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Disability benefit review considers alternatives to cash payments
EPAJoshua NevettPolitical reporter10 July 2026A major review of the main disability benefit in England and Wales is considering whether claimants could be offered alternative support instead of cash payments in some cases.Sir Stephen Timms, the minister leading the...
Met police investigating Reform over election donations – reports
Getty ImagesJack FenwickPolitical correspondent10 July 2026The police are reportedly investigating at least £500,000-worth of donations made to Reform UK by the mother of a convicted fraudster who paid for Nigel Farage's social media staff and security.The Times...
Met police investigating Reform over election donations – reports
Getty ImagesJack FenwickPolitical correspondent10 July 2026The police are reportedly investigating at least £500,000-worth of donations made to Reform UK by the mother of a convicted fraudster who paid for Nigel Farage's social media staff and security.The Times...
Clacton by-election date set for 13 August
Tendring District CouncilSimon DedmanEssex political reporter10 July 2026The by-election in Clacton triggered by Nigel Farage's decision to quit as an MP and fight to reclaim his seat will be held on 13 August.The Clacton contest is being boycotted by the other main...
Clacton by-election date set for 13 August
Tendring District CouncilSimon DedmanEssex political reporter10 July 2026The by-election in Clacton triggered by Nigel Farage's decision to quit as an MP and fight to reclaim his seat will be held on 13 August.The Clacton contest is being boycotted by the other main...
Police investigating Reform donations – reports
Getty Images10 July 2026, 07:30 BSTUpdated 23 minutes agoThe police are investigating at least £500,000-worth of donations made to Reform UK by the mother of a convicted fraudster who paid for Nigel Farage's social media staff and security, the Times newspaper...
Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally
Getty ImagesPaul Seddon, Political reporter, Joshua Nevett, Political reporter and Mark Savage, Music correspondent9 July 2026Updated 10 July 2026Andy Burnham has taken another step towards becoming the next Labour leader and prime minister, after the vast majority of...
Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally
Getty ImagesPaul Seddon, Political reporter, Joshua Nevett, Political reporter and Mark Savage, Music correspondent9 July 2026Updated 10 July 2026Andy Burnham has taken another step towards becoming the next Labour leader and prime minister, after the vast majority of...
Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78
Getty ImagesZahra Fatima10 July 2026, 06:29 BSTUpdated 56 minutes agoFormer Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78."It is with great sadness that today we announce the death of The Right Honourable Ann Widdecombe, DSG," a...
Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped
Critics of plans to build a new town in Cheshire called it the "wrong proposal in the wrong place". Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnCritics of plans to build a new town in Cheshire...
HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money
This means HS2 trains could not be tested at their intended operating speeds until a bespoke test track, or the railway itself is complete, something DfT sources claim would delay completion of the project by several years and cost billions of pounds. Article...
Ministers name seven areas where ‘new towns’ could be built
Six sites have been deprioritised from the flagship scheme to build a wave of new settlements. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnSix sites have been deprioritised from the flagship scheme...
Starmer and Trump discuss need to reopen Hormuz Strait
No 10 says the leaders agree reopening the shipping lane is key to ensuring energy market stability. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnNo 10 says the leaders agree reopening the shipping...
Plan to scrap most short jail terms comes into effect
The government hopes it will ease the population crisis in prisons. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe government hopes it will ease the population crisis in prisons.nnDiscussion:nn"...
Potential sites for Labour’s ‘new towns’ cut to seven
Six sites have been deprioritised from the flagship scheme to build a wave of new settlements. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnSix sites have been deprioritised from the flagship scheme...
Hillsborough campaigners blame Mahmood for law delay
In an email to the home secretary, shown to the BBC, campaigners said "a number of different sources" had told them that she was "opposed" to an amendment, put forward by Liverpool MP Ian Byrne, designed to prevent the security services from misleading public...
No assessment Iran could strike London, UK minister says
Housing Secretary Steve Reed told the BBC there was "no specific assessment that the Iranians are targeting the UK - or even could if they wanted to", after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that Tehran had weapons that could reach up to 4,000km (2,485...
Foreign secretary denounces ‘reckless Iran threats’ after missiles fired at Diego Garcia
Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at Indian Ocean base, but neither reached the target. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnIran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at Indian...
UK allows US to use bases to strike Iranian sites targeting Strait of Hormuz
A Downing Street spokesperson said of Friday's discussions by ministers: "They agreed that Iran's reckless strikes, including on Red Ensign vessels and those of our close allies and Gulf partners, risked pushing the region further into crisis and worsening the...
Border security chief to step down after 18 months in the job
Martin Hewitt had been tasked with cutting the numbers trying to get to the UK in small boats. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnMartin Hewitt had been tasked with cutting the numbers...
Government borrowing higher than expected in February
The ONS said an increase in government tax receipts was outweighed by a rise in spending. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe ONS said an increase in government tax receipts was...
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