politics
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
Chris Mason: Latest vetting row raises fresh concerns over Starmer's judgement
The BBC’s political editor analyses the vetting rows facing the PM over Lord Doyle and Lord Mandelson. Source link
Three issues that matter to voters in the Bangladesh election
It’s the first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that toppled Bangladesh’s long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Source link
PM tells Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for saying UK 'colonised by immigrants'
Sir Keir Starmer says comments by the businessman and Manchester United co-owner are “offensive and wrong”. Source link
Bill to lower voting age to 16 to be introduced in Parliament
The government wants 16 and 17-year-olds to be able to vote at the next general election. Source link
Reeves argues for deeper trade partnership with EU
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says closer partnership with the EU is beneficial for economy and security. Source link
Reform will not defund Bangor university over free speech row, politician says
Reform politician says party will not strip university of cash in row over free speech. Source link
Sarwar denies being part of wider plot to oust Starmer
The Scottish Labour leader says he stands by his call for the prime minister to resign. Source link
MSP defends friendship with sex offender after Labour suspension
Pam Duncan-Glancy has lost the party whip due to her ties to former Moray councillor Sean Morton. Source link
Starmer faces call to appoint woman to secretary of state role
Female Labour figures say the prime minister told them he understood the need to end a “boy’s club” mentality in No 10. Source link