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SNP in ‘total meltdown’ following arrests and party funding investigation,...

This live blog has now closed, you can read more of our UK political coverage hereHundreds of civil servants working in jobcentres are to stage a fresh strike in a long-running dispute over jobs, pay,...

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Oversight of police custody in England and Wales ‘inadequate to stop misconduct’

Conference for sociologists hears how visitors often fail to challenge the police and can have limited access to detaineesOversight of how people who have been arrested and detained in custody cells at...

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Ministers ignored red flags over Covid fraud, says former head of SFO

Exclusive: Sir David Green suggests ‘prudence was thrown out the window’ as UK lost billions of pounds in pandemic business supportThe former head of Britain’s financial crime prosecutor has said “red...

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Biden says keeping Good Friday and Windsor agreements in place are main...

This blog is now closed.There’s some anonymous quotes in a New Statesman article [paywall] by Rachel Wearmouth on Labour’s advertising campaign.It gives an insight into both schools of thoughts on the...

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Is the UK true to its word on the prevention of torture?

Rules for Britain’s intelligence services seem strict – but experts say they give too much room for manoeuvreAfter the 9/11 attacks on the United States and the UK intelligence agencies’ embroilment in...

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UK torture policy labelled ‘fatally flawed’ after watchdog report

Investigatory powers commissioner has identified non-compliance by intelligence agencies and MoDUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK’s policy on torture has been described as “fatally flawed” after...

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Dominic Raab could face action for contempt of court, judges say

Justice secretary acted unlawfully by preventing staff commenting on prisoners’ fitness for releaseDominic Raab could potentially face proceedings for contempt of court after high court judges ruled...

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Essex mental health inquiry pointless without legal powers, say families

Call for review to have statutory powers to make witnesses give evidence after only 11 of 14,000 come forwardWhat is the Essex mental health inquiry and why is it being criticised?Bereaved relatives...

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What is the Essex mental health inquiry and why is it being criticised?

Bereaved relatives say inquiry is not fit for purpose. We look at why it was launched and progress to dateEssex mental health inquiry pointless without legal powers, say familiesBereaved relatives have...

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Parents and children of infected blood victims should get compensation,...

Brian Langstaff recommends interim £100,000 payments be extended to those who had not had ‘their losses recognised’Parents and children who suffered bereavements as a result of the infected blood...

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Thousands queue at Dover for second day as Braverman accused of denial

Home secretary says Brexit did not cause chaos seen at port as angry customers see trips cancelled‘Gutted and livid’: parents vent anger over children caught in Dover chaosThousands of people have...

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‘Gutted and livid’: parents vent anger over children caught in Dover chaos

Families of pupils whose foreign trips were cancelled owing to the delays blame border staff, Brexit and ferry companiesBraverman accused of denials as thousands queue at Dover for second dayAmong...

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Property tycoon Nick Candy locked in legal fight with former business partner

Robert Bonnier has counter-sued against Candy’s claims of fraudulent misrepresentation and global freezing ordersThe property tycoon Nick Candy is locked in a bitter legal dispute with a former...

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Intended parents should get legal status from birth, says British surrogacy...

Law commissions for England, Wales and Scotland recommend update to 40-year-old surrogacy lawThe intended parents of a child born to a surrogate mother should be able to get legal parenthood from the...

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NGOs, MPs and academics call for withdrawal of UK’s illegal migration bill

More than 60 signatories write to PM before Tuesday’s debate, warning bill will ‘cost lives’More than 60 NGOs, MPs and academics have written to Rishi Sunak urging him to withdraw the UK’s illegal...

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The allegations against Daily Mail’s parent company Associated Newspapers

Legal claims alleging illegal behaviour have been brought by Doreen Lawrence, Elton John, David Furnish, Prince Harry, Liz Hurley, Sadie Frost and Simon HughesSeven prominent individuals have brought...

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Brother of Biafra separatist held in Nigeria loses court challenge against UK

UK government not required to state whether Nnamdi Kanu, a British national, was victim of extraordinary rendition, judge rules The brother of a British national being held in Nigeria after falling...

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English letting agents who ban children breach equality rules, says ombudsman

Nurse with four children challenges the practice after landlords and letting agents refuse to rent to them Blanket bans on letting properties to families with children discriminate against women and...

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UK mother unlawfully denied legal aid in case against abusive ex, court rules

MoJ guidance found to be wrong after woman trying to enforce custody agreement denied funds as son no longer lived with herA decision to deny a single mother legal aid to enforce a child custody...

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Charles Bronson not ready for release, psychologist tells parole hearing

Prisoner suffers from mild PTSD but poses less risk to general public in ‘supportive community environment’ than in prisonCharles Bronson has mild PTSD and is not ready for release yet, despite posing...

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