Unless there is an urgent cash injection for legal aid, a freeze on court closures, improved rehabilitation of offenders and a serious commitment to better decision making across Whitehall, the British public will be even more let down, says Amanda Pinto QC, Chair of the Bar Council.

The Prime Minister’s partner Carrie Symonds has hit back at claims their dog Dilyn might be rehomed from Number 10.

Conservative MPs have reacted with anger after Chris Grayling was handed a seat on Parliament's prestigious Intelligence and Security Committee.

Boris Johnson has suffered a major backbench rebellion over the Government's plans to give Huawei a role in the UK's 5G network.

British exporters are set to benefit from a £5bn cash injection to boost overseas trade, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced.

The three contenders for the Labour leadership have been urged to condemn the suspension of Trevor Phillips from the party over accusations of Islamophobia.

Tory MPs are set to stage a major rebellion against government plans to give Huawei a role in the development of the UK's new 5G network.

This week’s Budget presents a great opportunity for the Government to turbo-charge the green economy and to turn great ideas into reality, says Cadent. 

There are currently "no plans" to suspend Parliament in response to the mounting coronavirus crisis, it has been confirmed.

Women in Westminster: The 100 celebrates the achievements and the valuable role women play in public life, by recognising one hundred high profile women from the world of Westminster, writes Baroness Jenkin.

The Budget is set to include a record £5billion investment to roll out the next generation of broadband in the most difficult to reach areas.

The DWP has lost more disability discrimination cases than any other UK employer resulting in almost £1m in payouts.

The UK signed the Istanbul Convention on 8 June 2012, yet four Parliaments and three Prime Ministers later, the Government continues to stall on ratification and therefore is not legally bound by its provisions, writes Angela Crawley MP.

8 March marks International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating women’s achievements, raising awareness against bias and taking action for equality.

Former colleagues of Priti Patel have rallied round her in the wake of bullying allegations against the Home Secretary.

Ministers have spent more than £4bn preparing for Brexit, according to a new report by the government spending watchdog.

Cadent, the UK’s largest gas distribution network, has today priced and agreed to issue the UK’s first transition bond – a 12-year EUR 500 million bond - to invest in the retrofit of gas distribution networks.

Vulnerable households in England and Wales continue to struggle as new government statistics reveal there were 23,200 excess winter deaths during 2018/19*, partly caused by people living in cold and poorly insulated homes they can’t afford to adequately heat.

Priti Patel has told Home Office staff she "deeply values" their work, as fresh bullying allegations against her emerged.

The Home Office is being urged to overhaul its asylum rules to stop people being left "destitute" just weeks after winning the right to live in the UK.

PFEW will continue to work to ensure our members' wellbeing is protected, and they are kept informed, as this situation develops.

The Government has promised to review the use of the "rough sex" defence that campaigners say is being used by men to dodge murder convictions.

New Standards body, the Betting and Gaming Council, has warned that the new immigration points based system could have a negative impact on casinos, tourism and the night-time economy including the ability for UK casinos to hire skilled croupiers.

New Standards body, the Betting and Gaming Council, has warned that the new immigration points based system could have a negative impact on casinos, tourism and the night-time economy including the ability for UK casinos to hire skilled croupiers.