politics
Starmer dithering over defence spending, says Badenoch
The clash at PMQs comes amid a cabinet battle over how a military investment plan will be funded. Source link
Fly-tippers should face higher fines, Reform UK urges
The party also wants an annual “national action day” to help “rekindle civic pride”. Source link
'Not just offshore jobs': The issues facing voters in Aberdeen South
Voters head to the polls on 18 June as seven candidates stand in Aberdeen South. Source link
Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC
Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales. Source link
Unions snub Farage's invite to join Reform UK
The party leader says his “door is open” but the Unite union says he is “no friend of the workers”. Source link
British firms to be favoured in defence spending
The defence secretary says he wants to take an “unashamedly pro-Britain” approach when awarding contracts. Source link
Hidden camera found in government building
The complex is shared by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and the Home Office. Source link
Iranian group could be labelled national threat under proposed new law
The government is introducing the National Security (State Threats) Bill which could become law within weeks. Source link
All in the Mind
Do we experience feelings about politics differently in the body to everyday emotions? Source link
Legal equality duty for public services should be scrapped, says Badenoch
The Conservative leader will argue that the rules have become a “minefield that exposes almost every significant public decision to legal challenge”. Source link