politics
Welsh Tory leader's staff defect to Reform on eve of conference
Party gathers in Llandudno as senior aides quit to join Nigel Farage’s organisation. Source link
Sir Chris Wormald stands down as head of Civil Service
The Cabinet Office says the move is “by mutual agreement” but it follows months of negative media reports about his performance. Source link
Ratcliffe sorry language 'offended some' after immigration comments
The Manchester United co-owner previously said the UK had been “colonised” by immigrants. Source link
'Vast majority' of parents should be involved if children question their gender, schools told
School leaders welcome the “greater clarity” on how to handle the polarising issue for parents and pupils. Source link
Starmer agrees with Nandy over government's challenges, says No 10
The culture secretary tells The Guardian newspaper that recent political turbulence is “unforgivable”. Source link
MPs fear data centre boom could derail Miliband's net zero plans
A senior Labour MP says emission from data centres “have been highlighted as a key area of concern”. Source link
Don't change rules for migrants already in UK, Labour MPs tell Mahmood
Some 35 Labour MPs are among those who have written to the home secretary to raise concerns about the plans. Source link
Civil service pension backlog 'overwhelmed' Capita, boss says
Thousands of retiring civil servants have been left without pension payments causing hardship for some. Source link
Don't sack cabinet secretary until Mandelson files published, Badenoch says
Head of the Civil Service Sir Chris Wormald is understood to be negotiating an exit package from his job. Source link
Supersized dump fire risk report kept from public
Oxfordshire fire and rescue service says releasing its waste site report could put safety at risk. Source link