politics
Greens promise rent controls and £1 bus fares in Welsh election manifesto
The Greens’ set of promises for the Senedd election also include free bus travel for under-22s. Source link
Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England
The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation. Source link
Keir Starmer 'concerned' over Kanye West UK festival dates
The rapper has drawn significant criticism over his antisemitic and offensive remarks in recent years. Source link
Comedians tell ministers lack of funding is no laughing matter
Culture Minister Ian Murray has agreed to work with the comedy industry to boost support after talks. Source link
'Not fit for purpose' – the secret history of a deadly phrase
The four word phrase – first uttered by Labour Home Secretary John Reid – has become a by-word for incompetence. Source link
Marmalades may need to be relabelled under post-Brexit food deal
The breakfast favourite will be legally renamed when Britain aligns with new EU labelling rules. Source link
Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs
Reports of crimes against MPs have more than doubled since 2019, reaching almost 1,000 last year. Source link
Lecturer who called Israel a terrorist state to remain Plaid Cymru candidate
Plaid Cymru says that a university lecturer who called Israel a “terrorist state” will remain a candidate. Source link
Reform UK pledges to cut welfare to keep pensions triple lock
Leader Nigel Farage said the party had reached a “settled position” on the triple lock after debating scrapping it. Source link
Davey calls for emergency cuts to fuel duty and rail fares
The Liberal Democrat leader says his transport support package would ease the impacts of the war in Iran. Source link