politics
Chief prosecutor says top official would not call China an enemy
Stephen Parkinson sets out why the case against two alleged spies was dropped in a letter to MPs. Source link
Reeves refuses to rule out income tax rises in Budget
Chancellors rarely reveal tax plans before the Budget, but Reeves has softened her language on raising income tax. Source link
Who is giving evidence on the collapsed China spy trial?
A senior commons committee is looking at why the case collapsed just weeks before a trial was due to go ahead. Source link
Peer hints at Oasis Knebworth gigs then backtracks
Baroness Sharon Taylor says the band will play next July before rowing back on her claims. Source link
Criticism as council set to spend £75,000 on flags
The council says union jack flags will be flown in 82 locations in a bid to foster “community spirit”. Source link
Key China spy case witness removed 'enemy' from evidence under Tories
Security adviser Matthew Collins says the term “enemy” was removed from a draft statement in 2023. Source link
Green defectors become Your Party's first Scottish councillors
Dan Hutchison, Seonad Hoy and Leodhas Massie have become the first elected Your Party representatives in Scotland. Source link
Lib Dems secure two seats in council by-election
New councillor for Dunster Cara Strom says she wants local voices to be heard “loud and clear”. Source link
Prince Andrew paid by businessman tied to pension rip-off company
The King’s brother was paid thousands by a businessman linked to a wealth management firm which ripped off pension savers. Source link
Peer suspended for raising speeding fines with police chief
Baroness D’Souza sought to influence Met chief Sir Mark Rowley, a Lords report found. Source link