politics
Biometric checks to be rolled out in prisons after mistaken releases
New data shows 179 prisoners were set free in error from prisons in the year to March. Source link
Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system
It comes after the BBC revealed how law firms and advisers are helping migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK. Source link
Stop Welsh space radar station because of Trump's 'contempt', first minister says
Eluned Morgan has called for the UK government to stop working with the US on 27 radar dishes. Source link
Starmer 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war
It follows a warning from the US president that America’s trade deal with the UK “can always be changed”. Source link
Starmer challenged over defence investment plan delay
The prime minister is facing growing pressure to spell out when the funding blueprint will be published. Source link
Labour's Sarwar brands Scottish Reform leader 'a liar' over deal claim
Scottish Labour’s Anas Sarwar brands Malcolm Offord “a pathetic, poisonous, odious little man” after a TV debate clash. Source link
Ex-Labour councillor pleads not guilty to blackmail in 'honeytrap' case
Oliver Steadman will remain on unconditional bail until the trial in October 2027. Source link
Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum industry
In the second part of an undercover investigation, the BBC exposes elaborate deceptions being used to bolster fake asylum claims. Source link
A simple guide to every new constituency in Wales – and all the election candidates
How we vote is changing Wales – here’s what you need to know about the new Senedd constituencies. Source link
Ukraine's military to get biggest-ever shipment of UK drones
With attention on the Middle East, Defence Secretary John Healey said ‘Putin wants us to be distracted.’ Source link