politics
Reeves to set out principles on who might get energy bills support – and who won't
The chancellor must react in real time to the economic shock of the war in Iran, writes the BBC’s political editor. Source link
Burnham should be allowed to stand as an MP, says Nandy
The culture secretary questions her party’s decision to block the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election. Source link
Nigel Farage abandons walkabout due to protest
The Reform leader visits Felixstowe to launch his party’s Suffolk local elections campaign. Source link
Ex-justice secretary to lead review into MP murder
Sir David Amess’s daughter says the family will engage with the independent review in “good faith”. Source link
Trump shares SNL UK skit poking fun at Starmer
President Donald Trump shared a skit from SNL UK, poking fun at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Source link
PM warns against 'false comfort' of thinking Iran war will end quickly
The PM also tells senior MPs the conflict was “not our war” and there must be a “lawful basis” for any UK involvement. Source link
Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped
Critics of plans to build a new town in Cheshire called it the “wrong proposal in the wrong place”. Source link
Plan to scrap most short jail terms comes into effect
The government hopes it will ease the population crisis in prisons. Source link
Potential sites for Labour's 'new towns' cut to seven
Six sites have been deprioritised from the flagship scheme to build a wave of new settlements. Source link
Starmer and Trump discuss need to reopen Hormuz Strait
No 10 says the leaders agree reopening the shipping lane is key to ensuring energy market stability. Source link