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Village Halls Told To Prepare For Terror Attacks Under “Well-Meaning” New Law
Home affairs
By Tom Scotson
Village Halls Told To Prepare For Terror Attacks Under “Well-Meaning” New Law
Village halls and small venues will be among organisations expected to prepare for the possibility of a terror attack under new anti-terror legislation, which concerned campaigners have described as “well-meaning” but “overblown”.
Restless Shadow Ministers Want Keir Starmer To Shake Up Labour's Top Team
Political parties
By Tom Scotson
Restless Shadow Ministers Want Keir Starmer To Shake Up Labour's Top Team
Members of Labour's shadow ministerial team are restless to see Keir Starmer shake up his top team and are urging him to be more “ruthless” in his appointments.

University Towns Face Huge Economic Hit From Student Visa Curbs
Education
By Tom Scotson
University Towns Face Huge Economic Hit From Student Visa Curbs
Changes to international student visa rules that restrict foreign students from bringing family members to the UK could hit the economy of university towns across the UK, local leaders have warned.
Tory MP Believes Banning No-Fault Evictions Could Increase Homelessness
Home affairs
By Tom Scotson
Tory MP Believes Banning No-Fault Evictions Could Increase Homelessness
A landmark Government reform to the rental sector that aims to outlaw no-fault evictions is beginning to make a number of Conservatives nervous, with one MP suggesting it could actually increase homelessness.
How Government Hopes To Overhaul Renters' Rights
Social affairs
By Tom Scotson
How Government Hopes To Overhaul Renters' Rights
Government has announced a “once in a generation” Renters' Reform Bill which they say will revolutionise the private rental market. In recent years the sector has been inundated with people paying high prices on precarious contracts as a result of the housing crisis.
Labour MPs Are Impatient For Michael Gove's Rental Reforms
Political parties
By Tom Scotson
Labour MPs Are Impatient For Michael Gove's Rental Reforms
Senior Labour MPs have urged Levelling-up Secretary Michael Gove to push through the Renters’ Reform Bill despite a backlash from Tory backbenchers.
Tories Are Torn Between The NIMBY Faithful And Voters Who Are Desperate For Houses
Political parties
By Tom Scotson
Tories Are Torn Between The NIMBY Faithful And Voters Who Are Desperate For Houses
The Conservative party has found itself at a crossroads on housebuilding, and whichever way they turn they risk alienating voters.

Tories Blame Too Much Housebuilding For Local Election Losses
Political parties
By Tom Scotson
Tories Blame Too Much Housebuilding For Local Election Losses
Conservative MPs and council leaders are concerned that a belief they are building too many houses has cost them support in last week's local elections, despite urgent calls for increased development to tackle the housing crisis.
Conservatives Lose Councils In Senior Tory MPs' Patches 
Political parties
By Tom Scotson
Conservatives Lose Councils In Senior Tory MPs' Patches 
Liberal Democrats have made headway in councils represented by senior Tories including two former Prime Ministers, an acting Cabinet Minister, and a former Party Chair who was sacked by Rishi Sunak.
Local Elections Are Liberal Democrats' Time To Shine
Political parties
By Tom Scotson
Local Elections Are Liberal Democrats' Time To Shine
Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey hailed his party’s “ground breaking” night after delivering a “hammer blow” to the Conservatives in the local elections, polls which in recent years have delivered a significant windfall of seats for the party.
'Terrible' Night For Tories With Major Local Election Losses
Political parties
By Tom Scotson
"Terrible" Night For Tories With Major Local Election Losses
The Conservative Party is on course to lose hundreds of seats after early local election results paint a "terrible" picture for the party.
Government Warned Help To Buy Boost Would Push House Prices Even Higher
Economy
By Tom Scotson
Government Warned Help To Buy Boost Would Push House Prices Even Higher
Reports that Help to Buy could be revived by government to enable more first time buyers have been met with concern by MPs and experts that a return of the scheme would actually push prices higher and fail to address affordability.
Government Pauses Inquiry Into Sue Gray Labour Talks
Political parties
By Tom Scotson
Government Pauses Inquiry Into Sue Gray Labour Talks
The Cabinet Office has put an inquiry into circumstances surrounding veteran civil servant Sue Gray's departure on hold pending an update from the government’s appointments watchdog, Acoba.

