Angela Rayner’s political future under threat after stamp duty admission
The housing secretary has admitted paying the wrong amount of tax on a house. That is pretty much the worst headline conceivable about any housing secretary, let alone Angela Rayner,…
Sandie Peggie raises further legal action against NHS Fife
BBC Sandie Peggie is claiming harassment and victimisation under the Equality Act A nurse who was suspended after an exchange with a trans doctor in a female changing room has…
Badenoch questions Starmer on borrowing costs
Kemi Badenoch questions the prime minister on rising UK borrowing costs. The Tory leader says former members of the monetary policy committee warn the UK is heading for an economic…
Met Police chief calls for law change after Graham Linehan arrest
The head of the Metropolitan Police has called on the government to “change or clarify” the law following the arrest of comedian Graham Linehan over posts he made online. The…
Luigi Mangione’s likeness used to model shirt on Shein
Fast-fashion giant Shein has launched an investigation after an image of Luigi Mangione – accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York last year – was used to…
Topshop plans return to High Street in John Lewis stores
Topshop will return to the High Street, five years after it closed all of its UK stores. The brand is going to be available in 32 John Lewis shops from…
Ed Sheeran announces Coventry and Manchester shows
Ed Sheeran has announced he will perform two shows in Coventry and Manchester as part of a run of European arena shows for his new album. The singer-songwriter will only…
Date announced for Caerphilly Senedd by-election after death of Hefin David
A by-election to fill the seat held by the late Labour Caerphilly politician Hefin David will be held next month. The Welsh Parliament confirmed that a vote will take place…
Melvyn Bragg steps down from BBC Radio 4’s In Our Time after 26 years
Melvyn Bragg has stepped down as host of BBC Radio 4’s In Our Time after 26 years. Lord Bragg has hosted more than 1,000 episodes of the discussion programme since…
Angela Rayner says she should have paid more tax on Hove flat
BBC Angela Rayner has admitted she should have paid more tax when she bought her flat in Hove, blaming inaccurate legal advice she received beforehand. The deputy prime minister said…