politics
New train stations part of £14bn UK government rail funding promise
Sir Keir Starmer said the funding covers a list of Welsh railway projects, including seven new stations. Source link
Ex Reform UK members form new council group
They have joined Restore Britain to form a new group on Kent County Council. Source link
Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed
Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups. Source link
US says it 'supports' UK Chagos Islands deal
US Department of State says it supports the UK’s decision to “proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago”. Source link
Reform plans to keep UK's budget watchdog
Robert Jenrick will promise to reform the OBR, rather than abolish it, in a move to reassure financial markets. Source link
'Just push us into the sea': The frustration of an area failed by politics
In Horden, County Durham, Westminster slogans have long been left unmet as the population has plummeted. Source link
Tories call for rethink of Parliament revamp
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says current plans to refurbish the Palace of Westminster are “out of control”. Source link
Cabinet secretary frontrunner faced multiple bullying complaints
It comes after the Cabinet Office says there was only one complaint about Antonio Romeo’s conduct which was dismissed after an inquiry. Source link
Labour accepts the inevitable in local elections U-turn
Keir Starmer and his team knew last week that delays to council elections would need to be reversed. Source link
Reform names Robert Jenrick as pick for chancellor
Leader Nigel Farage says Reform is “the voice of opposition” to Labour, as he unveils his new top team. Source link