politics
Irish PM boxes clever as Trump doubles down on Starmer 'disappointment'
BBC News NI political editor Enda McClafferty looks at how Micheál Martin fared against Donald Trump during their St Patrick’s Day meeting. Source link
Angela Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculation
The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour’s direction and policies – but she did not have to. Source link
Rayner warns immigration reforms risk being 'un-British'
Most migrant workers will have to wait longer to qualify for permanent residence under the government’s proposals. Source link
Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate
Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals. Source link
Zelensky calls for Trump and Starmer to meet and find common ground
In an exclusive interview with the BBC after talks with Starmer, the Ukrainian president says the pair should meet to “re-load the relationship”. Source link
Ministers still wrangling over delayed defence investment plan
MPs ask defence bosses why a vital investment plan promised before Christmas is still on hold. Source link
Reform UK council leader narrowly survives no confidence vote
Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch holds on after predicting he would win the vote. Source link
Unite fined £265k for 'slow walk' bin strike protests
A judge rules the union repeatedly breached an injunction preventing the blocking of waste vehicles. Source link
Reform council leader survives no confidence vote
Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch has survived after 27 councillors supported him. Source link
Zelensky to visit Starmer to sign new Ukraine-UK defence pact
Downing Street says the agreement bring together “Ukrainian expertise and the UK’s industrial base”. Source link