What You Need To Know About Government's Gambling Crackdown
Social affairs
By Tom Scotson
What You Need To Know About Government's Gambling Crackdown
The Government has proposed a once in a generation white paper to clean up the gambling sector.
BBC Chair Broke Rules In Boris Johnson Loan Row – Here's What You Need To Know
Culture
By Tom Scotson
BBC Chair Broke Rules In Boris Johnson Loan Row – Here's What You Need To Know
Richard Sharp has resigned from his role of BBC Chair after an independent report concluded he was found to have broken the Governance Code over his relationship to former prime minister Boris Johnson's finances.
BBC Chair Richard Sharp Has Resigned Over Boris Johnson Loan Inquiry
Home affairs
By Tom Scotson
BBC Chair Richard Sharp Has Resigned Over Boris Johnson Loan Inquiry
BBC Chairman Richard Sharp has resigned after it was found he had breached the code on public appointments as a result of his involvement in helping secure an £800,000 loan to Boris Johnson. 
Government Eases Stance On Detaining Children In Illegal Migration Bill
Home affairs
By Tom Scotson
Government Eases Stance On Detaining Children In Illegal Migration Bill
Immigration minister Robert Jenrick has confirmed the Government would make some concessions on child refugees and safe routes in its flagship Illegal Migration Bill, following pressure from backbench MPs.
Growing Calls For 'Flexibility' On Child Migrant Rights As Sudan Crisis Escalates
Foreign affairs
By Tom Scotson
Growing Calls For "Flexibility" On Child Migrant Rights As Sudan Crisis Escalates
The Government is under mounting pressure over rights for child migrants after Conservative MPs and human rights bodies suggested children fleeing Sudan could face deportation under a new UK law.
Oliver Dowden Replaces Dominic Raab As Deputy Prime Minister In Mini Cabinet Reshuffle
Political parties
By Tom Scotson
Oliver Dowden Replaces Dominic Raab As Deputy Prime Minister In Mini Cabinet Reshuffle
Oliver Dowden will become deputy prime minister while Alex Chalk will take on the role of justice secretary in a mini reshuffle of Rishi Sunak's cabinet triggered by Dominic Raab's resignation over bullying allegations.
Tory MPs Have 'Lots Of Sympathy' For Dominic Raab After Bullying Report Resignation
Political parties
By Tom Scotson
Tory MPs Have "Lots Of Sympathy" For Dominic Raab After Bullying Report Resignation
Conservative MPs have expressed “lots of sympathy” for Dominic Raab, after the former Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister resigned from Government over bullying allegations.
Labour's Plan To Boost Homeownership May Not Solve 'Root Cause' Of Housing Crisis
Communities
By Tom Scotson
Labour's Plan To Boost Homeownership May Not Solve "Root Cause" Of Housing Crisis
The Labour Party has set out a mini-plan to increase homeownership among first-time buyers, but experts have warned its proposals are not radical enough.
Grassroots Football Wants New Independent Regulator Plan To Go Further
Home affairs
By Tom Scotson
Grassroots Football Wants New Independent Regulator Plan To Go Further
A plan for a new football regulator has provoked scepticism from grassroots and non-league campaigners, with many claiming the new independent body will not be far-reaching enough.
Why Government Faces Pressure To Raise The Pension Age
Economy
By Tom Scotson
Why Government Faces Pressure To Raise The Pension Age
A new report has urged government to increase the state pension age from 66 to 67 by 2028 in order to face the country’s “very real economic challenges”.