politics
UK and Norway form naval alliance to hunt Russian submarines
The partnership is designed to protect undersea cables, which Western officials say are increasingly under threat from Moscow. Source link
Henry Zeffman: Less than meets the eye to Starmer's words on Brexit
This week, the PM was trying to set the scene for what is to come on the UK-EU relationship, sources say. Source link
Crypto investor donates record £9m to Reform UK
The sum from Christopher Harborne is the largest ever single donation by a living person to a British political party. Source link
Are Scottish Labour on the brink of Westminster revolt?
The prime minister is set to visit Scotland later, but there are murmurings of discontent among his MPs. Source link
From Parliament to pantomime: Corbyn's festive crossover
Jeremy Corbyn makes a cameo as the Wizard of Oz‑lington, joking that life in Parliament has been the perfect rehearsal. Source link
New mayoral elections to be delayed in two areas of England
Sources say votes in Essex and the combined counties of Norfolk and Suffolk will now take place at a later date. Source link
New plans to expand police facial recognition
A new consultation aims to lead to new laws expanding the use of the technology to more police forces. Source link
Labour weighed backing assisted dying bill pre-election
A backbencher’s bill, that would legalise assisted dying for those with a terminal diagnoses, is currently going through Parliament. Source link
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnosis
The health secretary said the aim was to tackle a rising demand for services and the increased pressure on the NHS. Source link
Walescast Senedd debate
The debate comes as parties look ahead to next May’s Welsh Parliament election. Source link