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27/06/2025
Government tries to win over rebels on welfare reform bill
Ahead of a vote on the welfare reform bill, the government attempts to convince rebel MPs.
Three former bosses of Lucy Letby arrested
Arrests over alleged gross negligence manslaughter 'have no impact on Letby's convictions'
Sir Keir Starmer faces Parliament after Welfare Bill U-turn
A fiery Prime Minister's Question Time following the Welfare Reform Bill rebellion.
Rachel Reeves on her 'tough day'
The chancellor speaks for the first time about her tears in the House of Commons.
Hamas consults other Palestinian groups on Gaza ceasefire
President Trump says "we’re going to know over the next 24 hours" if Hamas agrees to deal
Ministers urged to keep education plans for special needs
The government are reviewing provision for children with additional needs.
Post Office scandal had 'disastrous' impact on victims
The first report from the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry says dozens contemplated suicide.
Infected blood scandal: 'Victims being harmed further'
Inquiry chair: infected blood victims being 'harmed further' by compensation delays.
Iran ‘increasing threat’ to UK
A parliamentary report says the UK needs to take the threat from Iran more seriously.
11/07/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Gaza film 'breached accuracy guideline'
A film about children in Gaza breached ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ editorial guidelines on accuracy, report finds.
Data breach led to secret Afghan relocation scheme
Personal information of thousands of Afghans was released in error by a British official.
Prime Minister: serious questions for Tory ministers over Afghan data breach
We speak to a former interpreter granted asylum. Plus, the Defence Select Committee Chair.
17/07/2025
Record levels of water pollution incidents
An Environment Agency report says serious pollution incidents by water companies rose 60%.
Israel launch ground assault on Deir al-Balah
We hear from an aid worker in central Gaza. Plus, Reform UK launch justice policy.
Badenoch reshuffles her top team
The Conservative leader brings back former rival Sir James Cleverly in a surprise move.