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Cover-up law delayed after concerns it will not apply fully to MI5Tue 13th Jan 2026 12:53 GMT
Cover-up law delayed after concerns it will not apply fully to MI5

The law would create a new legal duty on public bodies to tell the truth during investigations.

New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposedTue 13th Jan 2026 14:21 GMT
New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed

Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.

Stop saying we can't make things work, Streeting urges LabourTue 13th Jan 2026 12:39 GMT
Stop saying we can't make things work, Streeting urges Labour

The health secretary warns a growing "excuses culture" is damaging Labour in a speech to a think tank.

X could 'lose right to self regulate', says StarmerTue 13th Jan 2026 03:34 GMT
X could 'lose right to self regulate', says Starmer

It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.

Mandelson makes personal apology for continuing Epstein friendshipTue 13th Jan 2026 08:08 GMT
Mandelson makes personal apology for continuing Epstein friendship

The former ambassador apologises "unequivocally" for maintaining links with Epstein after 2008 conviction

BBC seeks dismissal of Trump's multi-billion dollar defamation lawsuitTue 13th Jan 2026 13:33 GMT
BBC seeks dismissal of Trump's multi-billion dollar defamation lawsuit

Court papers filed on Monday show the broadcaster will argue the Florida court lacks "personal jurisdiction" over the BBC.

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