politics
Reform candidate quits Senedd election after appearing to do Nazi salute
Corey Edwards and party leader Nigel Farage suggested he had been imitating Fawlty Towers character Basil Fawlty. Source link
Reform councillor suspended following racism row
Reform UK confirms the suspension of Lynn Dean and says an investigation is forthcoming. Source link
Assisted dying bill will not now become law, say both sides
The House of Lords are continuing to debate the proposals but there is not enough time to complete all the stages in the current parliamentary session. Source link
Vital paperwork for grooming gangs inquiry may be lost, says MP
An independent inquiry into child sexual abuse by grooming gangs is about to begin its work. Source link
Marco Rubio meets G7 counterparts amid Iran war
It is the secretary of state’s first foreign trip since the conflict began last month. Source link
Two hereditary peers allowed to keep ceremonial roles
The Duke of Norfolk and Lord Carrington won the concession due to their role in organising state occasions. Source link
Screen time for under-fives should be limited to one hour a day, parents told
New government guidance suggests avoiding fast-paced children’s content and sharing screen time where possible. Source link
Mandelson personal phone messages requested for files release
Officials are set to publish more documents related to his appointment as UK ambassador to the US – but have so far only had access to the peer’s work phone. Source link
Will the UK ban social media for under 16s?
As a US trial finds Meta and Google intentionally built addictive social media platforms, will the UK change its rules? Source link
Farage backs election candidate appearing to do Nazi salute in photo
Farage says he would not approve of the picture but would not kick him out of the party. Source link