politics
What is ground rent and how are leasehold rules changing?
Ground rents will be capped as part of wider plans to overhaul the leasehold system in England and Wales. Source link
One hundred days to Senedd election – what's changing?
With 100 days to go until the next Senedd election, voters in Wales can expect some big changes. Source link
UK can't ignore China, says Starmer ahead of Beijing trip
The prime minister insists the UK will not be forced to choose between China and the United States. Source link
Labour MPs call for halt to business rate rise for music venues
Nearly 50 MPs have written to the chancellor calling for music venues to be exempted from a hike in business rates. Source link
Fifty Labour MPs sign letter objecting to Burnham decision
Labour’s ruling National Executive Committee blocked the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election. Source link
Massive overhaul of England and Wales policing announced
The home secretary told Parliament she wants to make better use of technology – such as live facial recognition and AI. Source link
Minister claims 'sabotage' behind Chagos debate delay
The Conservatives have raised further concerns after Donald Trump described the agreement as a “great act of stupidity”. Source link
Suella Braverman: Proud right-winger becomes latest defector to Reform
The former home secretary has become the latest senior Tory to join Nigel Farage’s party. Source link
Anxiety in Labour as by-election set to go ahead
Gorton and Denton has been Labour for more than 90 years but party sources fear it could be won by Reform or the Greens. Source link
Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK
She becomes the third sitting Tory MP to join Nigel Farage’s party in the last eleven days. Source link