Three people die after house fire in Northamptonshire village Emergency services called on Friday night to blaze at 19th-century former railway station in Rushton
From more tax to rewriting budget rules: six alternative ways Rachel Reeves could raise money The chancellor has been slated by politicians, the public and campaigners for pushing ahead with brutal welfare cuts – but there were other options
Justin Welby was too ‘overwhelmed’ by scale of abuse in C of E to take action In first interview since resigning, former archbishop of Canterbury says more cases were arriving every day and he ‘got it wrong’
‘Cabinet no longer feels safe’: Labour MPs criticise briefings against female ministers Female MPs say they are unnerved by how women seem to be taking brunt of anger over government decisions
Labour ads use NHS to attack Farage’s views before major Reform rally Billboards in Birmingham cite party leader’s remarks about a new funding model as local elections campaigning begins
UK ministers need to ask why they are offered freebies – and who loses out Firms who wine and dine officials may gain a seat at the policymaking table while the third sector is squeezed out
UK ministers and officials treated to hospitality 3,500 times in five years, study finds Some of firms providing meals and tickets also among those to secure most meetings in key departments
Prevent chief departs after damning inquiry over Southport attack Michael Stewart had led counter-terrorism programme since 2020, and reviews exposed its basic failures
Starmer ‘disappointed’ Sentencing Council won’t change guidelines that have prompted fears of two tier justice – as it happened Justice secretary says ‘all options are on the table’ and threatens to change law
Ex-Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson and Derek Hatton face bribery charges in court Former city politicians and 10 others accused of offences also including misconduct in a public office