Germany to tighten people-smuggling law as chancellor visits UK
It comes as Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor.
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Lib Dems back 'pot zero' plan to cut energy bills
Leader Sir Ed Davey says the UK must break the link between gas prices and electricity costs.
What we know so far about Afghan data breach
The revelation of a major data leak and subsequent relocation of thousands of Afghans to the UK has raised serious questions.
Badenoch and PM spar over 'modest income' tax pledge
A cabinet minister said people on "modest" incomes will be protected from tax rises, but the Tories say ministers can't explain who they are.
Labour suspends four MPs after welfare cuts rebellion
Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman, Chris Hinchliff and Rachael Maskell all voted against welfare reforms.
Serious questions for Tories over Afghan data breach - PM
Details of thousands of Afghans who supported UK forces were mistakenly leaked under the last government.
UK inflation at highest for almost a year and a half
Food and clothing prices rose more quickly while fuel fell only slightly, boosting the overall rate of inflation.
Ex-PM 'extremely cavalier' in Brexit handling, says Tory MP
A former NI secretary has accused David Cameron of treating the Brexit referendum as "some sort of Eton game".
Defence secretary 'unable to say' if anyone killed after Afghan data breach
Details of nearly 19,000 people who wanted to leave Afghanistan were mistakenly leaked three years ago.
Three key questions after Afghan data breach sparked unprecedented secret evacuation
The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner analyses the leak of Afghan citizens' data and the fallout.
Reeves inadvertently breached rules on gifts, says MPs' watchdog
The chancellor missed the 28-day deadline for registering free tickets from the National Theatre.
Stop being negative about savers buying shares, Reeves says
Chancellor tells the financial industry to change the narrative around consumer investment to encourage growth.
Immigration status of benefit claimants published for first time
In June, nearly eight million received universal credit, 83.6% of whom were British and Irish nationals.
Reform-led council calls for more social care visas
The government’s Social Care Worker Visa route for overseas recruitment is to end.
Thousands of Afghans were moved to UK in secret scheme after data breach
The existence of the scheme could not be reported until now because of a court injunction.
Savers to be targeted with offers to invest in shares under new plans
Banks will send savers details of possible investments and an ad campaign will raise awareness, the Treasury says.
Antisemitism report finds 'unacceptable' increase in anti-Jewish discrimination
Report includes specific recommendations for NHS, the arts industry and the police.
Trump shrugs off giving Parliament speech when he visits UK
The US president says there is no need to recall MPs, saying "let them go and have a good time" instead.
Tories made 'false promises' to veterans, Benn says
Hilary Benn was speaking during a three-hour debate in Parliament, which saw MPs clash over legacy.
Freeholders begin High Court challenge over reforms
A group of landowners is challenging the government's attempts to reform the freehold and leasehold system of property ownership.
