politics
Code breach probe over justice secretary's grooming gang comments
Angela Constance has been accused of misrepresenting Prof Alexis Jay’s position on public inquiries into child sexual abuse and exploitation. Source link
Scrap non-crime hate incidents, police leaders to recommend
College of Policing chair says a “sensible” new approach is needed, focused on the most serious incidents. Source link
English councils warned against adopting four-day week
Local Government Secretary Steve Reed has told council leaders to not introduce four-day working weeks. Source link
Plymouth elections go ahead but Exeter undecided
Elections due to be held in Exeter in May could still be cancelled. Source link
Ex-BNP leader Nick Griffin accused of stirring up racial hatred with cartoon
Nick Griffin appeared in court via video link in a private prosecution by the Campaign Against Antisemitism. Source link
Lib Dems write to human rights watchdog over election delays
The government has indicated it would postpone elections if requested by local authorities. Source link
UK lacks 'coherent' social mobility plan, top government adviser says
The chair of the Social Mobility Commission has called on the prime minister to set out a clearer strategy. Source link
Puppy farm ban promised by animal welfare strategy
The government promises its animal welfare strategy will bring “the biggest reforms in a generation”. Source link
King's Foundation chair and nominee peer admits 'misleading' doctorate claim
Dame Ann Limb tells the Sunday Times she did not complete a doctorate previously listed on her CV. Source link
Labour MSP to quit Holyrood over links to sex offender
Pam Duncan-Glancy stood down as the party’s education spokeswoman earlier this month after admitting a “serious error of judgement”. Source link