Politics

The UN’s refugee agency says the UK’s plan to make some refugees wait up to 30 years for settlement raises significant concerns. Campaigners call it inhumane.

Former chancellor Rachel Reeves used a Harvard lecture to argue that Britain’s economic future lies with Europe. Her ideas on devolution and investment now shape Andy Burnham’s government agenda.

The family of murdered student Henry Nowak have spoken of their trauma after seeing police body-worn camera footage of officers handcuffing him as he lay dying. Their world changed twice, they said: first when told of his death, then when they watched the video.

UK ministers have vowed to strengthen online safety after an 18-year-old died by suicide following a sextortion scam. Cai Davies was targeted by scammers operating from Africa, a coroner heard.

The Treasury will not commit to cutting the welfare bill before the next election, despite the chancellor saying there will be a reduction. John Healey said the government would do it ‘in a Labour way’ but sources say he was not making a pre-election promise.

MPs warn that switching off the UK’s traditional landline network could leave remote communities without emergency contact during power cuts. The government says digital services will be more reliable, but concerns remain about resilience.

Andy Burnham’s defence of Manchester City’s owners comes after a landmark cheating verdict. A new podcast episode examines how Emirati money reshaped the city and what that reveals about his mayoralty.

Sewage samples show UK cocaine use rose 26% in four years, with deaths at record levels and users getting older. Experts point to falling prices and a failure of prevention.

The UK’s new Be Ready campaign has been met with calm, not panic, say experts. Preppers report a surge in orders, but say the advice is sensible and proportionate.

Kashim Chowdhury, 55, told a court he panicked when applying for a job and failed to declare his existing role. He denies nine counts of fraud over holding multiple full-time public sector jobs.