen strike plans with journalist in massive group chat security blunder

The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg was invited to the app Signal group which included National Security Adviser Michael Waltz and Vice-President JD Vance

Politics