politics
Chris Mason: Iran war means government's vicious circles tighten and darken
A subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes. Source link
Watch: Legal adviser helps undercover reporter pretend to be gay for asylum claim
A BBC reporter goes undercover and speaks to an adviser encouraging migrants to cheat the asylum system. Source link
Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds
The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system. Source link
Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use
NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash. Source link
Number of asylum hotels falls to 185 after 11 close
The government says the fall is partly due to housing people in alternative sites such as military barracks. Source link
The Lib Dem manifesto in 60 seconds
BBC Wales’ Gareth Lewis outlines the key details from the Welsh Lib Dem Senedd election manifesto. Source link
Criticism of complacency on defence spending will sting government
The government faces tough questions about the ability to defend the UK, writes Jonathan Beale. Source link
Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections
Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson says election rules mean a new draft cannot be published until next month. Source link
Lib Dems call for GP guarantee on new housing developments
A new law would require developers to fund, build, or expand existing GP surgeries, the party says. Source link
Greens pledge to transform Scotland at manifesto launch
Co-leaders Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay have vowed free bus travel for all, as well as plans to expand funded childcare. Source link