politics
Chris Mason: The cost of living is catapulted centre stage yet again
Labour faces pressure to stem the Middle East’s impact on energy bills, writes the BBC’s political editor. Source link
Legal costs in asylum seeker hotel case hit £566k
The council that took action against The Bell Hotel says court costs were “completely unfair”. Source link
Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan
Lawyers including top barristers and retired judges urge the government to drop a plan to abolish some jury trials. Source link
First V-level subjects announced with aim to 'prepare for future jobs'
Ministers say “bold reforms” for post-16 students will end snobbery and prepare students for work. Source link
MPs reject call for under-16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers
The House of Lords had backed a move to ban under-16s in the UK from social media platforms in January. Source link
SEND reforms to 'strip away' children's legal protections, charity says
Planned changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England were announced last month. Source link
HMS Prince of Wales unlikely to head to the Middle East
It comes after defence sources said the crew had been told they must be ready to leave in five days. Source link
PM warns of impact of Iran conflict on UK economy
The prime minister was speaking as oil prices soar in response to turbulence in the Middle East. Source link
Call off King's US visit over Iran, urge Lib Dems
The party says the planned trip should be scrapped after Donald Trump’s criticism of the UK’s response to the war. Source link
Anti-Muslim hatred definition will in 'no way' restrict free speech, says Reed
Concerns have been raised that an “anti-Muslim hostility” definition could create a “chilling effect”. Source link