politics
Ministers hope red tape cuts will speed-up decision making
The Conservatives said the changes were being made by a government “stuck in consultation paralysis”. Source link
How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?
Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC’s political editor. Source link
British forces preparing to board Russian shadow fleet ships in UK waters
The move will “starve Putin’s war machine”, Starmer says as he arrives in Finland for a military summit. Source link
NHS, bills and immigration: One constituency's election talking points
Six weeks from the Holyrood election, the BBC takes the temperature in one central Scotland constituency. Source link
Peers defy government by pushing for UK social media ban for under-16s
The government is consulting on whether the UK should follow Australia by introducing a ban. Source link
Government backs five-council plan for Essex
The network of 15 councils in Essex will be abolished and replaced. Source link
Reform MSP backs Scottish leader as Swinney condemns crude joke
The party’s leader in Scotland has admitted making a “clumsy” remark at a rugby club dinner in 2018. Source link
Crypto donations to UK parties to be banned
Ministers are also capping donations of British citizens living abroad, in response to a review. Source link
Council tax bills in England to rise in April – see how yours compares
It will rise by 4.9% on average across England from next month, new figures show. Source link
Streeting queries police dropping McSweeney phone theft inquiry
Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney quit last month over his role in vetting. Source link