Politics

Covid loans: Uncertainty over ?400m yet to be paid back

There is a "high degree of uncertainty" over how much of the hundreds of millions of pounds lent to sports bodies during the Covid pandemic will be re...

Grooming inquiry lawyer asked Home Office 'do you still want me?'

Grooming inquiry lawyer asked Home Office 'do you still want me?' 10 hours ago Share Save Becky Morton Political reporter Share Save UK Parliament ...

UK finalising Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius, says No 10

UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10 Earlier this year, Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the deal would not go ahead if the US pres...

Benefits cuts: Welsh first minister criticises senior MP for saying she backed reforms

FM criticises UK minister for saying she backs cuts 14 hours ago Share Save David Deans Political reporter, BBC Wales News Share Save BBC Eluned Mor...

Minister to review sentencing council after 'two-tier' row

Sentencing council to be reviewed after two-tier row 15 hours ago Share Save Sam Francis Political reporter Share Save Reuters Justice Secretary Sh...

Legal action begins over private school VAT changes

Private school VAT 'discriminatory', court hears Barristers for the government are expected to defend the policy on Wednesday by saying it would rais...