politics
Chris Mason: Inside China's Great Hall of the People
Chris Mason explains why the prime minister is there, and what he hopes to achieve. Source link
Labour blocking my MP bid was hard to take, says Burnham
The Greater Manchester mayor said he would be campaigning in support of Labour in Gorton and Denton. Source link
Starmer says 'good progress' on tariffs and visa-free travel in China talks
The PM says he also raised the jailing of pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai in his meeting with President Xi. Source link
Keep suspended pupils in school, ministers say
Changes to England’s school system say on-site suspensions should be used for non-violent behaviour. Source link
Assisted dying bill 'no hope' of passing unless Lords change approach, warns peer
Lord Falconer said the bill has “absolutely no hope” of passing without a “fundamental change” in approach. Source link
High-rise rules relaxed after internet rollout warning
Industry bodies say post-Grenfell safety regulations are frustrating broadband upgrades in tall buildings. Source link
Hereditary peer banned from House of Lords
The Earl of Shrewsbury broke rules on claiming travel expenses, a conduct committee finds. Source link
First minister's 'car crash interview' highlights old Labour divisions
The relationship between UK and Welsh Labour is under the microscope after Eluned Morgan failed to back the prime minister. Source link
Starmer vows to push ahead with cuts to jury trials despite backlash
The prime minister says he made a promise to crime victims that he would tackle court delays. Source link
Chagos discussions with US continue, says Starmer
The prime minister says he has discussed the deal with Donald Trump, but there are concerns in Whitehall the US could withdraw support for the agreement. Source link