politics
House of Lords backs bid to decriminalise abortion
Abortion is a crime in England and Wales, unless under strict circumstances, under a 164-year-old law. Source link
Pay growth at lowest rate in more than five years
Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says. Source link
King praises 'living bridge' with Nigeria at glitzy banquet
At the state banquet in Windsor Castle, King Charles praises the UK’s partnership with Nigeria. Source link
Analysis: Is government going wobbly on its migration plans?
Chris Mason asks if the UK government will stick to its big immigration shake-up or water it down. Source link
Sadiq Khan says Labour should pledge to rejoin EU
Downing Street has repeatedly said the government will not rejoin the single market or customs union. Source link
Cost of online passport application could rise to over £100
The Home Office says the increase will help it “move to a system that meets its costs through those who use it” and rely less on taxpayers. Source link
Is Angela Rayner making a move to be prime minister?
Angela Rayner’s speech has reignited speculation that she is preparing to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the top job. Source link
Fly tippers face clearing up own rubbish as punishment
Fly tippers could face up to 20 hours of community service removing rubbish they have illegally dumped. Source link
PM urges Badenoch to sack shadow minister over Muslim comments
Shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy described a mass Muslim public prayer as an “act of domination and division”. Source link
PM swerves questions on whether he spoke to Mandelson over Epstein friendship
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch repeatedly asks if the prime minister spoke to Peter Mandelson about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein before picking him to be a UK ambassador. Source link