politics
Huge tax cuts not currently realistic, Farage says
The Reform UK leader rows back on his party’s previous promise to deliver £90bn of tax cuts. Source link
Ex-Labour councillor in court over 'honeytrap' case
Oliver Steadman faces one count of blackmail and five communication offences. Source link
Conservative Party nearly ran out of money, says Badenoch
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says donors could have walked away following the party’s worst ever election defeat. Source link
Labour MPs back gambling tax to fight child poverty
Nearly a quarter of Labour MPs say increasing taxes could enable to the government to lift the two-child benefit cap. Source link
'HMRC stopped my child benefit after going on holiday'
Ellen and Kevin Edwards were accused of leaving their son in Cyprus after a family holiday. Source link
Panorama
Panorama investigates the ‘PayPal Mafia’ and their influence on Trump’s rise to president. Source link
Reform UK councillor defects to the Conservatives
James Buchan says Reform UK lacks experience and ambition and made him feel “uncomfortable”. Source link
Security concerns over system at heart of digital ID
The government is facing questions over whether One Login can be trusted to keep people’s personal data secure. Source link
No free bus passes for under 22s, says government
The Commons Transport Committee recommended scrapping bus fares for young people in August. Source link
Reeves rebuked by PM over 'regrettable' rental confusion but faces no further action
The chancellor has apologised for the failure to obtain the correct licence when renting out her family home. Source link