politics
Crypto donations to UK parties to be banned
Ministers are also capping donations of British citizens living abroad, in response to a review. Source link
Council tax bills in England to rise in April – see how yours compares
It will rise by 4.9% on average across England from next month, new figures show. Source link
Streeting queries police dropping McSweeney phone theft inquiry
Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney quit last month over his role in vetting. Source link
Ex-justice minister pleads guilty to possessing illegal drugs
Crispin Blunt was found with GBL, a sedative, cannabis and crystal meth at his Surrey home. Source link
Reporter Reads
As patients struggle to find NHS dentists, Labour has a plan. But will it work? Source link
Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact. Source link
Reform candidate suspended over Jewish group comments
Chris Parry was suspended “pending investigation” after a series of social media posts. Source link
Is there an election in my area?
Elections are taking place across the country in May. Use our postcode lookup to find out if there are elections where you live. Source link
Why the 7 May elections matter
BBC’s Chris Mason explains what’s at stake in the upcoming elections across the UK. Source link
Sturgeon denies 'obsession' with gender reforms when Scotland's first minister
The ex-SNP leader, who is stepping down from Holyrood this week, has defended her support for the trans community. Source link