politics
No free bus passes for under 22s, says government
The Commons Transport Committee recommended scrapping bus fares for young people in August. Source link
Reeves rebuked by PM over 'regrettable' rental confusion but faces no further action
The chancellor has apologised for the failure to obtain the correct licence when renting out her family home. Source link
'Rude' councillor urged to apologise to officers
A standards committee concludes Patrick Kittererick’s behaviour breached the code of conduct. Source link
Birmingham was not bankrupt in 2023, say experts
In a letter to the government, signatories claim figures used were “materially misstated”. Source link
UK pledges £4m to clear land mines to help flow of aid in Gaza
It will allow a UN body to clear land mines and allow the safe passage of aid to Palestinians. Source link
Farage 'sad' as constituency village named most deprived
The Reform MP reacts after the Essex neighbourhood topped the ranking for the most deprived. Source link
PM given 'new information' on Reeves' rental arrangements
No 10 says the information has “come to light” after a review of emails sent and received by Rachel Reeves’ husband. Source link
Police investigate alleged racial abuse of Green deputy leader
Mothin Ali claims a “racist thug” threatened to “smash my head in” at a London train station. Source link
Chancellor Apologises For Breaking House Rules
Rachel Reeves apologises for unlawfully renting out her family home without a licence Source link
Sack Reeves if she raises taxes in Budget, Badenoch tells PM
The Conservative leader says the chancellor is “gearing up to impose more punishing tax hikes”. Source link