politics
Government set to miss 1.5m target, housebuilders warn
Housebuilders tell the government’s budget watchdog the new homes target for England is too optimistic. Source link
Backlash over plans to house 300 asylum seekers at Inverness barracks
Highland Council and the Scottish government are questioning the use of the military base in Inverness. Source link
Home Office has struggled to deal with crises, says Mahmood
The home secretary speaks to the BBC while overseeing a police operation in south London aimed at tackling illegal working. Source link
Phillipson accuses Reform of 'Victorian era' plan
Bridget Phillipson responds to a Reform council’s plea over the distances pupils walk to school. Source link
Expulsions 'a sorry state of affairs', Reform KCC leader
Several members of the Reform-run council were expelled over a leaked video of an online meeting. Source link
What are the government's options on asylum seeker accommodation?
Where to put asylum seekers has become one of the fiercest topics of political debate since last year’s general election. Source link
Chris Mason: As crises pile up, can the Home Office be fixed
The government confronts a cluster of catastrophes, all linked to small boat crossings. Source link
Key figures at odds over collapse of China spy case
A parliamentary committee hears evidence about why the case against two men accused for spying for China was dropped. Source link
Renters' Rights Bill becomes law – here's what it means for you
Sweeping new rules for renting in England receive royal assent – so what is changing? Source link
Farage has questions to answer over MP's 'racist' remarks, PM says
Reform MP Sarah Pochin apologised after complaining about adverts being “full” of black and Asian people. Source link