politics

Chancellor hints there will not be more support for other hospitality businesses to soften the impact of rate rises. Source link

Some are beginning to wonder whether it is worth defending government policies, writes Matt Chorley. Source link

Redditch Borough Council votes in favour of delaying May elections. Source link

The government dropping the digital ID scheme’s mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC’s political editor. Source link

The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield. Source link

There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID. Source link

There were heated exchanges in the Senedd as party leaders sketched out their election campaigns. Source link

The new body is part of the White House’s 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas. Source link

The government insists no decision has been made as MPs on all sides warn of a threat to national security. Source link

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also says the government will implement “full and further sanctions” against Iran. Source link