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Conservative London Mayoral Candidate Vows to Scrap ULEZ Expansion
Susan Hall has pledged to ’stop the war on motorists’ by removing some unwanted low traffic neighbourhoods and 20 mph zones.
Higher Than Expected Borrowing Could Imperil Government’s Tax Cut Ambitions
The government is facing a ’tricky choice' between raising taxes to fix public services or stick to its plan and cut taxes further.
Rwanda Bill to Become Law After Peers End Parliamentary Standoff
The prime minister and the home secretary hailed the ‘landmark’ legislation and said flights will begin by July.
Drug Dealer Used Murder Victim’s Social Media Accounts to Track His Movements
Two men have gone on trial accused of the murder of music manager Robert ‘Fox’ Powell, who was shot dead outside a party in rural Essex in June 2020.
High Court Judge Backs Right to Hold Jury Sign Outside Criminal Trials
A High Court judge has ruled a woman who held up a sign outside a criminal trial urging jurors to listen to their ‘conscience’ was not in contempt of court.
‘Islamophobia’ Definition Threatens Free Speech, Says Think Tank
In a forward to a Policy Exchange report, Sir Sajid Javid warned an official definition for Islamophobia would risk creating a blasphemy law via the backdoor.
NHS Accepts Millions From Medical Device Companies It Promotes
Report says clinicians may be influenced to recommend devices, with the NHS accepting £35 million from 2017–2019 from pharma giants including Johnson & Johnson.
Sunak Backs Rowley Amid Met Police Anti-Semitism Accusations
The prime minister said Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley retains his confidence, but anti-Semitism campaigners insisted he should resign.
Parliamentary Researcher Charged With Spying for China
Parliamentary researcher Christopher Cash, 29, and Christopher Berry, 32, have been charged with offences under the Official Secrets Act 1911.
Debanking Complaints Surge by 44 Percent
The ombudsman saw a 44 percent rise in debanking complaints, with the Treasury Committee stating that some businesses are being ‘unfairly debanked.’
End-to-End Encryption Putting Users in Danger, Says National Crime Agency
The head of Britain’s National Crime Agency has joined more than 30 European police chiefs in calling for end-to-end encryption to be halted.
Mark Menzies Quits Conservatives as Tories Say Conduct ‘Fell Below Standard’
The Fylde MP has been accused of misusing donors’ funds.
UK Government ‘Deeply Concerned’ Over Beijing’s 25 Years of Persecution of Falun Gong
The government is warned that a regime against those who follow ’truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance' can’t be trusted.
Calls to Remove Met Police Chief After ‘Openly Jewish’ Man Threatened With Arrest
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman and the Campaign Against Antisemitism said Sir Mark ’must go' over the Met’s handling of protests in the past 6 months.
Welsh Government to ‘Correct’ 20Mph Speed Limit Guidance, Says Transport Minister
Ken Skates said in many areas ‘routes that shouldn’t have been included, were.’
Cass Advised Against Using Public Transport Following Landmark Gender Clinic Review
The doctor said she has had online abuse over the report, but is more upset about disinformation which she says is ‘unforgivable’ and puts children at risk.
UK Rejects Talks on EU-wide Youth Mobility Scheme
The European Commission had asked EU members for permission to open negotiations, but there is no interest from the UK government.
