politics
Hillsborough Law campaigners say they cannot back proposed bill
They are concerned security services will be exempt from a law designed to stop cover-ups. Source link
Reform UK welcomes defectors among 20 new councillors
The new intake include 14 defectors from the Conservatives and one from the Green Party. Source link
Certainty needed over Ajax Army vehicles, say MPs
Testing of the vehicles, made in Merthyr Tydfil, stopped after soldiers became ill during an exercise. Source link
Reeves 'particularly concerned' about pub business rates
Chancellor hints there will not be more support for other hospitality businesses to soften the impact of rate rises. Source link
How do Labour MPs feel after another government U-turn?
Some are beginning to wonder whether it is worth defending government policies, writes Matt Chorley. Source link
Police called as councillors vote to shelve elections
Redditch Borough Council votes in favour of delaying May elections. Source link
Chris Mason: The climbdowns stack up for Starmer
The government dropping the digital ID scheme’s mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC’s political editor. Source link
Government sets out plans for north of England rail investment
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield. Source link
Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID. Source link
Starting gun fired on crucial election as Wales' parliament returns
There were heated exchanges in the Senedd as party leaders sketched out their election campaigns. Source link