politics
Housing secretary says 'job on the line' over 1.5m housing target
Housing secretary tells BBC Panorama widespread scepticism will make hitting target “all the sweeter”. Source link
Betfred says all its shops may close if Reeves hikes gambling tax
The company’s co-founder says it would be forced to close all its sites, putting 7,500 jobs at risk, if gambling taxes go up. Source link
Home Office told last week of potential Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban, police unit says
The Israeli club’s supporters will not be allowed to attend the Europa League game over safety concerns. Source link
Is the Scottish government softening on oil and gas?
Has John Swinney shifted the Scottish government away from a “presumption against” new oil and gas? Source link
The controversy over the collapsed China spy case explained
The government is facing questions about why the case collapsed just weeks before a trial was due to go ahead. Source link
Confused about the China spy row? This will help (a bit)
The BBC’s Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains the controversy over the collapsed China spy case. Source link
'Whose side are you on?' MP attacks government over China spy case
Tom Tugendhat accuses government of inaction over China spy case into former researcher. Source link
Digesting the key segments and changes in China documents
Both this government and its Conservative predecessor had deep worries about Chinese espionage, writes the BBC’s political editor. Source link
The real problem with Britain's asylum hotels – and the woman with a bold plan to solve it
Instead of using private contractors to provide hotel rooms to asylum seekers, could paying councils to buy more properties be the solution? Source link
Your Voice, Your Vote: Caerphilly
Join Nick Servini and a live studio audience ahead of the Caerphilly Senedd by-election. Source link